Wisdom Teeth are the back molars that come in last, usually between the ages of 18-25. These molars are typically removed due to lack of space that can cause shifting of the surrounding teeth. If you are experiencing pain and discomfort, you may need to have your wisdom teeth removed. Below are a few things…
Blog—Educational
The Dos and Don’ts of Good Dental Hygiene
Dental Hygiene is important. Those who practice good oral habits reap the benefits, while the latter… not so much. Most of us have a great deal of control over whether or not we keep our teeth as we age. Those who don’t follow a proper routine, end up losing their teeth, thus requiring the need…
3 Benefits of Dental Implants
Categories: Blog, Dental Implants
Missing a tooth? Meet your new best friend—dental implants. Before choosing to opt for a dental implant, it’s important that you understand the in’s and out’s of these replacement teeth and how they will benefit your smile. When replacing a tooth or a gap with a dental implant, you are not only giving your smile…
3 Benefits of Dental Implants
Missing teeth? You may be trying to decide what replacement procedure is best for you; dental implants, dentures or maybe even another option. When it comes to choosing, we always recommend dental implants. Dental Implants are a permanent solution to a lost tooth (or teeth) and have many benefits over some of your other options.…
6 Essential Oils for Healthy Gums and Teeth!
Let’s face it; Essential oils are all the rage these days. Known for their unique healing and therapeutic benefits, essential oils have been used for centuries dating all the way back to 2000 BC. In recent years, the rise of essential oils has taken health care to an entirely new perspective, for uses like aromatherapy,…
Everything you need to know about Dental Bone Grafting
Categories: Blog, Bone grafting
What exactly is a bone graft?: Bone grafting is a surgical procedure done when you need to repair bone fractures or replace bone loss. When a tooth is missing or retracted from the alveolar bones that support your roots, gums and teeth, it eventually evaporates, causing facial features to shift and sag over time. This…
As Good As It Gets: Dental Implants
Categories: Dental Implants
As dental health care professionals, we are constantly reminding our patients to take good care of their teeth. That means regular brushing and flossing, without fail. But we know that tooth loss happens, in spite of everyone’s best efforts. When it does, the best solution is a dental implant from Bay Area Surgical Arts. Dental…
PRGF and Dry Sockets
Dry Socket again!!!! Yes, the most common thing that every patient knows about before even they come for their consultation. No need to worry, our patient rarely have this dreaded thing….why? Because for years we have been using the patients own blood products to help them heal faster and to avoid complications such as dry…
Treating Facial Trauma: Maxillofacial Surgery
There are five to six million automobile accidents reported in the United States every year, from parking lot fender-benders to far more serious crashes. They are a leading cause of facial trauma, which can be devastating to those who suffer them. But there is hope, with the team of surgeons available at our San Francisco…
Call It Twilight Dentistry
Categories: Dental Implants, Sedation
Dental implants are one of the most common procedures performed at Bay Area Surgical Arts. Whether they are scheduled at our Cupertino or San Francisco office, most of our procedure are done in a hospital-style operating suite, with the patient under IV sedation. While dental implants have become routine, they still involve surgically placing a…
