Oral Surgery Blog for Patients

Whether you are missing a single tooth or multiple teeth, choosing dental implant treatment can bring back your original smile and confidence. Follow these simple guidelines to keep your new teeth in great shape for years to come. Practice good oral hygiene As with your natural teeth, brushing and flossing your replacement teeth regularly is […]

3D imaging is a technology that helps oral surgeons provide an elevated level of precision and care to patients. In this post, we’ll explain what 3D imaging is and how this state-of-the-art diagnostic tool benefits you. A faster, more precise way to digitize your teeth and jaw Using a laser or 3D scanner, a trained […]

Choosing to replace missing teeth with dental implants can be a life-changing decision. Here are six ways your life will improve with the return of your smile! 1. Boost in confidence and self-esteem When you’re missing a visible tooth, some normal social interactions can become difficult. To hide your gap, you might stop yourself from […]

Nearly 85% of all Americans will have their wisdom teeth removed during their lifetime–but for such a common procedure, some people don’t know important facts about wisdom teeth extraction. Untreated wisdom teeth can lead to oral health concerns While wisdom teeth do not always cause complications, patients whose third molars cannot emerge correctly can experience […]

Generally speaking, a patient is never too old for wisdom tooth extraction. However, there are advantages to having your wisdom teeth removed at a younger age. Three reasons why early extraction is better During your late teens and early twenties, the roots of your wisdom teeth have not yet had time to fully form. Extracting […]

The basics of dental implant treatment are simple. First, a titanium screw is placed into the jawbone at the site of the missing tooth to act as the “root” for your new tooth. Then, a special connector known as an abutment is used to affix the false tooth (called a crown or prosthesis) firmly in […]

According to the American College of Prosthodontists, around 178 million Americans are missing at least one tooth. Many people don’t understand the impact of a missing tooth. Filling the gap in your smile is about more than better photos. Dental implants lead to marked improvements in your oral health. Prevent remaining teeth from drifting When […]

If you need to have all four of your wisdom teeth extracted, you might be wondering if it’s better to take them all out at once, or to extract two in one appointment and two in another. In this post, we’ll explain why your oral surgeon will usually recommend all four wisdom teeth be extracted […]

Dental implants can be the most effective, longest-lasting solution for replacing missing teeth–but depending on how long you have had gaps in your smile, your jawbone may require preparation prior to implant placement. In this post, we’ll explain what happens to your jaw when you are missing teeth and what your oral surgeon can do […]

If you have missing teeth, it’s only natural to wonder how many implants you may need to get your smile back. While the final answer will depend on your individual case and treatment plan, here are some basic guidelines. Single tooth replacement When only one tooth is missing, a single implant is used to attach […]