When your teen starts to drive, it’s time to keep them close to their dentist. During this period in their life, their third and final set of molars develops, and that is a big oral health step. Since most people do not have enough room along their oral ridge to fit these additional teeth, they […]
An Oral Surgeon Offers Additional Experience
These days, you can find dental implant placement in some unexpected places. Neighborhood dentists are starting to perform this procedure, and sometimes, they are great at it. But unfortunately, these dental health professionals just don’t see that many kinds of patients during training, before they start to work in private practice. That means that they […]
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Find Your Smile Again After Tooth Loss
If you’ve lost one or more of your natural teeth, take a minute to tell someone about it. You see, living with a gap can increase the risk of additional tooth loss, so there are real oral health reasons to address your situation. Your smile is also the first thing to walk into any room, […]
What Is Ridge Augmentation?
Sometimes, in order to effectively place a dental implant, an oral surgeon will need to do some preparatory work first. You see, a dental implant works through osseointegration, where bone grows tightly to a titanium post. Without enough healthy bone tissue, there just might not be the structure in place to be able to hold […]
Renewing A Smile After Tooth Loss
When we walk into work, we’re all leading with our smiles. The simple truth of the matter is that others do notice the quality of your teeth, and when one or more of them are missing, then it is tough to make a great first impression. There are options out there to help people move forward after […]
Why Not Talk To An Oral Surgeon?
These days, it seems like dental implants are being offered in some surprising places. But just because your regular dentist offers this prosthodontic option, it doesn’t necessarily mean that they are the best fit for your needs. Some dentists are exceptionally skilled at this procedure, but it’s not guaranteed; you know that when you’re working […]
Reach A Secure Smile Solution With Osseointegration
When you woke up in the morning of January 1st, your smile was still there with you. That can be a problem for those who have experienced adult tooth loss, both from an aesthetic and oral health perspective. The simple truth of the matter is that other people do notice the quality of your smile, […]
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A Dental Implant Fights Back Against Tooth Loss
This holiday season, make sure you’re doing something for yourself. We can all get so caught up with the festive holiday cheer that we often forget about our own needs, but they still exist. That means that if you have lost one or more of your natural teeth, spend a minute learning about your options; […]
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Handling Your Last Round Of Molars
When your teen starts to drive, it’s not the only thing you have to worry about. Right around this time, they also develop their third and final set of molars, those big teeth in the back of their mouth. These are commonly called wisdom teeth, and they can pose serious problems in some patients if […]
Anesthesia Takes A Knowledgeable Provider
When an oral health professional needs to use certain medications, they need to be extremely careful. That is certainly the case when it comes to anesthesia and IV sedation, as these drugs affect the basic function of the body. Breath and heartbeat can both be affected by sedation or anesthetics, so it is incredibly important […]
