Third molars, otherwise known as “wisdom teeth” usually erupt during the late teens or early twenties. At both of our locations in San Francisco and Cupertino, we extract a lot of wisdom teeth. Although most people have four wisdom teeth, there are some that may have more or less depending on their genetics. Why…
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Bone Grafts in the Bay Area: A Necessary First Step
We know that dental implants can transform your life. Implants are designed to replace the gap in your smile with a natural tooth. In some cases if multiple implants are used, you can replace all of your teeth in a procedure referred to as “All-on-4”. So now you can now have an artificial tooth that…
Jaw Surgery in San Francisco
Some times corrective jaw surgery, or otherwise know as “orthographic surgery,” may be necessary when a patient’s jaws do not fit together properly. This misalignment can cause issues with activities as common as chewing food or speaking. They can also cause headaches due to clinching and grinding, and even sleep apnea, a condition in which…
Patient Care After a Tooth Extraction in San Francisco
The worst is over: you’ve had a tooth extraction, and the procedure went exactly as expected. Now you have to take care of yourself for a few days, so your jaw can heal properly. Bay Area Surgical Arts in San Francisco has some tips. There is going to be some specific advice for you, depending…
Modern Marvels: Dental Implant Surgery in San Francisco
Categories: Dental Implants
Dental implants are modern marvels. A dental implant replaces a missing tooth root by attaching a titanium post into the patient’s jaw. Supporting material, including an artificial tooth, goes on top of the post. When it’s done, the implant has the look and functionality of a natural tooth. With nearly seventy percent of American adults missing…
What is a Wisdom Tooth?
Categories: Blog, Wisdom Teeth
We all know that for most people, wisdom teeth need to be removed in order to prevent serious dental problems! But have you ever wondered, what exactly is a wisdom tooth? Wisdom teeth are the third set of molars that typically grow in during a person’s late teens/early twenties. Why are they called “wisdom” teeth?…
Oral Surgery in San Francisco CA: What To Expect
Categories: Oral surgery
Call it the S-word: surgery. When it comes to your teeth, it means more than just having a cavity filled. If your dentist thinks you may benefit from oral surgery, you’ll have a lot of questions. What’s in store for you? If you choose Dr. Nima Massoomi in San Francisco or Cupertino, CA as your…
Bone Grafting for Dental Implants
Bone grafting and dental implants typically go hand-in-hand, as the loss of a tooth can wear down the surrounding jawbone structure and a dental implant is a common procedure toreplace lost teeth. As soon as a person loses a tooth, bone loss begins. In order to place a sturdy, reliable dental implant, bone grafting procedure…
Better Breakfast for a Better Smile
Categories: Blog, Health and Well being
Breakfast truly is the most important meal of the day. It kick starts your body and provides you with enough energy to make it through your hectic morning as well as keep your mind focused on the task at hand. Eating a balanced breakfast is not only good for you body, but also good for…
Pain management and opioid use
Categories: Blog
Recently with all the attention on opioid abuse, I thought it would be wise to share the recommendations that we all must abide by when we prescribe pain medications to patients after surgery. These recommendations are referred to as the “white paper”, a position paper by the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (AAOMS).…
