You may not spend much time worrying about dry mouth until it happens to you. If you’re a dental implant wearer, this issue can make you feel extremely concerned. Of course, you know that dry oral tissues promote the proliferation of bacteria, which can lead to inflamed gums and other problems. As a result, you worry that […]
All About Dental Implants At Work
Perhaps if you are about to embark on the journey of receiving dental implants, you may wonder about how it’s all going to work out. Will it be traumatic in any way to have a smile with implants when it comes to your daily work life? If you know all about the benefits of this […]
Is It A Canker Sore?
When it comes to oral pathology, which is the area of care dealing with sores, bumps, and anything that may hint at a disease happening within your mouth, it’s often difficult for patients to figure out what’s going on at home. As a result, we find that you may not know when to schedule a […]
A Quick Test Of Terms
When you visit the practice of oral and maxillofacial surgeons, you may notice that you quickly feel somewhat inundated with new terminology. Sure, you’ve learned a thing or two from your general dentist, but this is a whole new world! The good news is that while some of the words and phrases you hear may […]
Digital X-Rays: Your Quiz
You might be aware that part of your experience at our practice is going to include the use of digital X-rays for a full understanding of your oral health. While our ability to gain an extensive visual understanding of your smile probably seems quite amazing, it doesn’t mean that you don’t still have questions about […]
3 Things To Do Before A Visit
When you’re thinking about your upcoming visit with our oral surgeon team, you may be thinking about nearly everything other than the basics. Perhaps you’re distracted with wondering which treatment you might need. Maybe you’ve never seen us before, so you are curious about our practice (it’s comfortable and beautiful!), and the list goes on. […]
3 Things That Are Normal After Oral Surgery
One of the most challenging aspects of going home after oral surgery is the fact that you are a patient, not an oral surgeon. As a result, you may find that you have trouble deciding whether something you notice is just a normal part of the recovery process or if it’s a reason to become […]
Q&A: Oral Surgery And Your Child
Are you surprised to find that your general dentist has suggested you bring your child to our practice for oral surgery? Whether your son or daughter is 12 or 22, you may think that the types of treatments we offer are typically reserved for more mature smiles. As a matter of fact, we often see […]
Smoking And Dental Implants: Your Questions
You may assume based on what you’ve heard that it’s impossible to be a smoker and to receive dental implants. While we would love to know each one of our patients chooses to avoid tobacco because it is detrimental to your oral health in more ways than one, the fact is that smoking is not […]
How Am I Going To Pay For Dental Implants?
When you know that you want dental implants but you’re not sure if they’re in the budget for you, your first thought is probably: How am I going to pay for them? You may discover that you can, in fact, work them in. Or, you may be looking for other methods of affording this solution […]