Oral Surgery Blog for Patients
Proper postop care for dental implants
Follow these simple tips to heal as quickly as possible following dental implant surgery.
Five things you didn’t know about bone grafting
If you’ve been missing one or more teeth for a long time and are considering a dental implant, there’s a chance your dentist or oral surgeon has brought up the subject of bone grafting. A modern dental procedure used to increase jawbone volume, a bone graft can make a dental implant possible even after years […]
A simple guide to making wisdom tooth extraction as easy as possible
Having your wisdom teeth extracted is a rite of passage few look forward to. But why not take control and do everything you can to make the procedure go as smoothly as possible? Here are a few tips to get you started.
Are you a candidate for jaw surgery?
Dealing with a misaligned jaw or misaligned teeth can be frustrating and uncomfortable. Along with potential self-esteem issues related to the way your jawline or smile looks, legitimate medical concerns with chewing, speaking or TMJ pain can also exist. While any given patient’s candidacy for jaw (“orthognathic”) surgery must be discussed in detail with an […]
Sinus lift and ridge expansion: preparing for dental implants
Some patients that are considering dental implants to restore their smile may discover they have insufficient bone to support the procedure, often due to deterioration. However, these patients can receive implants by preparing their mouths through appropriate treatment. Sinus lifts and ridge expansions are two popular options for promoting the bone growth needed for implants.
What is emergency tooth extraction?
Having a tooth extracted is usually an easy dental visit. But certain situations can call for an emergency procedure. Here are some of the most common causes of an emergency tooth extraction.
Common Dental Implant Myths
Insecure about a missing tooth? Don’t be. With dental implants (link), you can get your smile back to looking perfect. For many, dental implants provide the feeling of having their natural teeth back again. This is because instead of being a removable type of device, such as a dental flipper, dental implants are permanently embedded […]
Most common causes of dental implant failure
Fortunately, over 95% of dental implants are successful. But what causes the rare failures that can occur?
What happens if I don’t remove my wisdom teeth?
If your wisdom teeth are growing in, there is a very good chance that you will need to have them removed. It may be tempting to try to ignore the problem or ‘wait and see’ but erupting wisdom teeth can cause a variety of health complications. If your dentist has recommended extraction, it’s best not […]
What to expect when you need a bone graft
Patients who have been wearing dentures or missing teeth for a long period of time may experience jaw bone deterioration or bone loss. With no roots to transfer pressure to the jaw through the teeth while chewing, the bone is not stimulated to maintain its volume. This can lead to a patient’s jaw bone being […]
