Most people do a great deal of internet research prior to a medical or dental procedure, but unfortunately, not everything on the internet is reliable information. This is certainly true when it comes to dental implants—there are some fantastic resources online that explain the procedure, but there are also some myths about dental implants floating around on message boards, social …
Wisdom teeth got their name because they are the last teeth in the mouth to emerge. They are the least needed for chewing and the most likely to have problems, so roughly 10 million wisdom teeth are extracted each year. At one time, they were routinely removed to prevent possible issues, but today, wisdom teeth that are straight and healthy, …
One of the most common reasons that people in their late teens and 20’s make an appointment with an oral surgeon is to have their wisdom teeth extracted, usually due to an infection or having impacted wisdom teeth. A wisdom tooth infection can be incredibly painful and require prompt care. Here are some typical signs of a wisdom tooth infection. …
Root canals remove the infected pulp from a tooth and replace it with a special biocompatible material, before it is capped with a crown or bridge. The root of your tooth remains intact in your jaw. With a dental implant, a metal post is put into your jawbone under your gums. When the dental implant heals, an abutment and a …
Has your dentist recommended that you get your wisdom teeth pulled? You may have questions about wisdom teeth and the procedure. Here are the answers for the 10 most common questions about extracting impacted wisdom teeth. What are wisdom teeth?Wisdom teeth are your last set of molars. It is believed that these teeth helped our early ancestors chew coarser food …
Bone grafting can be used to correct a bone defect or deficiency in your mouth. This can be an important step in treating late stage periodontal disease, repairing damage from trauma, and congenital defects where there isn’t enough bone to support existing teeth or a dental implant where there isn’t adequate bone. If you are scheduled to undergo a bone …
