If your dentist suggests it’s time to remove your wisdom teeth, don’t worry too much. The recovery timeframe for wisdom tooth surgery is often pretty quick for most individuals. Provided the patient adheres to their dentist’s pre-operative advice, is in general good health at the time of the procedure, and… Read More…
Even though your oral surgeon will likely provide all of the helpful answers and guidance prior to your actual surgery, it’s helpful to have a list of questions ahead of time. This will ensure that you have a complete and thorough understanding of what is about to happen. Make sure… Read More…
There are some signs you may need oral surgery that are painfully obvious. For instance, if you are experiencing pain in the gums, teeth, or jaw so bad it is keeping you up at night or preventing you from eating, it is certainly time for a visit to your dentist…. Read More…
In the past, if you experienced dental issues where one or more of your teeth fell out, there were few options available to fully replace those teeth. Until relatively recently, the only choice was to either obtain a bridge, partial dentures, or full set of dentures to address the dental… Read More…
In the past, those with dental pain or abnormalities had to live with the uncomfortable complications or have the damaged teeth pulled. Today, the development of surgical repair and reconstruction techniques allow modern dentists to try to save damaged teeth or correct structural abnormalities. It is important to keep in… Read More…
As teeth descend through the gums, most of them make it into the awaiting open gap without a problem. If a tooth cannot fit in the given space, however, it may start pushing the adjacent teeth to the side or become impacted. This situation is common while wisdom teeth come… Read More…
Corrective facial surgery can enhance the quality of life on many fronts, from providing standard usage of the mouth and jaw to dramatically improving physical appearance. Today, there are multiple branches of corrective facial surgery, including corrective jaw surgery or orthognathic surgery, facial trauma surgery and distraction osteogenesis. Some procedures… Read More…
The field of tooth replacement is now replete with many more options than were available in previous decades. The traditional bridge is still available and utilized, but newer implant technologies present the patient with several advantages worth considering. Implants have evolved significantly over the last quarter century thanks to advances… Read More…
The use of platelet rich plasma (or “PRP therapy“) to accelerate healing gained widespread acceptance in the fields of sports medicine and orthopedic surgery during the 1990s. Now, PRP therapy has proven valuable when used in conjunction with dental implant procedures and tooth extraction, contributing to faster tissue and bone… Read More…
Gingivitis is a relatively common form of gum disease that can turn serious without corrective dental treatment. When left untreated, gingivitis can continue to worsen and develop into advanced periodontal disease. This progression of gum disease causes extreme damage to your teeth, gums and jawbone tissue. Tooth loss, especially when… Read More…