A bone graft may not seem like a procedure you might receive at the dentist, but it may actually be needed for a variety of reasons. While your teeth aren’t made from bone, your jaw certainly is. Considering this support is what holds the teeth and keeps them strong enough to keep chewing, bone grafts […]
Oral surgery is an experience that many people find stressful. If you have an upcoming oral surgery and you’re worried about the procedure, you’re not alone! There are many things that you can do to make the experience a little easier. Here’s what we recommend. Use Relaxation Techniques Use relaxation techniques to assuage your fears. […]
As a child, your parents probably told you how to take care of your teeth. They may have helped you brush your teeth for the first time and taught you how to floss. You may have even had instruction at school, in kindergarten. Yet every year, millions of people lose their teeth to decay or […]
Have you ever wondered why so many people get their wisdom teeth removed? If your dentist or oral surgeon has recommended that your wisdom teeth are removed, here’s what you need to know about wisdom teeth removal, including what wisdom teeth are, and what recovery looks like. What Are Wisdom Teeth? Wisdom teeth are actually […]
Even though it is a common misconception that everyone’s jaws are perfectly aligned, the opposite is actually true. Most people do not have perfectly aligned jaws, but the small misalignments normally do not pose any major threats or issues. However, for a small number of people, the jaws are so misaligned that it can bring […]
If you are going to be having oral surgery soon, there are some things that you’ll need to know. Oral surgery is like other surgeries, in that it should be taken very seriously. And, just like many other kinds of surgeries, it will be done by a specialist. In most cases, you’ll be consulting with […]
The temporomandibular joint connects the jaw to the skull. This connection occurs just beneath the ears on either side of the head. Each of these complex joints moves back and forth, up and down, and from side to side. The nearly constant use of this joint makes it is easy to see why temporomandibular disorders […]
The loss of a permanent tooth can be upsetting in numerous ways. Initially, the individual usually has concerns related to the impact the lost tooth will have on his or her smile. While the cosmetic aspect of tooth loss is important, a lost tooth can lead to the onset of a variety of other issues […]
The final molars to show up in the jawline, the wisdom teeth are named such because they usually show up later in life when childhood is over. While many people do have to get their wisdom teeth removed at some point in life, no other molars bring about as much confusion. Myth: Everyone must have […]
If your dentist or oral surgeon has recommended oral surgery, you’ll want to know how long the recovery time is. Bear in mind that oral surgery is can be major surgery. This is true if you are going under general anesthesia, such as the case of having all four wisdom teeth removed. You may also […]
