Internet technology offers many conveniences that simplify everyday tasks. Medical and dental professionals are not excluded from these benefits. Healthcare providers and patients are now …
In order to achieve predictable results in wisdom teeth extraction, it is important that the oral surgeon utilizes appropriate diagnostic tools and methods specific to the …
We are what we eat and this is especially important when healing from oral surgery. Our body’s ability to heal from surgery depends on our …
The “chipmunk” look, while cute in cartoons, is not exactly welcomed by patients undergoing removal of their wisdom teeth. Surgical swelling results when the gum …
Cone beam dental CT scan has significantly changed the way we, as dentists, practice dentistry. It provides us with 3-dimensional images of the teeth and …
Teeth injuries most often occur during sports activities, accidental falls, car accidents, or altercations. The extent of the injuries may range from minor enamel chipping …
Your child may have recently complained of tooth pain caused by decay. Perhaps during his or her last check-up, the dentist or orthodontist recommended extraction …
With the rising cost of dental care and limited benefits from insurance companies, more and more patients with dental needs find themselves stranded and helpless. …
Teeth with advanced caries that have been treated with root canal often require a post, build-up and a crown to restore them. While root canal …
Last month, I saw three patients referred for management of complication from oral surgery done at general dentistry offices. The first patient suffered chronic infection …