Some patients report trouble with getting food stuck between their teeth next to their dental implants. Not only does this cause annoyance and social embarrassment …

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 …

For many patients with missing teeth, the fear of having pain is the main reason for avoiding dental implants. They will go years without teeth, …

Patients often ask how long their dental implants will last. After all, they are making an investment in replacing their missing teeth, and the long-term …