Keep Yourself Safe from Oral Cancer; it’s Easy!
Oral cancers, just like most cancers, are a very real risk. Oral cancers are the 14th most common type in the US, and the 3rd most common type among biological males. But the good news is that, among the many types of cancers, oral cancer is extremely preventable, and when caught early, highly treatable. That’s because […]
How Platelet-Rich Fibrin is Changing Dentistry
Dentistry has seen a lot of changes in the past few years. One of the latest advancements is platelet-rich fibrin (PRF), a treatment that uses the patient’s own blood to heal dental problems. It naturally fits the criteria for holistic dental operations since it uses biological material from the patient’s own body. PRF contains an […]
Gross Stuff in Oral Surgery: What Are Mouth Lesions?
Oral lesions are gross. They’re a sign of big health problems in your mouth, but more often than not they’re also a signal that something else in the body is wrong, too. There are a thesis’ worth of types of oral lesions, everything from slightly swollen glands to red, velvety spots inside your cheek. They […]
The Anatomy of a Wisdom Tooth
We all know the Golden Rule of Wisdom Teeth: get them taken out before they have the chance to cause problems. But what is it about wisdom teeth that makes them problematic? Why are these teeth different? And what’s the urgency on getting an oral surgery to remove your wisdom teeth before you’re even fully […]
“Turkey Teeth” Have Gone Viral. But Is This Version of Pearly Whites Safe?
The latest trend in cosmetic surgery is Turkey Teeth. Though, at first, a very strange and ugly bird comes to mind, the “Turkey” is actually for the country, which is the most popular place in the world to have this procedure done due to its extremely low cost. But we’ve all seen the pictures of […]
Which Foods Should You Avoid this Holiday Season?
Everyone loves to indulge during the Holidays. After gifts, seasonal winter dishes are people’s most favorite part of the whole ordeal. However, all those rich, indulgent foods can wreak havoc on the health of your mouth. They have the potential to hurt your teeth in a way that lasts well past the Holidays. Worth it? […]
Everything You Need to Know about Dental Bone Grafting
Dental bone grafting is a process where an oral or maxillofacial surgeon adds scaffolding to an area of the jaw that is deteriorated to encourage natural bone to grow back in that area. Dental bone grafts can be made of natural or synthetic materials, and might be paired with other treatments that help speed healing, […]
6 Amazing Benefits of Dental Implants
Widely regarded as the gold standard of tooth replacement, dental implants are the most holistic, comprehensive method available for smile reconstruction. Tens of millions of people in the US have at least one missing tooth, most often due to decay and gum disease. Missing teeth aren’t only unsightly in our culture, but missing teeth pose […]
All About Misaligned Jaws: Getting Rid of Your Orofacial Pain
A misaligned jaw, also referred to as a crooked or uneven jaw, is when your upper jaw doesn’t line up correctly with your lower jaw. Because the jaw relies on a system of soft and hard tissues to work together, an imbalance in any bone, muscle or joint can cause the jaw to come out […]
George Washington, Fake Teeth, & the American Revolution
Of all the important things George Washington is known for, like being the first President and his starring role during the founding of US democracy, we often focus on his teeth…or lack thereof. We have this weird obsession with understanding what George Washington’s dentures were made of and what they would have looked like. Is […]
Why Do Dentures Stop Fitting?
Dentures have come a long way in the last couple of decades. It used to be that you could immediately tell if someone was wearing dentures, and it used to be that people who wore dentures dealt with constant readjusting, clacking and falling out. Not anymore! Dentures now look so real and fit so well […]
Oral Surgery for Seniors: Features & Challenges
The human body is an amazing thing, and despite all the cricks and creaks of older joints, our elderly friends and family will tell you what an experience it is to watch the world and their place in it change over the years. And just as it’s important to value our seniors, and for them […]
