Oral Surgery Blog for Patients
Single Tooth Replacement Options: Making the Right Choice
Key Takeaways: When you’re missing a tooth, you have options. Dental implants, fixed dental bridges, and partial dentures can all help to restore your smile—but they each have pros and cons. Only an experienced oral surgeon can help you determine the right tooth replacement solution for your needs and budget. Are you losing confidence […]
Can You Get Dental Implants with Bone Loss?
Yes, you can get dental implants with bone loss. While bone loss can complicate the implant process, solutions are available to help most patients restore the function and aesthetics of their smile, even if they’ve experienced significant jawbone loss. Bone grafting and the innovative All-on-4 implants offer individuals with varying degrees of bone loss a […]
Can You Keep Your Wisdom Teeth?
Key Takeaways While there are many reasons to remove your wisdom teeth, it’s not always necessary. If you’re one of the lucky few, you may be able to keep your wisdom teeth—but only a dentist or oral surgeon can tell you whether it’s a good idea. These days, it seems like removing your wisdom teeth […]
What Happens if You Have a Broken Wisdom Tooth?
Key Takeaways: A broken wisdom tooth can be extremely painful, and can negatively impact your oral and overall health. Extraction of the broken tooth is often the best option to address both the discomfort of a broken tooth and prevent future issues.
Should I Go to an Oral Surgeon to Have My Wisdom Teeth Extracted?
Key Takeaways While many dentists can remove wisdom teeth in their office, they’re not always equipped to handle complex cases and the high risk of complications. A dedicated oral surgeon offers a higher level of patient care before, during, and after the procedure.
Mini Dental Implants: Everything You Need to Know
Mini dental implants (MDIs) are smaller than traditional dental implants and are ideal for being placed in narrower spaces in the jaw. The are an increasingly popular option for securing dentures and other dental prosthetics to the jaw. MDIs offer a number of advantages, including the ability to fit where traditional implants don’t. However, there are […]
Pericoronitis: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments
Pericoronitis is a condition that occurs when the gum tissue around your wisdom teeth becomes inflamed, irritated, and, in many cases, infected. It most often occurs when the tooth is partially erupted, and can cause pain, swelling, and bad breath. Infection is common with pericoronitis, and quick treatment is essential to prevent further complications. What […]
How to Deal with Wisdom Teeth Pain
Wisdom teeth discomfort can start gradually or suddenly, but it’s important to address these toothaches promptly. If your wisdom teeth are bothering you, you should schedule an appointment with an oral surgeon. Wisdom Teeth Pain Symptoms: What Do They Mean? Wisdom teeth pain often results from one or more reasons. Depending on the cause of […]
Teeth Replacement Options: All-on-4 Dental Implants vs. Traditional Implants
Have you lost all—or nearly all—your teeth to age, advanced periodontal disease, decay, or injury? Are your removable dentures failing and causing too many problems? Have you been told you are not a candidate for dental implant surgery to replace missing teeth due to bone loss in your jaw? The good news is that modern […]
Types of Dental Implants for Replacing Missing Teeth
Missing teeth can affect more than just your smile—they can impact your confidence, your ability to enjoy your favorite foods and even your overall quality of life. If you’ve ever felt the embarrassment of hiding your smile or struggled with the discomfort of chewing, you’re not alone. At Bergen Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, our oral […]
