Orofacial pain involves discomfort that affects the face, jaws, or mouth. A number of conditions including impacted wisdom teeth, abscessed teeth, and TMJ disorder can cause orofacial pain. Treating facial and oral pain depends on its underlying cause. After performing an examination, our oral surgeons...
Your third molars, more commonly known as the wisdom teeth, are the largest teeth in your mouth and the most likely to become impacted. When the wisdom teeth fail to erupt properly, they can cause a host of problems, including some that have potentially serious...
Sleep apnea is a common yet dangerous condition that can negatively impact your health and well-being. When sleep apnea goes untreated, patients are vulnerable to developing a number of conditions and quality of life issues. Research has linked obstructive sleep apnea to hypoxia, cardiovascular disease,...
Dental implants make for incredibly lifelike and durable replacement teeth. These prosthetics address more than just the structure of a missing tooth above the gum line; they also replace the roots of teeth. Moreover, dental implants help prevent the loss of more teeth by supporting...
Sleep apnea is a common health condition that often goes undetected and untreated. Since the condition affects someone when they are sleeping, they are often unable to notice its symptoms. Fortunately, more and more people are receiving treatment for this condition now that sleep apnea...
Are you considering dental implants as a tooth replacement option? A dental implant is used to replace the lost root of a tooth and act as an anchor for a prosthetic such as a dental crown or bridge. Receiving dental implants does require oral surgery...
Has your dentist or family practitioner recommended that you visit an oral surgeon? Perhaps your doctor or dentist has told you that you will likely need oral surgery. An oral and maxillofacial surgeon is a specialist who provides many treatments including the placement of dental...
The removal of wisdom teeth is a common oral surgery that helps preserve oral health and prevent complications associated with the eruption of third molars (wisdom teeth). Wisdom teeth are not needed for optimal oral function. In fact, keeping wisdom teeth can decrease oral function...
Implant dentistry has revolutionized the way that oral healthcare professionals treat and address tooth loss in adulthood. Dental implants are the most biocompatible and lifelike alternative to natural teeth available. Our oral surgeons place dental implants to improve quality of life, restore oral function, and...
Having wisdom teeth removed is a very common oral surgery procedure. While some patients can retain their wisdom teeth without complications, our oral surgeons normally recommend their removal because most of the time, wisdom tooth retention leads to oral health problems including orthodontic issues, infections,...
