Losing an adult tooth affects your appearance, but as long as it doesn't bother you, it’s no big deal, right? Wrong! Find out what happens behind the scenes when you suffer a knocked-out tooth and why you shouldn’t shrug it off.
Oct 1st, 2021
Losing an adult tooth affects your appearance, but as long as it doesn't bother you, it’s no big deal, right? Wrong! Find out what happens behind the scenes when you suffer a knocked-out tooth and why you shouldn’t shrug it off.
If you made it past your teens and 20s with your wisdom teeth intact, don’t celebrate just yet. Those third molars can still cause problems later in life. If yours are giving you trouble, here’s what you need to know about extraction at your age.
The worst part of any surgery is the healing time. Your goal is to heal quickly so you can move on with your life, and you have the power within you to accelerate the process. Here’s what you need to know about platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy.
If you’re a loud snorer, you may be putting your relationship with your bed partner at risk, but the reason behind the snoring may put your health at risk. Here are the dangers of sleep apnea.
When an oral surgeon makes incisions, removes tissue, adds implants, and otherwise alters your mouth, precision is top priority. If you need a dental implant or two, here’s why you should insist on computer-guided implant surgery.
Every time you yawn, gnaw on a steak, or shout for your favorite team, you can thank your jaw, so don’t take it for granted. You can lose the ability to perform all these daily functions if your jawbone health wanes. Here’s what you need to know.
A trip and fall, a fastball in the face, or a right cross can knock a tooth clean out of your mouth. But don’t write it off just yet. If you act fast, you may be able to save your tooth. Here’s how.
Few people are born with perfectly straight teeth, but just because it’s common doesn’t mean it’s harmless. A misaligned bite can cause multiple problems now and in the future. Find out why you shouldn’t ignore a bad bite.
Botox® and dermal fillers have skyrocketed in popularity because they’re safe and effective. But they may be neither safe nor effective if the wrong person administers them. Find out why you need a specialist if you want the best results.
If wisdom teeth are unnecessary, usually cause dental problems, and are often removed, why do we have them? Here’s everything you need to know about your third set of molars.
If you think sleep apnea is just a bad case of snoring, think again. Learn about all the possible complications of sleep apnea if you let it go untreated and why you should seek treatment.
You know that funny clicking sound your jaw makes? You know that not-so-funny pain that comes with it? Those are signs that you may have TMJ disorder, a problem with your jaw joint. Here’s what you need to know.
You’ve probably heard the term “oral surgery” but might not know what it is and what conditions it can treat. Here we look at what oral and maxillofacial surgeons do and how they treat a variety of dental issues.
If you’ve lost a tooth or teeth, you’re not alone. About 178 million Americans have lost at least one tooth, and 40 million have lost all of them. But the solution is easier than ever — All-on-4® dental implants.
Eating, speaking, and laughing make life joyful — unless your jaw is off-kilter. Then suddenly these activities become painful chores you’d rather avoid. Don’t go through life missing out on these basic pleasures. Find out if jaw surgery can help.