Sedation helps to make oral surgery a much more comfortable experience, but patients should be prepared for the recovery that is necessary after the procedure. The extent of this recovery may depend on the sedation method that is used in your case. With the exception...
Sleep apnea has been connected to heart disease, hypertension, and stroke. Moreover, the daily effects of sleep deprivation caused by this condition can make getting through the day very difficult. Most patients with sleep apnea complain of poor cognitive function, low energy, and trouble remembering...
In most circumstances, preparing for a tooth extraction is quite simple. Many extractions are minor oral surgery procedures and most patients enjoy a fast recovery with little disruption in their daily lives. Our oral surgeons provide precise and high-quality extractions including wisdom teeth removals. Following...
Does your jaw click or pop when opening your mouth? Do you suffer with facial pain and frequent headaches? These symptoms are common with TMJ disorder. This oral health condition can produce severe discomfort and substantially affect a patient’s quality of life. The treatment for...
Receiving dental implants is a life changing experience. These durable replacement teeth can withstand the daily pressure and force of chewing food for decades, if not the rest of one’s life. Moreover, dental implants address the loss of an entire tooth by starting with a...
Sleep apnea certainly has the obvious effects on your health, such as daytime drowsiness that affects your alertness and performance throughout the day. This condition also appears to have links to very serious issues like stroke and heart disease and possibly may even increase a...
Some patients may be tempted to ignore their wisdom teeth if those teeth are not causing any problematic symptoms. However, doing so can lead to pitfalls in the future, so it’s recommended that patients consult with an oral surgeon about extraction if a wisdom tooth...
A temporary orthodontic anchorage device is used to facilitate the effectiveness of orthodontic treatment. In many cases, a temporary orthodontic anchorage device (TAD) can replace the need for external appliances such as headgear. This means that receiving a TAD is a very discreet method of...
Do you suffer with frequent headaches? Has facial pain or headaches reduced your quality of life? Many people have trouble discerning whether their headaches are migraines or if their pain is caused by another underlying condition like TMJ disorder. This is because migraines and headaches...
In recent years, more television shows and newspapers have shed light on the incidence of sleep apnea and how it affects health. Many people now know that sleep apnea is more than just a common sleep condition - it’s a health problem that affects the...
