Forensic Dental Anthropology: Did the Ancients Take Care of Their Teeth?
Are our teeth and gums better than those of people who lived 5000 years ago? Believe it or not, the answer to this question is
Are our teeth and gums better than those of people who lived 5000 years ago? Believe it or not, the answer to this question is
So, we all know that dental insurance covers our bi-yearly dental cleanings and exams; a general rule of thumb with all types of health insurance
Congratulation Seniors! Each year, Wilmington Oral Surgery selects a local high school student who is interested in pursuing a career in the dental or medical
It’s hard to objectively answer which way of replacing lost teeth is “best,” because everyone’s mouth is different. We can discuss what’s ideal in cases
Oral and maxillofacial surgeons might be the ultimate puzzle solvers. Facial trauma, especially when it involves complex fractures, requires a specialized hand and an understanding
We know sugar isn’t good for your overall health, and that definitely includes your teeth. From almost infancy, it seems as if parents and dentists
Cleft palates in infants aren’t super common, but they’re common enough they warrant the need for a specialist in pediatric maxillofacial surgery to understand how
When you hear about impacted teeth, your first thought is likely a complex wisdom tooth extraction that includes shaving into the jaw and/or dental bone
As far as options for replacing missing teeth go, the most holistic method of tooth replacement is dental implant surgery. Yes, it’s invasive; yes, it
Yes. You’re never too old to get your wisdom teeth removed. Admittedly, getting it done in your late teens to early 20’s is ideal, but
If the oral surgeon who’s going to extract your wisdom teeth tells you one or more of them are “impacted,” that means they haven’t been
The teeth that come in after you lose all your milk teeth – your adult teeth – are meant to last you through your decades
Eventually, even the nicest set of dentures stops feeling like it fits your mouth like a glove. This isn’t anyone’s fault – because dentures don’t biologically replace your teeth and roots, your mouth will continue to move and change over time as jawbone density decreases and your ridges shrink. It’s a simple solution, though, and one your oral surgeon likely prepared for. All you have to do is go back in to see them and have a new mold made. They can make you a new set of dentures that fits perfectly, or, if your mouth is healthy enough, ask your oral surgeon about the All-on-Four dentures.