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,...
Like other medical specialties, anesthesia and sedation are often necessary to perform precise and comfortable treatment to patients. Our oral surgeons utilize different types of sedation methods such as IV sedation and oral sedatives. When oral surgery is invasive, lengthy, or especially complex, our team...
TMJ disorder is a pervasive oral health condition that can affect a person’s everyday life. Affecting the temporomandibular joint(s), TMJ disorder produces frequent pain and reduces one’s ability to speak and chew comfortably. Surgery is often reserved as a last line of treatment when less...
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a common sleep condition that affects a person’s ability to breathe properly during sleep. This condition ranges in severity and can be caused by oral and nasal obstructions. Some lifestyle factors can exacerbate obstructive sleep apnea, too. Fortunately, there is...
Did you know that it is possible to enjoy permanent replacement teeth that do not require repair or replacement for decades (or even a lifetime)? After tooth loss, many folks feel disappointed and disillusioned with their prosthetic options. This is because traditional prosthetics have historically...
Tinnitus is a condition in which patients are bothered by ringing, buzzing, hissing or other sounds in the ears. Pain in the ears may also occur with tinnitus. Although tinnitus is not one of the hallmarks of a temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorder like jaw pain...
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...