Most patients benefit for years following wisdom teeth removal. When the wisdom teeth are extracted, it can prevent problems such as abscesses, cysts, tumors, infection and other negative effects on… read more →
Both dental implants and orthodontic treatment can vastly improve a patient’s smile, and sometimes they are used in conjunction to enhance the smile’s aesthetics. In cases when patients are receiving… read more →
A bite refers to the way in which a patient’s upper and lower sets of teeth align. The technical term for this concept is the word “occlusion”. Misalignments of a… read more →
Have you lost teeth to decay or injury? Are you missing most or all of your teeth? If you have, you have a variety of options for addressing tooth loss… read more →
Before dental implants became a viable, reliable and consistent option for tooth replacement, patients had to settle for appliances that frequently needed to be replaced as the shape of the… read more →
A collection of cells with a strange or unusual appearance may indicate the presence of a condition like cancer or a less serious health issue. The pathology of those cells,… read more →
Some people feel that it’s unnecessary to get dental care if they’re not having any pain, bleeding or other symptoms. However, preventive care is important in preserving oral health, so… read more →
A foundation of adequate bone is an absolute necessity in order for a dental implant to be successful. Patients need to have sufficient bone to support osseointegration at the implant… read more →
For most of us, the discussion about the wisdom teeth begins during the late teens or early twenties. In young adulthood, the last set of molars, usually referred to as… read more →