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What are Impacted Wisdom Teeth? Signs & Symptoms

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An impacted wisdom tooth is one that fails to erupt. A wisdom tooth can be partially or fully impacted, and because they fail to fully come in, they pose more risks than normal third molars. While impacted wisdom tooth surgery can be daunting, it’s arguably even more important than surgery to remove non-impacted molars. So […]

What Exactly is a Pediatric Maxillofacial Surgeon?

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In the world of dental specialists, pediatric maxillofacial surgeons deal with some of the most specific, intricate and difficult orofacial issues. Like an oral surgeon is a dental specialist, and a maxillofacial surgeon is an oral surgery specialist, a pediatric maxillofacial surgeon is a maxillofacial surgery specialist. According to ACOMS (American College of Oral and […]

Why Your Dentist Recommends an Oral Surgeon

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Maxillofacial surgery is a unique branch of oral surgery in that it combines dentistry with surgical skill and specific knowledge about the structures of the face, mouth and neck. Maxillofacial surgeons treat trauma and diseases affecting the head and neck. Generally, your dentist will recommend an oral surgeon to you, though you’re free to see […]

Why a Maxillofacial Surgeon’s an Ideal Choice for Facial Cosmetic Surgery

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Are you considering facial cosmetic surgery? Have you thought about turning to an oral surgeon for the work? Because they specialize in facial anatomy and oral surgery, they have the expertise to deliver a whole new look to your appearance that’s natural, fitting, and beautiful. What is a Maxillofacial Surgeon? Maxillofacial surgeons, also known as […]

7 Replacement Options for Missing Teeth

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Missing a tooth or facing a tooth extraction? You’re not alone. In fact, the average adult aged 35 to 49 in the United States is missing seven teeth. Assuming maybe 4 of those “missing” teeth are due to a routine wisdom teeth extraction, that still leaves 3 teeth that are just missing, whether due to […]

9 Signs It’s Time to Remove Your Wisdom Teeth

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Wisdom teeth can be a problem. By your late teens to early 20s, most of your other permanent teeth are well established and positioned in your mouth. There just isn’t a lot of room left over for wisdom teeth by the time they develop. Scientists suspect that wisdom teeth are an evolutionary link to a […]

Need a Dental Bone Graft: What to Expect

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So your oral surgeon confirms that you are a candidate for dental implants, but you’ll need a dental bone graft first. This is a fairly common procedure in oral surgery. It is sometimes needed if the jawbone isn’t strong enough, as is often the case if you’ve had missing teeth and the jawbone has worn […]

How Same Day Dental Implants Save Time & Stress

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Same day dental implants — how is that possible? That’s usually the reaction we get when we mention the option for same day dental implants. It seems too good to be true, but in this case it’s for real. Dental implant technology has come a long way. Thanks to advances in oral surgery and medical […]

A Guide to Recovering from Major Facial Trauma

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If you break a bone in your face or jaw, you may suffer serious problems that can affect your eating, speaking and even the ability to smile. You may require surgery to repair your face so you can enjoy normal activities again. Sometimes full mouth reconstruction is necessary. Repairing facial trauma usually requires a maxillofacial […]