When the time comes to choose an oral surgeon to oversee your dental implant treatment, you want to choose carefully and research the provider’s expertise and experience. There are certain basic criteria that are required for someone to establish an oral surgery practice. Specialists in oral surgery must complete a post-graduate residency after graduating from [...]

Anyone who has ever lost a tooth can certainly understand the precious importance of a second chance. Our teeth just don’t grow back, and once extensive damage has occurred, the natural teeth just can’t be saved. The opportunity to restore your smile, as well as rebuild yourself self-confidence, is worth grabbing. For millions of patients, [...]

It happens to all of us at some point in our lives: We’d like to make an improvement or an upgrade to the current status of our health, but we just don’t know exactly how to move from an idea to an action. It is when you have reached such a crossroad that you realize [...]

It’s your money, and you want to keep as much of it as possible. You certainly don’t want to waste it, and you’d like to make smart decisions on how you use it. In fact, whenever you are able to make those smart decisions, you’re typically able to save more money in the long run. [...]

You may be aware that oral surgeons must complete a post-graduate residency in order to be certified in the specialty. Did you know that your oral surgeon has to complete ongoing courses long after graduating from dental school, though? This continuing education is required by the American Association for Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, along with [...]

Edentulous patients often search for affordable dentures that offer a comfortable fit and good functionality at the same time. Implant-supported dentures fit the bill. Dentures alone often leave patients feeling like they have an incomplete solution. The appliances tend to lose their fit over time, and they require unpleasant tasting adhesives. Conventional dentures don’t come [...]

Although placing dental implants has become a routine procedure for oral surgeons, it’s still a significant undertaking for patients. It’s important to be prepared for every step of the process so that you will know what to expect. Prior to the procedure, you will have a preliminary appointment that allows the oral surgeon to evaluate [...]

There is no single denture that is right for everyone. The design and function of your denture is heavily dependent upon your individual anatomy and the extent of your tooth loss. For patients who are missing all of the natural teeth (upper, lower, or both) a full or complete denture is recommended. For patients who [...]

Missing teeth can be a major drag on your lifestyle, compromising your appearance and diet and knocking your self-esteem down a few notches. Modern dental technology can give patients reasonable facsimiles of their original biological teeth, though, thanks to dental implants. Dental implants are artificial roots that are made of titanium, which fuses with the [...]

Your teeth weren’t meant to be glued to your gums. That’s what makes denture adhesive so frustrating. Although you may need additional stability for your dentures, the glues and adhesives that are available in the drugstore are barely capable of doing the job. The fact is, the best way to replace missing teeth is by [...]