Signs a Tooth Needs to Be Extracted
No one likes the thought of having a tooth extracted, but in these situations a tooth extraction can help restore health to the mouth and teeth and improve daily quality of life, especially if serious pain is involved. Call Pinnacle
ALWAYS AVOID USING STRAWS FOLLOWING ORAL SURGERY
When you are recovering from oral surgery, you have a list of things you should do and a list of things you should not do. The problem that many people run into is if they don't understand why they are told not to
WHAT TO EXPECT DURING TISSUE GRAFT RECOVERY
A tissue graft recovery is something that you may hear about if you are having a specific dental procedure done in our office. Knowing what to expect during this procedure can put your mind at ease, while also ensuring that
COMMON BONE-GRAFTING TECHNIQUES
If you’re preparing for dental implant placement, you’ll probably need a bone-grafting procedure before getting your implants. Dental bone-grafting procedures are usually done by expert oral and maxillofacial surgeons to provide the solid foundation of bone tissue that your dental
WHAT TO DO WHEN YOU HAVE RECOVERY QUESTIONS AFTER ORAL SURGERY
No one expects you to be an expert about oral surgery. It is not something that people like to talk or think about. They only undergo a surgical procedure if they feel it is absolutely necessary. That leaves most people
DECIDING WHICH KIND OF DENTAL SPECIALIST TO SEE
Sometimes you may have an issue with a tooth or many teeth that requires a specialist. Many people don’t realize just how many different specialties exist in dentistry. Here are just a few of them and what each of them
SHOULD ALL-ON-4 IMPLANTS BE YOUR SOLUTION FOR MISSING TEETH?
If you have a number of missing teeth, one solution could be All-on-4 Implants instead of traditional dentures. There are a number of benefits to this system of implants. First, you get permanent teeth that you don't have to take
WAYS OF NATURALLY SPEEDING UP ORAL SURGERY RECOVERY
Oral surgery is not the most exciting procedure to go through. However, you don't want to worry about the long recovery if you don't have to. There are ways that a patient can speed up the process. You don't have to
UNDERSTANDING THE BASICS OF PIEZOSURGERY
Technology continues to change the way we approach dentistry. We are constantly looking for ways to help restore oral health in the less invasive, least painful and best way. The goal is to get the best possible results for the
WHAT CAN YOU SAFELY DO IN THE DAYS AFTER ORAL SURGERY?
When you have oral surgery, you need time to recover. Immediately following the procedure and while you are still under the effects of the anesthetic, you will not feel yourself. One of the things we recommend is that you take