What’s the next best thing to healthy teeth? The very best false teeth, of course. Yes, we’re talking about dental implants. They’re strong, solid, and look just like natural teeth. They make you forget your tooth was ever missing. But that’s not all. Here are 5 things you need to know about dental implants. …
Broken jaw treatment and surgery has come a long way. If you break your jaw, whether in a car accident or another type of accident, you’ll receive modern, reliable care. Before the late 1800s, your doctor would have treated your broken jaw by simply wrapping it. Many times, broken jaws healed poorly, and even got infected. Worse, many…
“Do I have a broken jaw, or does it just hurt a lot?” If you’ve had an accident or other impact to your jaw, you may be asking yourself that question. You don’t have to wonder for long. This article will look at the symptoms of a broken jaw. And we’ll let you know what to…
Every so often, we hear about someone who suffers a broken jaw. Maybe from a car accident, a fall, or some other cause. But what is a broken jaw? Do they all look the same? How do oral surgeons treat a broken jaw? A broken jaw (also known as a fractured mandible) is a common facial bone injury. In fact, it’s second only…
The prospect of oral surgery brings up a lot of questions for most people. Some of the most common questions have to do with oral surgery and pregnancy. Is it safe? What about x-rays? Should I wait until after birth? You’re concerned for your baby’s health – and that’s normal. 5 Questions About Oral Surgery and Pregnancy These are…
It used to be that dentists and oral surgeons weren’t able to rely on panoramic dental x-rays as much as traditional bitewings. But now we have good reasons why to use a panoramic dental x-ray machine. Patients have benefitted from recent research that has shown us how to open the posterior contacts properly. Why is that? Because…
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…