Our team offers a host of treatment options to rebuild smiles in Santa Rosa , CA. We can restore structure in your jaw with ridge augmentation and sinus lifts, remove wisdom teeth, and even replace lost teeth with advanced dental implants. To plan these complex treatment options with accuracy and precision, we may employ cone beam computer tomography (CBCT) digital imaging technology!
Oral Surgery Spotlight: Bone Grafting
You may be wondering why an oral surgeon would have a need to perform a bone graft. A bone grafts is an oral surgery procedure, used to augment areas of the upper and lower jaw, when needed to give adequate material to anchor one or more dental implants. While many patients retain sufficient jaw mass without grafting, there are cases where accidents, decay, periodontal disease or bone resorption have reduced bone mass, making these patients in Santa Rosa , CA, good candidates for bone grafting or sinus lifts. (more…)
Sedation Solutions for Oral Surgery
When it comes to surgery of any kind, one of the first things that comes to mind might be “Will it hurt?” We can confidently say that because of of our sedation solutions in Santa Rosa , CA, we can manage any discomfort in our office, from short and relatively simple procedures, to complex reconstructions. Along with diminishing uncomfortable sensation, sedation also reduces anxiety, making it easier for patients to sit still for longer procedures. Before your surgery, we will find the sedation option (or possibly a combination of options) that ensures your comfort, and takes into account your preferences and your overall health. (more…)
Don’t Let Fear Keep You From Your Best Smile
Our smiles are highly personal, and it’s understandable we want them to look their best. If you have an uncomfortable or ill-fitting denture or bridge, every smile can be a challenge. If you have been considering the advantages of implant dentures, or if your dentist has recommended the services of a caring and experienced oral surgeon in Santa Rosa , CA, maybe it is time to set aside your fear and get more information. If you have outdated or uncomfortable restorations, we can suggest a variety of comfortable and natural looking implant options. (more…)
Treating Facial Trauma
Facial trauma could include minor and severe issues, from tooth loss to fractures, to facial and intraoral lacerations. Often, these issues could require extensive oral and maxillofacial treatments to address. Fortunately, your Santa Rosa , CA, oral surgeons know how to address these complex cases with oral surgery and implant dentistry.
Oral Surgery Can Save Smiles With Wisdom Teeth Removal
As we grow, our smiles undergo a number of changes. However, some of these changes could be potentially harmful for your smile’s health, appearance, and stability. As we enter adulthood, up to four new molars could erupt. Known as wisdom teeth, these could pose serious risks for your smile. Fortunately, your Santa Rosa, CA, oral surgeons know to carefully and comfortably remove them prior to eruption!
The Many Ways Dental Implants Can Enhance Your Grin
Having a lost tooth can impact your smile in more ways than one, including threats to its functionality, difficulties with speaking or chewing, and cosmetically having a noticeable gap between teeth. Not only that, but it can have a negative impact on one’s self-confidence as you begin to experience anxiety about your appearance. Fortunately, the restorative procedure of receiving dental implants can assist in completing your grin once more. In fact, your Santa Rosa, California oral surgeon at Santa Rosa Oral Surgery can inform you of the many ways that implants can enhance your grin.
How Replacing Lost Teeth Saves Your Smile
Oftentimes, losing a tooth can be prevented with staying on top of routine dental visits and maintaining excellent oral health habits at home. It is important to know, however, that there are also a variety of factors that contribute to tooth loss, such as decay due to poor hygiene or preventive measures, dislodged or broken teeth due to a physical accident, and pretty much everything in-between. While there are some circumstances that warrant the removal of a tooth, it is necessary to note that there are options for restoring a lost tooth and that the benefits are threefold. At Santa Rosa Oral Surgery in Santa Rosa, California, we recognize the importance of replacing any lost teeth, and want to share with you why it is better to do so.
Ways You May Be Putting Your Smile In Danger
Routine dental care at home is an excellent first step to maintaining a happy smile for life, but understanding what to stay away from is crucial as well. In fact, it is important to learn about the conditions that can increase your chances for tooth loss in order to best serve your grin, and the team at Santa Rosa Oral Surgery in Santa Rosa, CA is here to help! Whether you are conscious of damage being done to your teeth or not, staying on top of your health and understanding the ways you may be putting your smile in danger is something you should know to ensure the health of your grin.
The Complicated Impacts of Losing Natural Teeth
Some of the biggest problems that result from tooth loss aren’t things that you notice right away. For example, depending on how many teeth you’ve lost and how visible they were on your dental ridge, the most obvious problem may be your smile’s appearance. However, over time, the loss of your natural tooth structure, including the crowns and the roots of your teeth, can lead to several more complicated impacts to the rest of your oral health. (more…)
Dr. Rogers was published in CDA’s November Issue. Click above to see his article (pg.601).