Mention dental implant surgery, and people get nervous. It is technically surgery, after all. The mere thought of any kind of surgery can raise some people’s anxiety levels. That’s probably why the number one question we get is this: Does dental implant surgery hurt? Not...
Missing teeth? Are you getting a tooth extraction and need a tooth replacement? It happens to the best of us, whether it’s a result of age, tooth decay, or accidental facial trauma. But what you don’t want to do with a missing tooth is ignore...
You’re told you need oral surgery. Perhaps you need to have some wisdom teeth extracted. Maybe you’ve suffered facial trauma and need other teeth extracted. Perhaps you need dental implants and require a dental bone graft done for them to be successful. Are you feeling...
The technological advancements in dentistry over the last several years have really been quite amazing. Treatments are much more comfortable, which allows for a relaxed, stress-free experience that’s not painful. One way we’ve helped our patients feel comfortable is the Waterlase — a more relaxed...
So you’ve been told you’re a candidate for dental implants — the best solution for tooth loss there is. And then your maxillofacial surgeon brings up a bone graft. Yep, it looks like you’re going to need one. What now? Relax. Dental bone grafts sound...
What are the advantages of ceramic dental implants (also known as zirconium dental implants)? Are they worth the extra money? And more importantly, are they right for you? Whether you’re getting zirconium dental implants or traditional dental implants, it’s important to understand they aren’t cheap....
Not too long ago, getting cosmetic dental implants was a long and difficult process. You had to make multiple visits to an oral surgeon or dentist. You needed one visit for the surgery for the extractions, and more for bone grafting or sinus lifting if...
Thanks to the wonderful effectiveness of anesthetics, gum grafting is not a painful procedure. You may experience pain after the procedure, however, but we can prescribe you extra strength pain reliever to help manage the pain. The level of pain you may feel depends on...
Maybe your child has been injured accidentally. Perhaps there’s been a planned tooth extraction due to a medical condition. Your child has been referred to a pediatric oral surgeon. Why do they even need oral surgery? What does that mean for your baby? As a...
Wisdom teeth usually develop sometime in your late teens to early-20s. If you are one of the lucky few, your wisdom teeth might not come in at all. But if you aren’t, chances are your dentist will recommend having your wisdom teeth removed by a...