There are some “snacks” you should avoid if you’re wearing dental implants. First, we put snacks in quotes because in some instances, what you’re munching away on might not exactly be something you’re taking in for caloric value (but more on that later). Next, you may think to yourself, “But I thought I could eat […]
Things To Consider About Your Wisdom Teeth
To remove your wisdom teeth or not? It’s a common question we receive and one that happens to come with a complex response. For information regarding your smile and needs, you will (of course) need to take some time to sit down with us, so we may examine your smile! As for the general “should […]
Receiving Dental Implants: Health Obstacles
You might be ready to go in regard to receiving dental implants but you know that your overall health comes into play. So, how do you figure out whether you’re healthy enough or not? How does this all work together to deem you either a good or not-so-good candidate for implants? There are a couple […]
Some Safety Questions: About Sedation
Do you have safety questions about dental sedation? If so, even though you love the potential benefits that it has to offer you (or your family member), it’s very possible you still feel on edge! Now, not only are you experiencing some dental anxiety but you are also very concerned about whether receiving sedation is […]
What Would My Oral Surgeon Say?
Perhaps you heard what your oral surgeon told you regarding a particular treatment, office information, or otherwise but you cannot quite seem to remember. Or, maybe you haven’t seen us just yet but you would like to ask the important questions, the answers to which you won’t find anywhere else. How to access the things […]
Treat Problems Rather Than Mask Them!
Have you ever heard someone mention “masking the symptoms” when it comes to an illness or oral health problem? Are you aware of the difference between making symptoms, so they temporarily go away, versus treating the source of the problem, so it permanently goes away? This can become confusing, can make it challenging to make […]
How Do I Know: Which Type Of Bone Grafting Do I Need?
When you know that your jaw is not prepared for dental implants or you are simply in need of care for damage, you are likely overjoyed to learn that bone grafting can help. You also know that this is a way of repairing the damage, so you have jaw tissue that is full, strong, and […]
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Getting The Comfortable Help You Deserve
How do you feel about coming in to see our oral surgeon team? How do you feel about treatments that you need? Do you notice that even when you feel comfortable on an intellectual level about our team, what your smile needs, and your oral care path, you still have a serious amount of hesitation? […]
Quiz: Why You Shouldn’t Ignore Wisdom Teeth
You may want to pretend like your wisdom teeth do not exist so you don’t have to deal with them. Unfortunately, if what you need is wisdom teeth removal but you’re doing everything you can to avoid the situation, you may be promoting a much more complex and inconvenient experience down the line. Why pay […]
3 Good Things To Ask Your Oral Surgeon
You might be filled to the brim with questions for your oral surgeon. However, that doesn’t mean we will hear a peep from you during your next visit (even though we would much prefer that you ask your questions). So, how to help you feel much more confident about asking all about whatever is on […]