What is Orthognathic Surgery?
Orthognathic surgery, often known as corrective jaw surgery, refers to any surgical technique addressing various dental and facial skeletal abnormalities. The name "orthognathic" is derived from the Greek terms "orthos," which means "straighten," and "gnathic," which refers to the jaw.
Allograft or Autograft?
So, your doctor has told you that you require a bone graft, but you're not sure what that entails. Bone grafting is a procedure in which bone is transplanted from a "donor" source to a "receiver" site, in this case, your
What is Bone Grafting?
Well, what is bone grafting? Bone grafting is a surgical treatment used to repair or replace bone loss after a fracture. A tiny amount of excellent bone would be extracted and transplanted to an area with weak bone. This procedure encourages
What Sedation is Right For You?
Whether you're having a tooth extracted or jaw reconstruction surgery, oral surgery can be frightening. Furthermore, this phobia may prevent you from visiting the dentist. Putting off required oral surgery might have severe implications and jeopardize your oral and general
Oral Surgery That Can Save Your Smile: Socket Preservation
Your dentist just advised you that extracting your damaged tooth is the best option. You're now concerned about the procedure's impact on your appearance. Today's oral surgery, thanks to modern technology, is less painful and has less impact on your
Oral Surgery and the Holidays
Oral surgery over the holidays makes sense for many of our patients. Whether they're on vacation, taking a break from work, or simply determined to use all of their dental benefits before the end of the year, scheduling oral surgery
What Should I Eat After Wisdom Teeth Removal?
One of the most common concerns from patients undergoing wisdom teeth removal surgery is what they eat and drink during the recovery process. Contrary to popular belief, it’s not all ice cream and room temperature soup.Following all post-op care instructions
Got Receding Gums?
Over 200,000 cases of receding gums occur in the United States each year, according to Mayo Clinic. With many Americans experiencing the pain of gum recession, the importance of good oral hygiene is especially critical.Symptoms of gum recession include:Swollen or
Teeth Pulling 101
There are many reasons why an individual will undergo teeth pulling procedures at a dental office. Some of the reasons are:Dental traumaCrowded teethDecayed teethPeriodontal Disease (gum disease)Impacted teethA tooth extraction procedure is performed by a dentist or oral surgeon, typically
Is Dental Sedation for Me?
Dental anxiety or fear of the dentist is felt by over 75 percent of adults. For many, the fear is so intense they avoid attending the dentist altogether. Although the fear and anxiety people may feel regarding going to the