Wisdom teeth, or third molars, typically emerge in the late teens or early twenties. While some people have no issues, many experience pain, infection, or crowding due to limited space in the jaw. If you’re unsure whether your wisdom teeth need to be removed, an evaluation by an oral surgeon can help assess for potential […]
It is not widely known outside of our industry, what exactly oral surgeons do. An Oral & Maxillofacial surgeon is uniquely trained to perform surgery on anything from the neck up. This includes not only the mouth, teeth & jaws, but also cheek bones, eye sockets, ears, noses and more! An Oral & Maxillofacial surgeon […]
After your wisdom teeth extraction, it is common and inevitable that food and other debris will begin to accumulate in your extraction sites. This is even more common on the lower extraction sites. We have provided a curved-tip irrigation syringe that you should begin using on DAY 5-7 as instructed by your surgeon, after your surgery to […]
Are you considering dental implants but are worried about the recovery time? Don’t worry, we’re here to give you the facts! The recovery time following dental implant surgery tends to vary but is usually based on the amount of teeth being implanted, whether or not a bone graft was needed and how well the individual […]
Most people need their wisdom teeth removed, so why do we have them in the first place? Here’s a quick history lesson of wisdom teeth and the important role they once played! Wisdom teeth were once an extremely valuable asset to our ancestors. When a typical diet consisted of chewy plants and uncooked meat, third […]
You have questions and we have answers! For more information, check out the procedures portion of our website or call/click to make a consultation. Why do I need to get my wisdom teeth out? Wisdom teeth are a third set of molars that under ideal conditions would erupt into the mouth and serve as another […]
Did you know that mouth cancer is the sixth most common cancer worldwide? The sad truth is that oral cancers are more than twice as common in men as in women, and the fastest growing group of oral cancer patients are young, healthy, nonsmoking individuals. Now is the time to be proactive and get yourself […]
Having your impacted wisdom teeth removed is a serious surgical procedure, and post-operative care is extremely important! Read on for instructions on how to care for your sore mouth, and how to minimize unnecessary pain and complications. Immediately Following Surgery: Keep a firm, yet gentle, bite on the gauze packs that have been placed in […]
Yes, You Still Have to Floss. No, the dance move “flossing” does not count. The AP recently released an article making the claim that “there’s little proof that flossing works”. Their review cited a series of studies that found flossing does little or nothing to improve oral health. Here’s the problem: the studies were flawed. […]
Cleaning and taking care of your implant is just as important as cleaning your natural teeth. Here are some things you should know about caring for your implant. Your implant and your natural teeth are similar because they both rely on healthy tissue for support! Just like with real teeth, plaque buildup can be […]
