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Do you or your teenager/young adult need to have wisdom teeth removed? Wisdom teeth is the common name given to the third set of molars that may or may not come in around the late teenage years or early adulthood. Wisdom teeth are not really necessary for dental health or function, and they tend to […]

The jaw bone is a vital part of your oral health. When you lose teeth, it is quite common for the bone to crumble where that tooth once was. And, unfortunately, it reduces the strength of the jaw. To help restore the bone, dentists use a bone grafting procedure that has been very successful.  Bone […]

Is your child in need of a dental procedure that requires sedation? Or does your child experience severe anxiety when going to the dentist? Maybe you have a child with special needs that make it difficult for them to receive dental care. Whatever the reason, sedation dentistry is an option that can help children relax.  […]

Are you considering getting one or more dental implants? A dental implant can replace a single tooth or act as an anchor for a bridge or dentures. Dental implants are the most advanced technology in tooth replacement. More and more patients are choosing them over other tooth replacement options because of the many benefits.  One […]

Wisdom teeth are unnecessary and more often than not, they cause problems. The majority of people have theirs removed, typically in young adulthood. The removal procedure is minimally invasive for some, but if wisdom teeth are impacted (under the gums but pushed up against the roots of the other molars) it can require more in-depth […]

TMJ is the acronym that is used to refer to a particular condition of the jaw. It stands for the temporomandibular joint, which is the place where the lower jaw connects to the skull. This joint can become inflamed, resulting in pain and restricted movement. When someone says they are suffering from TMJ, they really […]

Sleep apnea is a disorder that is characterized by airway blockage while sleeping. The most common symptom is snoring, which is a sign that the airway is partially blocked before a complete stoppage of breathing occurs. Patients with sleep apnea will stop breathing for seconds at a time until the brain registers that fact, causing […]

While some patients have wisdom teeth that erupt fully and don’t cause any dental problems, many have third molars that are partially or fully impacted. This occurs when the wisdom teeth erupt at an angle or don’t have sufficient space to erupt due to crowding. Partially impacted wisdom teeth are prone to infection, or pericoronitis, […]

Making the decision to get dental implants is one of the best steps you can take to improve your overall health. While many patients focus on the aesthetic benefits of dental implants and the beautiful, natural-looking smile they’ll have once the procedure is complete, what they don’t realize is that getting dental implants also has […]

Tooth extractions are one of the most common procedures performed by oral surgeons. Whether you need to have a wisdom tooth removed or you need to have an extraction to make room for orthodontic treatment, the procedure is low-risk and has few complications as long as you follow the aftercare instructions we provide to you. […]