Avoiding Gingivitis
Gingivitis is a type of gum disease that leads to sore gums and caused by plaque buildup. Plaque is a sticky film, comprised of bacteria, that is found on the teeth and gums. The bacteria can produce toxins that irritate the gums. When plaque hardens into tartar, it can’t be removed with brushing. If your […]
Best Foods to Eat After an Oral Surgery Procedure
What Can You Eat After Oral Surgery? After you’ve had surgery on your mouth, only some foods feel okay to eat. You need to eat what feels comfortable, and you need to ensure you do not complicate your healing process. You also need to avoid sipping through a straw, too, as the air pressure from […]
Is There Anyone Who Is NOT A Good Dental Implant Candidate?
Most adults whose jaw and gums are in good health — and whose overall general health is strong — are good candidates for dental implants. With modern advancements in holistic tooth replacement, even if your jaw needs a bit of help to take a dental implant properly, dental bone grafting can make most people viable candidates […]
Tooth Roots Wrapped Around Jaw Bone
The description of tooth roots wrapping around the jawbone involves a bit of poetic license; roots can’t actually go around the jaw bone. This is more of a descriptive term for troublesome tooth roots that are a bit more… meandering than they should be. Tooth roots sit within the jaw. But sometimes those roots may […]
Common Causes of Jaw Pain
Jaw pain is no fun. It can make essential activities, like eating and speaking, difficult. There are many things that can cause your jaw to hurt, from benign things like clenching your teeth because you’re stressed, to more serious things like osteoporosis or oral cancers. Luckily, the vast majority of cases of jaw pain have […]
The Connection Between Diet, Oral Hygiene and Tooth Loss
Tooth decay and gum disease are the leading causes of tooth loss. There are over 36 million people in the US with no teeth, and over 120 million with at least one missing tooth. Decayed and lost teeth are a result of injury, disease, decay or simple wear and tear. In turn, tooth loss disproportionately […]
Don’t Worry About Dental X-rays
Most dentist suggest you have dental x-rays taken yearly. And there’s never a big to-do about it; it only takes moments to get a full 360-degree set of images of your entire mouth and jaw. X-rays can be invaluable, as they can catch big issues early – before they’re even issues at all. Wait – […]
Dealing with Diabetes & Oral Health – Notes from an Oral Surgeon
Nearly 30 million Americans have a form of diabetes, most of whom have Diabetes Type II. Those with Type I can do little but manage the condition, whereas Type II, if brought on by unhealthy lifestyle, can be reversed. The issue is, people don’t understand all the risks Diabetes II brings with it. This disease […]
Looking for a Great Oral Surgeon Near Cincinnati?
We often get calls from potential patients who have heard good things about Wilmington Oral Surgery, but aren’t sure if they want to make the drive to be treated by our expert team. After all, finding a great oral surgeon can be hard. And finding a great oral surgeon near you? Harder. Thankfully, our dental […]
Dental Implants: A Better Choice in the Long Run
Missing teeth are a bummer. Not only do your appearance and self-esteem suffer, but lost teeth cause a cascade effect in your mouth; other teeth move, your bite becomes misaligned, and your jaw starts to deteriorate at the site of the empty sockets. There are several methods of replacing missing or decayed teeth, some of […]
Ignore Impacted Teeth at Your Peril
When a wisdom tooth doesn’t fully erupt through the gums, it is called an “impacted” tooth. An impacted tooth is usually unable to fully enter because there isn’t enough room in your mouth. It can cause a range of problems, some serious, including: Difficulty brushing, which can lead to tooth decay and infection. Partially impacted […]
A New Smile, A New You
Oral health is the gateway to total body health. Your smile can be the gateway to emotional and relational health. At Wilmington Oral Surgery, our patients frequently share with us significant concerns related to their smile. This can range from tooth size, color, shape, spacing of teeth, past trauma and tooth loss. Many people, though, […]
