HOW A MISSING TOOTH CAN PREMATURELY AGE THE FACE
It might feel like the end of the world, or certainly a huge disappointment, when you find out you need a permanent tooth pulled. However, missing teeth are extremely common. In fact, 178 million Americans are missing at least one
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 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
HOW AN ORAL SURGEON CAN AID IN ORTHODONTIA
There are many specialties in dentistry. Orthodontia is a specialty in the dental world that specifically treats issues related to the jaws and teeth. For many individuals, orthodontia is a means to correct abnormalities of the teeth and jaws that they
YOUR JAW SHOULD NOT ALWAYS BE SORE
Your jaw should not always be sore when it comes to everyday tasks. It should not be sore unless there is a reason, such as breaking it, spraining it or another specific reason. When it hurts from talking, sleeping, eating or