It is quite common for a patient’s wisdom teeth to become impacted as their smile develops. Because impacted wisdom teeth can cause multiple issues, many of these patients will choose to work with an oral surgeon to have their wisdom teeth extracted. Why do wisdom teeth become impacted? The wisdom teeth, which are also known…
DetailsWhen you need to replace a missing tooth, there are many considerations when choosing a tooth replacement solution. For example, patients typically want to restore a beautiful smile with a functional tooth replacement. Dental implants can help achieve this goal. This innovative dental technology has transformed the practice of restoring smiles after tooth loss. An…
DetailsOur oral surgeon takes our patients’ comfort very seriously. Since our practice provides a number of oral and maxillofacial surgery treatments including bone grafting, dental implants placement, and wisdom teeth removal, it’s important to ensure that our guests are relaxed and comfortable during treatment. We offer sedation dentistry for ideal emotional and physical comfort. Sedation…
DetailsHas your dentist recommended that you visit an oral surgeon for wisdom teeth extraction? If so, it is important to act quickly. Keeping your wisdom teeth could lead to serious oral health problems and a reduced quality of life. Following you’ll find answers to common questions about this necessary procedure. What are wisdom teeth and…
DetailsBefore dental implants were widely available, patients had to settle for tooth replacements that were structurally incomplete and often inadequate. Standard fixed dental bridges and dentures would lose their fit as the jawbone slowly eroded. They often required patients to adjust their dietary intake significantly because the appliances were ineffective at chewing some types of…
DetailsSedation dentistry is a comfort amenity that promotes a relaxed and positive experience for oral health treatments. Using sedatives and anesthetic medication greatly improves physical and emotional comfort – especially for longer, more invasive procedures like wisdom teeth removal, bone grafting, and the placement of dental implants. Our oral surgeon administers different kinds of sedation,…
DetailsTeeth become impacted when they cannot erupt properly into the smile. The impaction may occur in the bone or in the soft tissue. A soft tissue impacted tooth has emerged through the bone but continues to be covered by gum tissue. Wisdom teeth are particularly prone to this issue, as many people do not…
DetailsCongenitally missing teeth are not that uncommon. There are multiple solutions; your dentist will consult with you to determine the best course of action. In many cases, wonderful success has been enjoyed through the use of dental implants. Of course, there are many considerations that go into the decision … how big is the opening…
DetailsThere are different types of sedation used in dentistry; the procedure involved will dictate what is appropriate for you. Minor procedures and anxious patients may only require nitrous oxide where the patient relaxes into a mild state of euphoria. Oral sedation is more appropriate for extremely anxious patients or those that cannot sit or recline…
DetailsAt some point, all of us will probably face wisdom teeth extraction. This last set of molars typically emerges in our late teens or early twenties. In most cases, there is not enough room for them in the mouth, and they must be extracted. What Are Wisdom Teeth? Wisdom teeth are the fourth set of…
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