A variety of different kinds of dental providers offer dental implants, ranging from general dentists to certain specialists. When choosing your provider you should consider the nature of dental implant placement and the training and expertise that your provider has in this area. Dental implant placement is one of the procedures that an oral surgeon
How long will it take to recover from jaw surgery?
Jaw surgery involves correcting abnormalities or reconstructing damaged tissue in the jawbone. As with many other types of surgical procedures, one’s recovery time varies based on different factors. When it comes to jaw surgery, there is no standard time frame for recovery. Fortunately, our oral surgeons will offer guidance during the post-operative and recovery phases
Wisdom Teeth Removal: What are the health benefits?
Some patients have qualms about having their wisdom teeth removed if they’re not symptomatic. It’s understandable that they might be reluctant about surgery if they’re not having any problems. However, it’s important to note that the extraction of impacted wisdom teeth can have a number of health benefits for the patient. Impacted wisdom teeth are
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, Dr. Wallace, Dr. Gannon, and Dr. Lee, possess additional training and education to provide effective
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
Sleep Apnea: Are there health risks?
Sleep apnea is a condition in which people stop sleeping repeatedly for very brief periods. An oral surgeon can tell you that symptoms of sleep apnea include loud snoring, daytime drowsiness, morning headaches and dry or sore throat upon waking. This condition is more than a nuisance for a sleeping partner, though. Sleep can have
Symptoms of TMJ Disorder
The dysfunction of the jaw joint and its related complications can have far-reaching effects on both your health and the quality of your life. Patients who suffer from certain disorders of the jaw joint are often pleased to know that many of the symptoms can be relieved with help from an oral surgeon. In order
Will jaw surgery correct my open bite?
A malocclusion, or misalignment of the jaws, can seriously detract from an otherwise appealing smile. In younger patients, this condition is often corrected solely through orthodontic treatment before the jaw’s growth is complete. For adult patients, in whom the jaw is fully formed, an open bite requires a more intensive intervention. Fortunately, patients in this
Treatment Options for Sleep Apnea
Sleep apnea, which leads a person to briefly stop breathing during sleep, can have serious consequences. Patients with sleep apnea may be at a higher risk for heart disease, high blood pressure or stroke. The disease can even lead to fatal complications in some instances. In the majority of cases, sleep apnea occurs when the
