Dental implants involve a significant investment on the patient’s part, but in return, the patient can benefit from a tooth replacement that can last for decades with proper care. Certain aspects of a patient’s oral health can compromise dental implants in the long-term, so it’s important to know what can threaten the stability of your
Wisdom teeth removal: What are pre-extraction considerations?
Many patients choose to have their wisdom teeth extracted to prevent the issues that can arise from impacted wisdom teeth. A successful experience with wisdom teeth removal begins well before the extraction procedure itself. The process must be carefully planned to maximize the likelihood of positive outcomes. Therefore, patients and their oral surgeons must consider
All-on-4: How strong will my replacement teeth be?
Are you tired of struggling with messy adhesives or ill-fitting dentures? If you are, you shouldn’t feel alone. Many patients with dentures feel that their prosthetic teeth are not stable enough to chew food and speak. Fortunately, using dental implants to anchor and support prosthetic teeth affords patients with dentures the opportunity to eat all
Dental Implants: Enjoy the health benefits of a complete smile
Have you lost one or more teeth? If you have, you are likely feeling self-conscious about your smile and you may have noticed changes in your gums and shape of your mouth. Not only is losing teeth a traumatic and distressing experience, it will also negatively affect your oral health. Fortunately, you can enjoy a
Adjusting to Dentures: What should I expect during the first few weeks?
Losing teeth is distressing for many patients because speaking and eating is difficult. An incomplete smile is also difficult for patients on a psychological level. It is not out the ordinary for patients to develop a depressed mood or a lack of self-esteem. Some patients may even develop social phobias because they feel embarrassed by
Ask About your Oral Surgeon’s In-Depth Anesthesia Certification
Anesthetic medicine helps our patients feel at ease and comfortable during oral surgery procedures. In fact, anesthesia is used for a number or oral and maxillofacial surgeries including wisdom teeth removal and dental implant placement. Our oral surgeons, Dr. Sherry and Dr. Wallace, possess additional training and education to provide effective sedation and anesthesia to
Wisdom Tooth Removal: Reduce the Risk of Periodontal Disease
Unlike other permanent teeth, wisdom teeth emerge in early adulthood. Most patients’ wisdom teeth begin to erupt the gums between the ages of 17 and 25. Because these teeth erupt much later than other teeth, they present a number of issues including discomfort, orthodontic problems, and an increased risk for tooth decay, abscesses, and periodontal
Dental Implants: An Investment Worth Smiling About
Did you know that dental implants, when properly placed and cared for, could last for a lifetime? This is because dental implants are the most durable method of permanent tooth replacement available. At first glance, many patients may reconsider their options after learning the cost of dental implants. However, when consulting with patients, our oral
Steps to Prevent Facial Injuries
A severe injury can end up resulting in a trip to the oral surgeon, so most patients want to do as much as possible to prevent such problems whenever possible. Some steps to prevent facial injuries are quite simple. For example, many patients find themselves visiting an oral surgeon to repair a fractured jaw or
Accelerated Osteogenic Orthodontics: Purpose and Procedure
Many patients who might benefit from orthodontic treatment are reluctant to consider an intervention that will obscure their smiles for the better part of two years. Who wants to be stuck in metal appliances for such a long period of time? Fortunately, those patients can get straighter smiles with shorter treatment thanks to a special
