The quality and quantity of bone surrounding teeth and anatomy of the underlying jaw bone can be quite variable. In some patients they are abundant…
Bitewing dental X-rays are commonly used at regular hygiene or check-up visits to detect dental caries. Unfortunately, they have limited field of view and do…
Amid the current COVID-19 pandemic, dental offices have been instructed to postpone all elective procedures and provide only emergency treatments at this time. For such…
The safety and health of our patients and team members remain our number one priority as the world continues to combat the Coronavirus pandemic. As…
Oral rinsing with salt water is a simple and effective way to prevent inflammation or infection after oral surgical procedures. But just how much salt…
A recent report on CBS This Morning, “Wisdom Teeth Removal is Contributing to the Opioid Crisis, Experts Warn,” clearly got my attention. After all, I…
Radiographs are an important and necessary part of diagnostics for all patients receiving dental treatment. They reveal dental diseases such as caries, periodontal disease, infections,…
To me, losing a tooth is a big deal. I’ve had nightmares about teeth falling out of my mouth! I wake up in a desperate…
Are you a denture user or do you have severely damaged teeth that need to be extracted? Your treatment options are better now than ever!…
During wisdom teeth extraction, bone grafting may be indicated if there is significant bone loss due to infection, cysts, gum disease, or proximity of the…