10 FUN FACTS ABOUT WISDOM TEETH
Wisdom teeth, also known as third molars, are a fascinating part of oral health. What were once vital to our survival in ancient times are now so unnecessary they are often removed before they can cause damage. Here are
WHY YOU WANT TO CALL US IF YOUR JAW HURTS AFTER FALLING DOWN
It is very important that you call us if your jaw hurts after falling on accident or because of an injury. The pain can be due to a broken or dislocated jaw and needs to be examined by our doctor. Injuries
SYMPTOMS OF IMPACTED TEETH
No one likes the sounds of the words impacted teeth. It gives people an image of pain and dental problems. There are ways to solve the problems associated with impacted teeth, but that means a person has to know if they
WHY DO ORAL PIERCINGS GET INFECTED SO EASILY?
Oral piercings have been popular for over a decade and we see many patients in our office who have sought treatment for infected piercings. The question we hear most often from these patrons is “Why do I keep getting infections
PROTECTING KIDS’ TEETH DURING SPORTS
Summer is here and with the warmer weather comes sports signups, jersey fittings, practices and game days. As fun and exciting as youth sports can be, protecting children from injury - especially when it comes to their teeth, jaws and
IF YOU NEED MAJOR ORAL SURGERY, YOU HAVE SEDATION OPTIONS
We understand no one wants to have oral surgery. We do everything to minimize the amount of time each procedure takes and only recommend procedures we truly believe you need, but we still know many patients are hesitant to have
HOW TO CLEAN YOUR MOUTH FOLLOWING ORAL SURGERY
After oral surgery your mouth is particularly susceptible to germs and bacteria, which is why it's so important to clean it properly, and carefully, to prevent infection and to prevent any damage to the area. The day of your surgery, you
HOW TO BRUSH AND FLOSS AROUND IMPLANT POSTS AND NOT CAUSE THEM TO SHIFT
Implant posts that are not fully healed in the gums can easily shift due to the soft tissue around the post that has yet to heal and harden up. This means brushing, flossing, eating, and even smiling should be done
WHAT IS A PULPOTOMY?
Are you having some problems and difficulties with your oral health? You may experience pain in your teeth, but you cannot see the source of pain. You might want to come down to the dental clinic, because that can be
WHAT ALL GOES INTO CLEFT SURGERY?
Cleft lip and cleft palate are birth deformities that affect about one in every seven hundred births. These abnormalities are common among Asians and specific groups of American Indians, they are less frequent among Caucasian and African American births. These