You may assume that when you need a dental extraction, there’s nothing you could have done differently to avoid it. To the contrary, you will be happy to hear that in many instances, you can make choices that will allow you to rescue and keep your tooth. Of course, there are accidents, unforeseen changes, and […]
Set Your Schedule: Spring Today, Summer Tomorrow
The moment spring shows its lovely face, you smile for a moment and then a sudden realization hits you: Summer is not quite as far off as it seems. Sure, there are wedding invitations and barbecue invites in your inbox that have been piling up. However, with not much more than a couple blinks of […]
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Why Tooth Loss Isn’t The End Of The World
We know that when you lose a tooth, it can feel like your entire world has come to a screeching halt. You are shocked that you’re missing a tooth, you feel unhappy about the appearance of your smile, and you worry for the future of your oral health (in addition to a lot of other […]
General Extractions: Let Our Patients Talk To You!
When the day arrives in your life that includes a need for a general extraction, you may experience any of a mix of emotions. You might feel relieved, happy, worried, scared, excited, uncertain, and more! The main thing we want you to keep in mind is that scheduling the removal of your tooth is the […]
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Osseointegration Review: Q&A Edition
As you become familiar with the introductory details of dental implants, you learn that they can bond with your jaw tissue in a way that seems magical. After all, you know that your body typically rejects foreign objects, so you might start wondering what makes implants so unique. Fortunately, a process called osseointegration is what […]
Discolored Dental Implants?
To be clear, you’re not going to end up with stained dental implants. What you will end up with if you’re not careful, however, is discolored restorations that sit on top of your implants. We know that the last thing you want to worry about once you’ve gotten your smile complete and lovely looking is […]
Dry Mouth Quiz
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 […]
