Temporary Orthodontic Anchorage Device: Am I a candidate?

05 Jul

Posted at 14:17h in oral surgery Manchester

Wearing conventional orthodontic appliances detracts from a patient’s smile enough. When you add an external appliance, such as headgear, into the mix, it can have a significant effect on the patient’s appearance and self-esteem. Fortunately, a specific oral surgery procedure can help patients avoid wearing headgear....

05 Jun

Posted at 16:35h in implant dentistry Dubuque

Implant dentistry offers patients a durable, long-term solution for tooth loss. When cared for properly, dental implants can last for decades, possibly presenting a lifelong replacement for a missing tooth. Despite the many advantages of implant dentistry in comparison to alternatives like dental bridges and dentures,...

20 May

Posted at 14:40h in TMJ Dubuque

Significant jaw pain can indicate a disorder of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ). Other symptoms of TMJ disorders include popping sounds during chewing, locking of the jaw and other facial and even ear pain. If you have any of these symptoms, you should be evaluated for...

06 May

Posted at 14:30h in oral surgery Dubuque

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. Rather...

21 Apr

Posted at 19:51h in Botox Dubuque

Exposure to the sun and the natural aging process produces noticeable wrinkles on the facial region. This can lead to a lack of confidence in one’s appearance and a desire to feel and look more youthful. More than likely, you have heard about the benefits of...

07 Apr

Posted at 19:33h in oral surgery Dubuque

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...

06 Mar

Posted at 18:04h in implant dentistry Dubuque

Rising in popularity, implant dentistry is becoming the go-to method for replacing lost teeth. Patients looking for life-like and durable tooth replacements enjoy the security and durability that dental implants have to offer.  Placed by your oral surgeon, dental implants involve replacing both the visible...