Dental visits often mean x-rays. And you’ve probably heard the term, “panoramic X-ray.” But what is a panoramic dental X-ray? Because we use panoramic X-ray technology to find out what new patients need, we thought we’d answer that common question. First, the typical X-ray process goes something like this: you visit the dentist, and they give you a piece…
To protect your oral health after surgery, you need the proper oral surgery post-operative care. Good oral hygiene is never more important than it is after a surgery. It aids the healing process and can keep infection away. Follow these basic oral surgery post-operative care instructions carefully for a quicker, healthier recovery. 7 Basics…
Impacted wisdom teeth are painful. They’re actually a common cause of jaw pain. If you have a “toothache,” you might as well be asking, “do I have impacted wisdom teeth?” Finding out for sure is important. Because impacted wisdom teeth, when unaddressed, can be come infected, they’re a danger to the health of your entire…
You have 32 teeth. Or, at least, you’re intended to. But wisdom teeth are often stubborn, and become impacted. But what is an impacted wisdom tooth? What do we mean when we use the word, “impacted?” Wisdom Teeth Defined Before we discuss impaction, we need to know what exactly wisdom teeth are in the first…
Orthognathic surgery – now that’s a long term. So exactly what is orthognathic surgery? How does it work, and who needs it? In this article, we’ll help you understand this vital, life-changing procedure. What is Orthognathic Surgery? The answer’s not as complicated as the name. In short, orthognathic surgery is for those whose jaws don’t…
What is oral bone grafting? How does it work? In this article, we intend to answer that question, and give you information about this life-changing procedure. When you lose a tooth, two things happen. First, your gum starts to close over the hole. Then, over time, your jawbone in that area starts to atrophy. It’s…
Choosing the best dental implant expert makes a huge difference. It can be life-changing. That’s why you need to know how to choose the best dental implant surgeon. Think about this: a good, well-cared-for implant can last a lifetime. And a failed implant can damage your jaw bone. That’s why it’s so important to choose…
Like any acronym, TMJ is well-known and little-understood. We all know it’s a medical term. But what is it? Do you have TMJ? How would you even know, and what would you do if you had it? Lots of questions – and happily, we have the answers. What is TMJ? First things first. TMJ stands…
Taking care of your dental implants is like caring for natural teeth. But there are significant differences. Dental implants are prosthetic – in other words, they’re not natural and the body will reject them if they get infected. That’s why it’s incredibly important that you take care of your dental implants the right way. How…