When we enter a time period that is often easiest for patients to schedule care, we like to give several reminders. We know that scheduling a visit for wisdom teeth removal is not necessarily the first thing that springs to mind when you’re trying to enjoy summer. However, it can certainly be something you’ll be sorry […]
Dental Implants: Facts Versus Fiction
When you’re trying to decide whether you feel good about the idea of choosing dental implants for your oral health – or if perhaps they aren’t the best selection for your needs – you may find yourself bogged down by conflicting details. One website says one thing, one friend says another: How do you tell […]
Getting Started: Tooth Replacement
Are you feeling unsure about how to proceed now that you are ready to replace your tooth? If so, we urge you to remember that every patient who experiences tooth loss goes through the same thing – you have an open space in your smile that you would like to fill but getting started proves […]
Dental Sedation: Test Your Smarts
We have a lot of good things to say about the benefits oral surgery and the importance of taking good care of your teeth, jaw and mouth. However, if you are afraid to come to an appointment, or are putting off dental care out of anxiety, you cannot reap the benefits of care. If you […]
Before Your Dental Implant Surgery
Dental implants are well-known for their success in replacing lost teeth, especially since they’re the only option for replacing lost teeth roots. The good news is that most patients with one or more missing teeth can be viable candidates for dental implants. However, there are still several factors that must be considered before implant surgery […]
What Is an Impacted Wisdom Tooth?
and cannot fully emerge from your jawbone or gum line. Because they’re the last teeth to develop, third molars frequently become impacted by molars that are already present, or because they’ve developed at an angle instead of straight up and down. Impacted wisdom teeth are common, but how they become impacted can differ from patient […]
Answering Questions About Tooth Extraction
Typically, you can avoid dental issues from forming with excellent hygiene and regular preventive dental care. Sometimes, however, circumstances can lead to your tooth becoming a liability to the rest of your oral health, and preserving the tooth isn’t the best solution (or even possible). While losing a tooth is usually not ideal, tooth extraction […]
Dental Implants: Words to Know
Every profession has specialized vocabulary words, and the dental profession is no different. You have probably already realized the preventive oral care means brushing your teeth (among other things!) If you are considering the restorative procedure of having a dental implant, it helps to know the specialized vocabulary connected with that procedure. Dental implants can […]
Gingivitis: Test Your Smarts
School’s out for summer, but it’s never a bad time to test your dental knowledge. Gingivitis is the professional term for the early stage of gum disease. Most of us know we should brush and floss to prevent tooth decay, but did you know these same habits help prevent gingivitis? Unhealthy gums are not only […]
Implants: Don’t Let Them Distract You!
Receiving dental implants after dealing with tooth loss can prove to be one of the most exciting endeavors of your life. However, once your implants are in place and have been restored, it’s very important that you don’t become too distracted or sidetracked by their presence. In fact, the best approach you can take is […]
