Oral Surgery Blog for Patients
How do I know if I need a bone graft?
If you’ve been missing one or more teeth for a long time and are considering dental implants as a permanent tooth replacement solution, you’ve probably heard about the possibility of needing a bone graft. Finding out if you need a bone graft is a straightforward, painless procedure but you will need to be examined by […]
A Simple Guide to Implant-Supported Bridges
Dental bridges have long been an effective strategy for replacing missing teeth. By attaching one or more artificial teeth (“pontics”) to adjacent crowns (“abutments”) cemented on healthy teeth, dentists can fill in the gaps in your smile. But what if a patient doesn’t have enough healthy teeth to support crown abutments? In these cases, a […]
How to find a dentist when you’re new in town
Moving to a new area can be an exciting proposition, but comes with the necessity of finding a mechanic you can trust, a dry cleaner who gets the stains out and medical professionals who take care of you and your family. With so many dentists to choose from, how can you be sure that you’ve […]
The pros and cons of full-arch dentures
For a long time, full-arch dentures were the only treatment option for patients missing all or almost all of their upper or lower teeth. Today alternatives such as All-on-4 have given many patients a better long-term solution but in some cases dentures may still make sense. This post gives an overview of some of the […]
The history of All-on-4 dental implants
The ability to replace an entire arch of teeth using just 4 titanium rods is a marvel of modern dentistry. This treatment, called “All-on-4”, did not happen overnight but rather evolved from several breakthroughs in dentistry.
Understanding TMJ treatment options
The temporomandibular joints connect your jaw to your skull. You use these joints every time you talk and eat. Since we use these joints so much, it’s not surprising that many people experience pain at some time in their life in the area of these joints.
The Most Common Types of Bone Grafting
Bone grafting has become so common, most patients have encountered the term at least once before entering our office. But delving deeper into some of the additional types of bone grafting will give you a better appreciation of this amazing procedure. What is Bone Grafting? Bone grafting is the process of using natural or synthetic […]
How Does Facial Bone Contouring Work?
Whether a patient is looking to achieve facial balance and harmony, highlight a positive element or downplay one, the beauty of facial contouring compared to other surgeries is that small alterations can lead to big results. If you’re considering reinventing your profile, it’s a good idea to first familiarize yourself with how facial bone contouring […]
Small, medium & large: A simple guide to bone grafts
Oral surgical procedures such as dental implants make it possible to restore one or all of a patient’s missing teeth in just one day. However, not everyone is an immediate candidate for this type of restorative solution. In cases where patients have experienced major bone loss, grafts must be completed first in order to strengthen […]
How to decrease the risk of oral cancer
While no cancer is 100% preventable, there are a number of precautionary measures you can take to lower your personal risk of oral cancer. Eliminate tobacco consumption It’s no secret that smoking or chewing tobacco can lead to cancer. Approximately 75% of all oral cancer patients over the age of 50 are tobacco users. Habitual […]
