If you have seen an oral and maxillofacial surgeon, like Dr. Peak, to learn about your restoration options following tooth loss, you may have discussed dental implants and bone grafting as part of your treatment plan. These two procedures often go together. However, not many patients are familiar with bone graft surgery. We’ll highlight what…
DetailsYour third molars usually come in when you are in your late teens or early twenties. Their emergence at this more mature age has led to their more common name, “wisdom teeth.” Many people have no issues with their teeth. However, it is common for a wisdom tooth to cause complications in the mouth, leading to…
DetailsHave you experienced an injury to your face? You may feel pain, and you might feel self-conscious about the way you look. Fortunately, dental surgery can help. Highly trained dental specialists known as oral and maxillofacial surgeons can perform procedures to fix injuries to your jaw or mouth. These procedures address soft tissue injuries, broken…
DetailsIf you have an upcoming dental surgery, you may be wondering about managing pain and potential anxiety. After all, even though your surgery may be necessary for your oral health, you might be feeling nervous about the procedure. Fortunately, you have options for anesthesia and sedation that can help you manage the pain and have…
DetailsAny type of surgery can cause someone to feel anxiety about the procedure. That’s why you might feel nervous about an upcoming oral surgery. Whether your treatment is for a facial injury, oral cancer, or tooth extraction or implantation, it’s very normal to feel apprehensive. Fortunately, there are ways to reduce your dental anxiety. Here…
DetailsAccording to a report from the CDC, one in four adults in the US suffers from untreated tooth decay. Looking after your dental health should be a top priority if you want your pearly whites to last you a lifetime. Understanding the anatomy of your teeth will help you care for your teeth better. In…
DetailsA properly aligned jaw helps you eat, sleep, and live life comfortably. But sometimes, the upper and lower jaws grow in different ways that can cause an underbite, overbite, or an open bite. Even eating a slice of pizza can be impossible, and the pain can be intolerable. The jaw misalignment might affect facial features,…
DetailsDental implants are a popular treatment for tooth loss. This intervention outperforms conventional appliances in different ways, but it’s still important for each patient to do their research and meet with an oral surgeon to determine if dental implants are the right choice for them. The Technology Behind Dental Implants Dental implants are unique because…
DetailsOur third molars, otherwise known as the “wisdom teeth,” are the largest teeth in our mouth. Therefore, they are highly likely to be impacted. As time has passed, the human jaw has evolved to become smaller, and most people don’t have enough room for the wisdom teeth to erupt properly. It’s important to know the…
DetailsBefore dental implants, it was simply not possible to replace the root structures of missing teeth. Other attempts to replicate the roots of teeth in the past were unable to provide the level of function that today’s dental implants can. Beyond replacing the roots of teeth, dental implants can support a variety of prosthetics like…
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