How to Avoid Dry Socket After a Tooth Extraction

How to Avoid Dry Socket After a Tooth Extraction

If you’re having a tooth extracted, you’ll want to take steps to avoid experiencing dry socket afterward. Dry socket is a very painful condition that can occur in the days following a dental extraction. While it’s treatable, it’s much easier to prevent the problem in...
What Is a Sinus Lift, and When Do You Need One?

What Is a Sinus Lift, and When Do You Need One?

Dental implants are an effective treatment option for individuals with one or more missing teeth. However, in order to be successful, implants need to have a strong base for support in the jawbone. If you have a thin or brittle jawbone, then your dentist may recommend...
Recognizing the Symptoms of TMD

Recognizing the Symptoms of TMD

The TMJ or the temporomandibular joint is a sliding-hinge-like joint that connects the jawbone to your skull. If you frequently suffer from severe jaw pain, have noticed ringing in your ears, or experience unusual headaches, you could be exhibiting symptoms of TMJ...
Osseointegration and Dental Implant Treatment

Osseointegration and Dental Implant Treatment

A dental implant is an artificial titanium fixture surgically placed in your jaw to act as a replacement tooth root. While you heal, your implant fuses with the surrounding bone, becoming a permanent and stable part of your jaw. Osseointegration is a vital step in...
How to Prepare for Oral Surgery

How to Prepare for Oral Surgery

Oral surgery may seem like a scary proposition, especially if you have never undergone a similar procedure. However, most oral surgeries are completed within a few hours and in an outpatient setting. This means that patients can return home to begin recovering within...