Weighing the Costs of Dental Implants

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When compared to the costs of other tooth replacement options, boy do dental implants seem expensive! Yet you may be surprised to learn that, in the long run, dental implants can be more affordable than their traditional counterparts. Understanding this procedure and the factors that determine the costs can help you decide if dental implants are a good investment for you!

Tylenol = Acetaminophen facts

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I saw this great summary recently on Tylenol, otherwise known as Acetaminophen.  Many patient are placed on medications that already include tylenol and do not realize it…medications such as percocet, norco…. Sometimes on top of the prescribed medication, patients take over-the-counter tylenol as well.  This can lead to a higher than expected level of tylenol…

What You Should Know About Jaw Reconstruction Surgery

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Sometimes jaw problems may require more than orthodontic treatment. Jaw surgery, also known as orthognathic (or-thog-NATH-ik) surgery, can be a great choice for moderate to severe jaw issues. Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (OMS) are specially trained in orthognathic surgery that can dramatically improve chewing, speaking, breathing, and in the process enhance a patient’s appearance. If you are considering orthognathic surgery, here are some important things to know.

Dry socket anyone?

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  Dry socket! The most dreaded thing that most patients ask me during the consultation.  Everyone seemingly knows about dry socket.  What is dry socket?  Well, its really the inflammation of the bone in the extraction site, the bone that used to support the extracted tooth.  Typically when a tooth is extracted, a blood clot…