What are dental implants? Dental implants are replacement tooth roots that provide a foundation for both fixed and removable replacement teeth. Like roots, dental implants are secured within the jawbone and not visible once surgically placed. Teeth replacement is not new to dental technology. Early civilizations practiced teeth replacements; archaeologists have discovered skulls where teeth…
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How to Check Yourself for Oral Cancer
Categories: Cancer
Oral cancer is serious business. The good news is that you can do something about it. Regular self-examinations may help you pick up on warning signs in time to act on them. Oral health professionals are experts on mouths, but the only expert on you is YOU. If you notice something strange going on in your mouth, contacting a professional at our office is your best mode of action.
April Oral Cancer Awareness Month: Let’s Spread The Word
Categories: Oral Cancer
Has there ever been a moment in your life where you felt that you should be a part of something bigger than yourself? An organization, a charity, or a non-profit perhaps? Humans are born with the innate desire to help others, so it’s no wonder that we may feel the need to give back to the world in one way or another. And sometimes, it’s the simple acts that yield the most difference. This month you have the opportunity to get involved with a sweeping issue that goes unnoticed too often, and you may help save a life by doing it.
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The Miracle of Bone Grafting
Categories: Blog, Bone grafting
Bone grafting is something of a miracle. Although you only get one set of bones, it’s actually possible to convince your body to repair itself with new bone material where you need it most. We aren’t talking about growing a whole femur. We’re talking about growing just enough bone material to strengthen weak spots in your jaw.
Cold Turkey for quitting!
Well it seems there is new research that cold turkey quitting may be more effective than a “quitting plan”. Lindson-Hawley and her team from Oxford University set out to compare the two strategies to see which one is a more effective approach. Looks like its the cold turkey! According to the American Cancer Society (ACS),…
After Surgery: What to Feed a Delicate Mouth
Categories: OMS
There’s nothing like oral surgery to make you appreciate the solid foods and acidic drinks you can’t have right away. Sandwiches, chips, and orange juice should all be avoided after oral surgery such as wisdom tooth removal, dental implant surgery, and orthognathic surgery. Too much chewing can re-open the sensitive areas of your mouth, and can cause bleeding or infection. But don’t worry–we have a few healthy food and beverage recommendations you can use while your mouth is delicate.
Facial Trauma: Let a Pro Handle Your Injury
Categories: OMS
Facial trauma covers an array of conditions, but in general it’s an umbrella term for facial injury. This covers everything from tooth damage to eye socket injury. When it comes to mending damage to your face, you want to make sure an expert handles it. Facial trauma is not just about pain; it’s an emotional issue as well. This is about your face, and making sure you when you recover from your injury, you are still just as happy to see yourself in the mirror.
Dental Implants: What to Expect
Categories: Blog, Dental Implants
If you have been considering dental implant surgery, you might be concerned about what to expect. Questions such as: “Will I need to take time off of work?”, “Will I need bone grafting?” and “How quickly will I heal?” are not uncommon. We get that you’ve got questions, and we’ve got answers.
Tooth Trauma – Complicated Crown/Root Fracture – What Now?
Categories: Blog
You tripped, you fell and now you have found yourself with a part of your tooth broken and the root exposed. Since this injury is traumatic, we thought it be best if you had a general overview of what to expect during the investigation and treatment stages.
