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
Can you ever keep your wisdom teeth?
Many people are aware of all of the potential problems that can be associated with wisdom teeth. Because the human jaw has evolved to become narrower, it has less room for the large third molars. Consequently, those teeth often become impacted and fail to erupt. Impacted wisdom teeth can create many issues. They are more
Why Can’t Children Get Dental Implants?
Replacing missing teeth is imperative to restoring oral function, improving a patient’s appearance, and preventing further deterioration of the oral health system. When tooth loss goes unaddressed, patients hold a heightened risk for losing additional teeth and developing jawbone atrophy. Dental implants are the most tooth-like method to replace missing teeth. Replacing both a tooth’s
I Want Dentures: Where Do I Start?
When it comes to missing teeth, it is very important for patients to seek out a replacement method that works for their needs. Dentures, the most common method of addressing tooth loss, have been used for centuries to restore biting function and a patient’s appearance. Today, however, dentures have been improved significantly to offer comfort,
How Do All-on-4 Implants Compare to Traditional Implants?
Dental implants have changed the way that oral surgeons and dental professionals address tooth loss. As the closest thing available to natural teeth, dental implants are a long-lasting, permanent alternative to prosthetic teeth such as traditional dentures and bridges. Dental implants have different applications when replacing teeth. For example, a single dental implant can be
Sedation for Dental Implant Treatment: Will I remember anything?
As bio-compatible tooth replacements, implant dentistry offers unprecedented security and stability. These durable replacements function just like natural teeth. Consisting of two components, a dental implant has a titanium rod, which is embedded directly into the jawbone through an empty tooth socket. The titanium rod serves as a tooth’s roots while the second component, a
Implant Supported Dentures: The Power of a Brand New Smile
Losing permanent teeth is a difficult experience for many patients. Those without teeth have pronounced difficulties with basic oral functions such as eating and speaking. Furthermore, tooth loss negatively affects oral health beyond the function and appearance of missing teeth. Edentulous patients ultimately lose bone mass and gum tissue, too. For these reasons, replacing missing
