What Can I Eat After Oral Surgery?

What Can I Eat After Oral Surgery?

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Oral surgeries require proper aftercare for the best chance of healing. And your diet plays a big role in the process. After all, choosing the right foods can help keep your pain down, prevent complications, …

Can Jaw Surgery Fix My Overbite?

Can Jaw Surgery Fix My Overbite?

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An overbite, or malocclusion, is when the top teeth overlap the bottom teeth. Minor overbites aren’t often that noticeable and may not interfere much with everyday life. On the other hand, a significant overbite can …

Am I A Candidate for Dental Implants?

Am I A Candidate for Dental Implants?

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Dental implants are the gold standard in tooth replacement because they are the best alternative available. After all, they look incredibly natural while functioning just like a real tooth. For those who have been missing …

How Do Dental Implants Work?

How Do Dental Implants Work?

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Dental implants are a great option for replacing one or more teeth. They look and function naturally — and they are a long-term solution. But how do they work? This article explores everything you need …

Why You Should Get a Sinus Lift

Why You Should Get a Sinus Lift

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Missing teeth can have a negative impact on the way you feel about yourself and your overall quality of life — and dental implants can offer a permanent solution. They will restore functionality and enhance …

4 Myths About Dental Implants

4 Myths About Dental Implants

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If you’ve been thinking about replacing your missing teeth and searching the web for information on dental implants, you’ve probably encountered a few myths about the procedure along the way. Do you want to know …

Do Wisdom Teeth Have To Be Removed?

Do Wisdom Teeth Have To Be Removed?

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In years past, dentists and oral surgeons often recommended that every patient have their wisdom teeth removed to prevent future problems. Dentists now believe that normal wisdom teeth not prone to causing problems can be …

How Are Wisdom Teeth Removed?

How Are Wisdom Teeth Removed?

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Wisdom teeth are your third molars. In most people, they do not erupt into the mouth. If left alone, they can cause problems like impaction, infection, tooth misalignment, and adjacent teeth damage. For these reasons, …

5 Signs You Cracked a Tooth

5 Signs You Cracked a Tooth

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A cracked tooth can be a stressful and painful experience, especially when it happens when you’re not expecting it. A cracked tooth may happen suddenly, such as from facial trauma to the mouth area. It …

How to Clean Dental Implants

How to Clean Dental Implants

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Millions of Americans have at least one dental implant and millions more receive at least one dental implant each year.  Dental implants have exploded in popularity over the past few decades due to the aesthetic …

What is Dental Bone Grafting?

What is Dental Bone Grafting?

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Dental bone grafting is a minor oral surgery that replaces degenerated bone in the jaw. A bone graft may be harvested from your own body, it may come from a tissue bank, or synthetic material …

Dental Implants: Myths vs. Facts

Dental Implants: Myths vs. Facts

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You’ve likely heard a lot about dental implants, an effective, permanent solution to missing or damaged teeth. Just like your natural teeth, dental implants are durable and long-lasting. In fact, with good oral care, they’ll …

How Long Do Veneers Last?

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As a restoration method for missing teeth, dental implants have a 98% success rate. However, like any procedure, there are some cases where dental implants fail to integrate or stay in place. Here’s what you …

How Much Do Dental Implants Cost?

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Even though dental implants are the best solution for missing teeth, many patients opt for a bridge or denture instead because of cost concerns. We certainly understand—dental implants are a significant investment! That said, when …

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Dental Implants and Nerve Damage

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Getting dental implants is a big decision for many reasons, but one factor that people often overlook is the risk involved. Granted, dental implant surgery has a very high success rate, but it’s important to …

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The Benefits of Implant-Supported Dental Bridges

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Traditional dental bridges are a long-standing option for replacing missing teeth, but implant-supported dental bridges are increasing in popularity. These bridges rely upon dental implants for support instead of other teeth. Implant-supported dentures are used …

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Wisdom Teeth Dry Socket Symptoms

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Dry socket is one of the complications of wisdom tooth extraction that every patient dreads, but it’s actually less common than you might think. A 2016 study found that only 1.8 percent of patients experienced …

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Signs of Wisdom Tooth Infection

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Getting wisdom teeth is uncomfortable in even the best of circumstances, but when they become infected, discomfort quickly turns into throbbing pain. The location of wisdom teeth in the back of the mouth makes them …

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The Top 4 Benefits of Dental Implants

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Dental implants are touted as the best solution for missing teeth, but patients often wonder if they live up to the hype. They’re a significant investment, after all—are they really that much better than dentures …

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Dental Implants and Bone Loss

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Do you have a tooth or multiple teeth that need to be replaced? Dental implants are considered to be the best option for tooth replacement, often referred to as the “gold standard” of artificial teeth. …

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An Overview of the Dental Implant Process

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Dental implants are quickly becoming one of the most common procedures offered by our practice. It’s no wonder why—dental implants are the most natural replacement for missing teeth because they’re the only solution that replaces …

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4 Myths About Dental Implants Debunked

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Are you considering a dental implant? Perhaps your dentist or oral surgeon has recommended it or perhaps you’re looking for the best solution for a missing or severely decayed tooth or multiple teeth.  Dental implants …