A soft tissue impacted tooth means that the crown of the tooth has moved through the jawbone but it is stuck in the gums so it has not fully emerged… read more →
Corrective jaw surgery is a procedure that is performed by an oral surgeon. An oral and maxillofacial surgeon (OMS) is a specialist that is trained to reconstruct and correct hard… read more →
If you have lost teeth, you can attest to the fact that life is incredibly difficult without teeth. Losing teeth during adulthood is a traumatic experience. Without our teeth, nearly… read more →
Do you have an upcoming oral surgery? Have our oral surgeons informed you that you will be receiving anesthesia during treatment? If so, you probably have some questions. Many people… read more →
Does your jaw make a clicking or popping sound when you open or close your mouth? Is eating food or speaking sometimes uncomfortable? TMJ disorder can have devastating effects on… read more →
Having your wisdom teeth removed can have significant benefits for your oral health and your general well-being. However, there are a number of considerations to be evaluated before the procedure… read more →
It’s understandable if patients have a minor amount of anxiety when facing oral surgery, especially if it’s the first time they’ve ever seen an oral surgeon. Knowing what to expect… read more →
Many patients will consider having their impacted wisdom teeth removed even before any problems develop, while others may be reluctant to undergo such a surgical procedure when their wisdom teeth… read more →
Until recently, oral surgeons had to rely on two-dimensional images obtained through X-rays as a primary resource for planning patient’s procedures. However, these flat perspectives were less than ideal. The… read more →
Savvy patients realize that good dental hygiene is important after they have dental implants placed. Otherwise, you run the risk of further tooth or bone loss due to gum disease… read more →