Oral Surgery Blog for Patients
Is Oral Surgery Minimally Invasive?
Your dentist may have recently told you you need a tooth extracted, a dental implant, or another oral surgery procedure. You may be concerned and wondering, ‘Is oral surgery minimally invasive?’ Over the years advancements in technologies and techniques have meant that many procedures that once were considered invasive and required lengthy recovery times are […]
What is the Osseointegration of Dental Implants?
If you had a consultation with one of our oral surgeons about dental implants, you may have heard us use the word ‘osseointegration’ and are wondering what it means. We often talk about osseointegration as it pertains to the healing process of dental implants. Simply put, osseointegration is a natural process that occurs when the […]
How to Clean All-on-4 Dental Implants
Your All-on-4® implants have made it possible to smile, laugh out loud with friends, and enjoy your favorite foods again. Since the day you received your new set of teeth, you no longer cover your mouth when you laugh or pass up your favorite foods (like corn on the cob!). You’ll want to take great […]
Enjoy Your Favorite Foods Again with All-on-4® Dental Implants
Not being able to enjoy your favorite foods can be one of the most frustrating aspects of dental problems. Picture this: you’re at a family gathering, and everyone is savoring a juicy steak, a crisp apple, or delicious corn on the cob. Meanwhile, you’re feeling left out because you’re restricted to soft foods that don’t […]
5 Signs You Need Your Wisdom Teeth Removed
Have you been experiencing a nagging toothache in the back of your mouth? Many factors can cause tooth pain. It could be something as simple as a cavity or it could be something more serious such as impacted wisdom teeth – something that may have already crossed your mind. So how do you know for […]
All-on-4®- The Revolutionary Same Day Dental Implants Procedure
When you don’t feel confident about your smile, it shows. Or, more accurately, it doesn’t. If you’ve been hiding your smile due to missing teeth, it’s time to consider All-on-4® dental implants. While traditional implants are ideal for replacing a missing tooth or two, All-on-4® implants can give you a full set of teeth in […]
The Best Oral Surgeons in NJ – A Legacy of Excellence
When you require oral surgery for yourself or your child, you don’t want just anyone poking around in there; you want the very best oral surgeons available. But what makes someone the best? Any oral surgeon should be competent in the basic skills needed to get the job done. Good oral surgeons enhance that expertise […]
When is a tooth too damaged to be saved?
Dentists and oral surgeons will always try to save your natural tooth, but in some cases this may not be possible. When this is the situation, extraction can be the option that leads to the best results. In this post, we’ll run through some common scenarios where a tooth is too damaged to be saved. […]
What to expect after wisdom tooth extraction
Wisdom tooth extraction is one of the most common oral surgeries. While it does require recovery time, wisdom tooth extraction is a straightforward procedure. If you are having your wisdom teeth removed, here is what you can expect after surgery. Recovery time will vary Recovery time from wisdom tooth extraction varies. Some patients feel fine […]
What are the most common oral surgeries?
The term oral surgery refers to any surgical treatment applied to both soft and hard tissues within the jaw, gums, teeth or facial structure. Encompassing everything from removing impacted teeth to cosmetic enhancements, oral surgery covers a broad range of procedures. Here are some of the most common oral surgeries. Tooth extraction Tooth extraction is […]
