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
Can an older adult still have an operation performed to take all four wisdom teeth out? Yes. You’re never too old to get your wisdom
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
A lot has changed with cosmetic tooth implants over the years. The approach dates back nearly 4000 years ago, but the first-ever implant as we
If you’re missing one or more teeth, don’t fret. First of all, apparently the average middle-aged American is missing seven teeth, so you’re not alone.
What Exactly is a Dental Bone Graft? Pretty much anytime we hear the words “bone graft,” unpleasant, painful procedures come to mind, even though many
There are many reasons you might need to have a tooth extracted. A tooth that’s cracked past the gum line, decayed or infected might need
We see a separate type of doctor to care for our mouths, so it’s easy to think that oral care is a standalone, special thing.
Many of us probably know the difference between a general dentist and an orthodontist – most of us have, or have kids who have, had
Everyone knows that smoking is bad for you; high school health class taught us that. And national campaigns like The Truth Initiative have national PSA
