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...
Has your dentist or physician referred you to an oral surgeon? Have you been told that you require oral surgery? If so, you probably have questions about the types of conditions treated by an oral surgeon and the amount of training and education it takes...
Have you had your teeth straightened with braces? Did you know that the eruption of wisdom teeth could threaten your orthodontic health? The eruption of wisdom teeth poses many threats to oral health and can affect the placement of existing teeth when they come in...
Do you have an upcoming oral surgery? You likely have questions - especially about what to expect after the procedure. Rest assured that if your dentist or orthodontist has recommended that you receive treatment from our oral surgeons, you will receive the highest quality care...
A continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) device is highly effective in treating the symptoms of sleep apnea, but many patients find that the clunky mask makes them feel somewhat claustrophobic and interferes with the quality of their sleep nearly as much as the apnea does. Patients...
The prospect of oral surgery can be daunting for some patients, who may worry about the procedure itself as well as the following recovery period. Financial considerations may present yet another concern, as well. However, patients at our practice have a number of options to...
Do you clench or grind your teeth when you are stressed? Do you wake up with jaw or facial pain? The act of clenching and grinding teeth is known as bruxism and it can have disastrous affects on oral health. Bruxism normally begins as a...
