A common question asked by many patients is, “Just how long will my dental implants last?” The answer to this question may be dodged by…

Can My Failing Implant Be Saved?
A loose or painful dental implant may be an indication of peri-implantitis, a destructive inflammatory process affecting the soft and hard tissues surrounding dental implants.…
Treating Periodontal Disease in Dental Hygiene with Modern Day Technologies
According to the American Academy for Oral Systemic Health 80% of American adults over 35 have some form of periodontal disease. Periodontal diseases, or Periodontitis,…
Wisdom Teeth Partial Extraction Therapy / Coronectomy for Prevention of Nerve Injury and Prolonged Numbness of Lip or Chin
One of the potential complications with wisdom teeth extraction is injury to the inferior alveolar nerve which can result in prolonged or permanent numbness of…
How to Manage Pain, Swelling, Loose Parts, Bone Loss, Bad Position, Nerve Damage and Other Complications Related to Dental Implants
While dental implants are highly successful and predictable when planned and executed properly, complications do occur. Over 90% of dental implant complications are often due…
How Much Salt in Water for Oral Rinsing After Oral or Dental Surgery?
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…
Implant Self Exam: How to Check for Peri-Implant Mucositis
Healthy gums don’t bleed! Swollen, inflamed, and tender gums around your implant could be the 1st signs of an implant specific infection called peri-implant mucositis.…
Opioids Crisis Related to Wisdom Teeth Extractions- An Oral Surgeon’s Experience
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…
Must Haves in Implant Home Care for Patients with Full Arch Fixed Dentures
Fixed restorations supported by dental implants have provided the edentulous population with an alternative to removable dentures. Depending on the availability of tissue and bone,…
Why Cone Beam CT Scan (CBCT) is a Must for Diagnosis of Teeth-Related Infections
When patients present with tooth-related pain or swelling, the first line of radiograph is often a peri-apical X-ray or panorex which may or may not…