If you have reached your late teens or early twenties, you may have been told that you need to have your third molars (also known as wisdom teeth) removed. These erupt later than your other pearly whites, meaning there may not be enough room for them to fully come in. Because of this, your dentist may recommend removing them before they cause overcrowding or become impacted. When you need to have your third molars removed, the team at Great River OMS in Dubuque, IA, is here to help.
Many people experience anxiety when they learn they need oral surgery. You may worry about what kind of treatment is necessary or how long recovery will take. While more invasive procedures are not something most people look forward to, our team will do their best to ensure you are comfortable throughout the procedure. Oral surgery may include removing a tooth, inserting a dental implant, bone grafting, or more. In today’s blog, your team at Great River OMS in Dubuque, IA, is here to talk about what to expect during these procedures.
When you or a member of your family are approaching the late teens and early adulthood years, there is a real risk of up to four new molars erupting. When these arrive, this could cause serious problems for the health, beauty, and function of your smile. Your Great River Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons in Dubuque, IA, talk about the tooth extraction process.
Now that summer break is starting for teens and college students, now is a great time to take on serious oral health issues, such as wisdom tooth extraction. When we take out these third molars, this helps prevent painful impactions and other complications! Your Great River Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons in Platteville, WI, wants to help your teen start the fall with a healthier smile!
Oral surgery can help you enjoy your best smile, addressing serious issues like wisdom teeth, tooth loss, and issues with your jaw. Our team can employ advanced technology to plan and conduct oral surgery, and ensure care with precision, including dental lasers. Your Great River Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons in Dubuque, IA, talk about the benefits of laser dentistry!
Facial trauma is always a delicate situation that must be addressed with compassion, precision, and specialized treatment. Repairing damage done to soft tissues from trauma often involves oral surgery. When treating facial trauma, an oral surgeon utilizes expertise and a thorough understanding of oral anatomy...
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...
Any tooth can fail to erupt properly and become impacted, not just the wisdom teeth. In fact, impacted canines can have a significantly detrimental effect on your smile’s aesthetics, leaving behind a noticeable gap. Impacted canines can also compromise a patient’s ability to chew properly.
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When it comes to diagnosing oral health conditions or determining a patient’s need for certain oral surgery procedures, radiography (X-rays) is one of the most valuable diagnostic tools our oral surgeons have. Because X-rays provide an in-depth look of the oral cavity of tissues that...
Minor facial injuries are sometimes unavoidable. A simple accident can cause bruising, pain, or swelling, but these symptoms can often be managed with easy home treatments that will control or minimize any brief discomfort. Unfortunately, a large percentage of facial injuries are far more severe,...
