Oral Surgery Blog for Patients
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 […]
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 […]
