When you lose your teeth, one of the many complications could include the loss of mass and density in the jaw, which means issues with your appearance and smile function. However, we can restore the jaw and make it ready for implant placement, addressing your missing teeth. In today’s blog, your Santa Rosa and Rohnert Park, CA, oral surgeons discuss implant placement.
Oral Surgery To Address Facial Trauma
When you have a serious injury to your face, jaw, or teeth, this damage and lacerations could lead to esthetic issues and also complicate how you eat and speak. To correct these concerns, and to do so comfortably, your Santa Rosa and Rohnert Park, CA, oral and maxillofacial surgeons could provide treatment for facial trauma.
Treatment To Save Your Impacted Tooth
When a tooth becomes impacted, this means it can only partially erupt. This could happen for a variety of reasons, but could cause major problems for your oral health and even the alignment of your teeth. To offer correction and restore comfort, your Santa Rosa and Rohnert Park, CA, oral surgeons will use treatments to help bracket or remove impacted teeth.
The Danger Of Your Wisdom Teeth
As we approach adulthood, up to four new teeth could arise that cause serious problems for your smile. To avoid impaction and other complications, your Santa Rosa and Rohnert Park, CA, oral surgeons could recommend safely and comfortably removing wisdom teeth before they erupt. In today’s blog, we’re going to talk about what to expect from this process.
Digital Technology Offers Treatment With Precision
We offer a number of treatments to restore the function and beauty of your smile, from general extraction and implant placement to treatments for facial trauma. To offer these procedures with precision and accuracy, your Santa Rosa and Rohnert Park, CA, oral and maxillofacial surgeons will employ advanced digital imaging systems. In today’s blog, we’re going to look at how we use CBCT technology to scan your smile and plan your treatment!
Seeing Our Team For Your Oral Pathology
The term oral pathology refers to a wide array of soft tissues in your smile. While many are benign, some could be an indicator of a serious oral health issue. In today’s blog, your Santa Rosa and Rohnert Park, CA, oral and maxillofacial surgeons discuss when you may need to see us for treatment, and what care we can provide. We also want to discuss warning signs you should be aware of, as some could be subtle.
How Anesthesia Helps Patients Stay Comfortable
Our team of oral and maxillofacial surgeons offer an array of treatment options, from repairing facial trauma to general extraction or dental implant placement. To ensure our patients feel comfortable and calm during the treatment process, we may offer dental sedation. In today’s blog, your Santa Rosa, CA, oral surgeons talk about our dental sedation options!
All-On-4® Transforms Weakened Smiles
When you have lost most or all of your teeth, you need dentures to regain your ability to eat and speak without complication. However, for some the breakdown of jaw structure following tooth loss limits tooth replacement options. Fortunately, your Santa Rosa and Rohnert Park, CA, oral and maxillofacial surgeons can secure a new smile with the All-On-4® system.
When Does A Tooth Need To Be Extracted?
When a tooth is so damaged or compromised that it cannot be repaired, extraction could be the best choice to prevent major oral health complications. In today’s blog, your Santa Rosa and Rohnert Park, CA, oral surgeons will discuss how we complete a general extraction, and how we move forward with tooth replacement.
Am I A Candidate For Dental Implant Placement?
Does just losing a tooth alone mean you’re ready for dental implant placement? Or do we look for other factors when considering candidacy? In today’s blog, your Santa Rosa and Rohnert Park, CA, oral surgeons will experience who makes a good candidate for implant placement, and how we could prepare your smile to support long-lasting and lifelike teeth.
Dr. Rogers was published in CDA’s November Issue. Click above to see his article (pg.601).