Oral Surgery Blog for Patients

Impacted or “stuck” teeth are teeth that cannot fully erupt through your gums due to a lack of space in your mouth. The most common teeth to become impacted are your third molars, or wisdom teeth. The next most common are your cuspids aka “canine or I teeth”, which are located on the corners of […]

Some older patients incorrectly presume that they are not eligible for dental implants to replace missing teeth. While age is a factor in determining whether or not a patient is a good candidate, it’s only one part of the equation. As long as you in good health and have sufficient jawbone to accept the implants, […]

In this post, we’ll cover the symptoms, causes and treatment options for burning mouth syndrome and explain why you need to see a dental professional if you think you might have it. What are the signs of burning mouth syndrome? The most common symptom of burning mouth syndrome is the feeling that you’ve scalded your […]

Tumors of the mouth and oral cavity can be divided into three main categories. Benign growths that are not cancerous and do not pose any threat of spreading to other parts of the body, precancerous tumors that may be harmless now but could turn into cancer over time, and malignant growths that are cancerous and […]

Your mouth is one of the most important parts of your body. We use it for eating, talking and non-verbal communication and it plays a major role in how we feel about our face when we look in the mirror or interact with other people. If you’re unhappy with the look or function of your […]

Dealing with a dental emergency could end up being costly and stressful. Here are simple things you can do to prevent one from happening. Be diligent with maintaining your oral health care Many dental emergencies don’t arise out of the blue. By seeking routine dental checkups twice a year, you are being proactive and can […]

Some people may want to treat implant surgery as an excuse for eating lots of ice cream, but if you want a healthier option, here are some delicious soft food ideas to make your postop recovery diet good for you, easy to prepare and fun to eat.

One of the greatest advancements in modern dentistry is the use of local anesthetic to keep patients comfortable and treatment painless. If you’re curious about how it works, here’s a short explanation of the science behind local anesthetic and how it keeps dental procedures and oral surgery safe and pain-free.

For patients with a chronic snoring issue, or sleep apnea, medical intervention may be the key to a happier life, both for the patient and the person who tries to sleep next to them at night. While noninvasive treatments such as mouthpieces are often tried first, surgical options do exist and are many times the […]