Hearing your dentist tell you that you need your wisdom teeth removed can seem a bit overwhelming. That seems like a big step, but for many who come into our office (located in beautiful Frisco, TX), considering wisdom teeth removal is one of the most important decisions you can make for your oral health. Most … Read More >
Millions of Americans are missing at least one tooth. For people unhappy with missing teeth, dental implants may be the ideal solution. Dental implants look, feel, and work like natural teeth. Unlike bridges, dental implants often don’t require additional dental work to be done on surrounding teeth. But are dental implants right for you? If … Read More >
Wisdom tooth removal is one of the most common outpatient procedures done by an oral surgeon. Talking with your oral surgeon about the surgery is important, but so is understanding the recovery process after wisdom teeth removal. In fact, wisdom teeth extraction aftercare is a vital step to helping your mouth heal, alleviating pain, and … Read More >
Nearly everyone has their wisdom teeth removed at some point in their lives. While the wisdom teeth procedure is routine, its post-operative nature makes proper aftercare vital to your recovery. Here’s what you can expect following wisdom teeth surgery. How Long is the Healing Process? One of the top internet searches surrounding wisdom teeth removal … Read More >
Overview Dental implants are medical devices surgically implanted in order restore a person’s use of regular chewing. Dental implants are a popular and effective way to replace missing teeth and are designed to blend in with your other teeth. Dental implants are made up of titanium and other materials that are compatible with the human … Read More >
If you’re thinking about getting a dental implant or have already started the process, you probably have a lot of questions. To have a procedure on your mouth might sound frightening, but it doesn’t need to be. We’re here to answer any of your questions, and ease your anxiety about the surgery:
Oral and maxillofacial surgery is used to treat complex dental problems and medical conditions related to the mouth, teeth, jaws, and face requiring oral surgery. Much of the practice of oral surgery is focused on facial reconstructive surgery, facial trauma surgery, and dental procedures involving the jawbone (like wisdom tooth extractions and dental implants). The … Read More >
Photo By image_jungle at istock It’s the weekend and you’re all geared up to tackle a long-neglected to-do list for an upcoming backyard barbecue. You decide to start by weeding out the vegetable patch. Unfortunately, you leave the hoe lying on the ground and trip over it. When you land, you notice that you’ve landed … Read More >
Photo By laflor at istock Wisdom teeth typically come in during your late teens or early 20s, the third set of molars located in the very back of the jaw, both top and bottom. These teeth are thought to be an evolutionary response to teeth lost through use and decay. Before modern dentistry, including fluoride … Read More >
Photo By ibreakstock at istock Salivary glands produce saliva, which helps you digest food and maintain a moist environment in the throat and mouth. There are three types of salivary glands called the sublingual, submandibular and parotid glands. Each of these glands produces saliva and secretes it into the mouth. There are also minor salivary glands … Read More >
