The wisdom teeth become impacted in most human beings. That is, they are unable to erupt properly into the smile and become stuck in surrounding bone and gum tissue. In such cases, surgical wisdom teeth extraction by an oral surgeon is advised. It is generally recommended that preventive wisdom teeth extraction be completed by the… Continue reading When should I have my child evaluated for wisdom teeth extraction?
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Enjoy Your Favorite Foods With Dental Implants
The possibility of dietary limitations is a significant concern for many patients who are restoring their smiles after tooth loss. This concern is understandable, as some prosthetics, such as conventional dentures are lackluster replacements for biological teeth when it comes to chewing. While patients who opt for standard appliances may have to cut out some… Continue reading Enjoy Your Favorite Foods With Dental Implants
Sedation Dentistry: How long will it take for the sedation to wear off?
The prospect of oral surgery can be daunting to some patients, even if the procedure is as routine as wisdom teeth extraction. Sedation dentistry can help patients overcome any fears they may have and access the type of dental care that they need to preserve their oral health. You may have a number of different… Continue reading Sedation Dentistry: How long will it take for the sedation to wear off?
Improve Your Oral Health with Wisdom Teeth Extraction
Did you know that wisdom teeth extraction could substantially improve your oral health and reduce your risks for disease? Wisdom teeth extraction has a number of surprising benefits, many of which could pay off later on in life. Our oral surgeon provides excellent care to patients in need of wisdom teeth removal. Keeping your wisdom… Continue reading Improve Your Oral Health with Wisdom Teeth Extraction
Dental Implants: A Tooth Replacement Solution Worth Smiling About
Tooth loss can feel overwhelming, especially when the time comes to decide on how to replace the missing teeth. Patients who want the optimal solution for tooth loss should explore dental implants as a treatment option. Dental implants offer patients the most advanced tooth replacement technology available and the only structurally complete prosthetic that includes… Continue reading Dental Implants: A Tooth Replacement Solution Worth Smiling About
How Sedation Dentistry Can Help Alleviate Dental Anxiety
Patients who are facing a surgical procedure, such as the placement of dental implants or wisdom teeth extraction may have some anxiety in advance of their treatment. Fortunately, sedation dentistry can help these patients relax and better tolerate the procedure. If your dental anxiety is so severe that it is interfering with your ability… Continue reading How Sedation Dentistry Can Help Alleviate Dental Anxiety
5 Most Common Problems Created By Impacted Wisdom Teeth
In modern humans, the third molars – also known as the wisdom teeth – are prone to becoming impacted. There’s typically not enough room in the jaw for these large teeth to erupt properly into the smile. Unfortunately, impacted wisdom teeth can be quite problematic, causing many issues for patients. To prevent such issues, many… Continue reading 5 Most Common Problems Created By Impacted Wisdom Teeth
4 Things You May Not Know About Dental Implants
If you have experienced tooth loss, you may be considering dental implants as a treatment option. You’re not alone. This method of tooth replacement is becoming increasingly popular among patients due to its numerous benefits. As you explore the different ways to replace your missing tooth (or teeth), you’ll gather a lot of information. You… Continue reading 4 Things You May Not Know About Dental Implants
Oral Surgery: What are my sedation options?
Sedation dentistry makes oral surgery procedures, such as wisdom teeth removal or placement of dental implants, much more tolerable and comfortable for patients. Our practice offers a number of options for sedation, and different factors may determine which one is the best fit for you. If you will be receiving sedation, it’s important to be… Continue reading Oral Surgery: What are my sedation options?
3 Signs Your Wisdom Teeth Might Be Impacted
Wisdom teeth are a third set of molars that form later in life and erupt between the ages of 17 and 25. These teeth tend to have difficulty erupting through the gums, largely due to the fact that there is rarely enough room for their arrival. When wisdom teeth do not erupt properly, they become… Continue reading 3 Signs Your Wisdom Teeth Might Be Impacted