A bone graft is a common solution for correcting bone loss in your jaw. This is a procedure where the dentist will go in and place materials on your jawbone to repair the areas where there has been bone loss. The material they use for the procedure may be taken from your own body, from…
As we deal with a variety of patients with different needs, we hear some common questions. One of them is, “Which teeth can dental implants replace?” This often comes up after a patient has lost a tooth in a hard-to-reach area of the mouth. Fortunately, we’re able to give them a great answer. A dental…
If you’ve suffered from TMJ, you already know what many people have experienced: it can be painful. Fortunately, sufferers of TMJ have hope. In fact, you may encounter a variety of treatment options to improve the pain and functionality of your jaw. Additionally, most people struggling with TMJ have relatively mild symptoms that they can…
Have you been experiencing clicking, popping, or pain in your jaw? If so, you could be experiencing TMJ (temporomandibular joint disorder). We will be looking for 6 signs you should see an oral surgeon for TMJ. From the beginning, we want to be clear – surgery for TMJ is usually a last resort for severe…
You may have wondered: why do people get their wisdom teeth removed when they’re young? It’s a good question, and one that comes up from time to time as we talk with patients. In this post, we’ll discuss the top 5 reasons to remove wisdom teeth early in life. From pain to inflamed gums, there…
Are you considering getting a dental implant? If so, you may be wondering what are the types of pre-prosthetic oral surgery? Oral surgeons perform pre-prosthetic oral surgery on a patient prior to installing a prosthetic device like a dental implant. The goal of this surgery is to prepare the body for the implant. Not only…
Have you heard the term “pre-prosthetic surgery?” Maybe you’ve heard that you may need it and are wondering, “what is pre-prosthetic surgery, anyways?” This is a really good question to be asking. Therefore, we’ll look more into this type of oral surgery in the article below. Keep reading to learn more about this vital step…
If you have jaw issues you may have heard the term orthognathic surgery. And, to be honest, it’s a complicated name that has a pretty simple meaning. For those who are wondering, “what is orthognathic surgery?” this article is for you. “Orthognathic” Definition The word orthognathic comes from the Greek words orqos, meaning to straighten,…
To some, oral cancer is in the distant future – for someone else. It’s not something you think much about or concern yourself with. However, if you get a sore in your mouth you may begin to wonder “what are the signs of oral cancer?” It’s a reasonable question, and one worth looking into. Keep…