Is it “worth it” to use an oral surgeon? Here are four things you need to consider: Advanced Training, Skill, and Experience An oral surgeon is an advanced oral health specialist who is equipped with years of additional education and expert training in involved medical procedures. Often times, they train right alongside of medical doctors,…
Is your teen between classes, summer camps, possibly working a part-time job, or getting ready to head off to college this fall? If so, a summer wisdom tooth removal may be the best fit for your family! Plenty of Time to Rest Summer oral surgery and wisdom tooth removal means your teen can avoid missing…
Getting dental implants can range from a simple, streamlined procedure to a more involved oral surgery. It all depends on what type of care you need. For most people, getting a few dental implants is a relatively straightforward, easy-to-recover-from process. For the first day or two after your dental implant placement, treat those areas delicately.…
Are you planning on oral surgery anytime soon? Such as wisdom tooth removal, dental implant placement, or a biopsy? Although your mouth can heal quite quickly (thanks to highly vascular tissues) healing times can be delayed if you’re not eating the right type of foods. Too hard of textures could actually dislodge tissue and lead…
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Dental implants are modeled after anatomical teeth. But do they require any extra-special treatment when it comes to daily home care? Your oral hygiene is an integral piece of how successful your implant treatment will be. With healthy gums and bone tissue, your implants have the potential to last an entire lifetime. Here’s everything you…
“Cuspids” or “eye teeth” are frequently referred to as canines. Each of us have four, with one at each corner of our mouth. Unfortunately, around 2% of dental patients will experience an unwanted scenario where their canines can become impacted or partially impacted above their other teeth. It’s not uncommon to see the canine attempt…
Planning an oral surgery means adjusting your schedule, giving yourself plenty of time to recover, and even taking time off from work or school at times. What should you usually expect when it comes to down time and recovery following dental surgeries such as wisdom tooth removal or dental implant placement? Take it Easy the…
The teen years (and early 20s) are the most common time for wisdom teeth to make their appearance. However, they’ve actually been developing since childhood. If you’re wondering whether it’s time for your teen or college student to have their wisdom teeth taken out, watch for these four sign: They’re in Pain Wisdom tooth pain…
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Every New Year’s Day is a significant date when it comes to your dental insurance coverage. It’s the day when your benefit amounts reset from the previous one. In other words, if you don’t use your benefits in 2020, you lose them effective New Year’s Day 2021. And on 1/1 your allowable (and deductible) resets.…
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Wisdom teeth tend to be most noticeable during the high school and college years. However, it’s not uncommon for late 20-somethings to also experience wisdom tooth pain. How can you tell if your wisdom teeth are causing problems? Watch out for these common red flags: You Notice Crowding in Other Teeth As wisdom teeth develop,…
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Even our patients who have been told in the past that they are not good candidates for dental implants have found options at our clinic.