Oral Surgery Blog for Patients
Can You Keep Your Wisdom Teeth?
Key Takeaways While there are many reasons to remove your wisdom teeth, it’s not always necessary. If you’re one of the lucky few, you may be able to keep your wisdom teeth—but only a dentist or oral surgeon can tell you whether it’s a good idea. These days, it seems like removing your wisdom teeth […]
What Happens if You Have a Broken Wisdom Tooth?
Key Takeaways: A broken wisdom tooth can be extremely painful, and can negatively impact your oral and overall health. Extraction of the broken tooth is often the best option to address both the discomfort of a broken tooth and prevent future issues.
Should I Go to an Oral Surgeon to Have My Wisdom Teeth Extracted?
Key Takeaways While many dentists can remove wisdom teeth in their office, they’re not always equipped to handle complex cases and the high risk of complications. A dedicated oral surgeon offers a higher level of patient care before, during, and after the procedure.
Mini Dental Implants: Everything You Need to Know
Smaller in size than traditional dental implants, mini dental implants (MDIs) are an increasingly popular option for securing dentures and other dental prosthetics to the jaw. MDIs offer a number of advantages, including the ability to fit where traditional implants don’t. However, there are trade-offs to using MDIs as well, particularly in terms of durability […]
Pericoronitis: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments
Pericoronitis is a condition that occurs when the gum tissue around your wisdom teeth becomes inflamed, irritated, and, in many cases, infected. It most often occurs when the tooth is partially erupted, and can cause pain, swelling, and bad breath. Infection is common with pericoronitis, and quick treatment is essential to prevent further complications. What […]
How to Deal with Wisdom Teeth Pain
Wisdom teeth discomfort can start gradually or suddenly, but it’s important to address these toothaches promptly. If your wisdom teeth are bothering you, you should schedule an appointment with an oral surgeon. Wisdom Teeth Pain Symptoms: What Do They Mean? Wisdom teeth pain often results from one or more reasons. Depending on the cause of […]
Teeth Replacement Options: All-on-4 Dental Implants vs. Traditional Implants
Have you lost all—or nearly all—your teeth to age, advanced periodontal disease, decay, or injury? Are your removable dentures failing and causing too many problems? Have you been told you are not a candidate for dental implant surgery to replace missing teeth due to bone loss in your jaw? The good news is that modern […]
Types of Dental Implants for Replacing Missing Teeth
Missing teeth can affect more than just your smile—they can impact your confidence, your ability to enjoy your favorite foods and even your overall quality of life. If you’ve ever felt the embarrassment of hiding your smile or struggled with the discomfort of chewing, you’re not alone. At Bergen Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, our oral […]
Is Oral Surgery Minimally Invasive?
Your dentist may have recently told you you need a tooth extracted, a dental implant, or another oral surgery procedure. You may be concerned and wondering, ‘Is oral surgery minimally invasive?’ Over the years advancements in technologies and techniques have meant that many procedures that once were considered invasive and required lengthy recovery times are […]
What is the Osseointegration of Dental Implants?
If you had a consultation with one of our oral surgeons about dental implants, you may have heard us use the word ‘osseointegration’ and are wondering what it means. We often talk about osseointegration as it pertains to the healing process of dental implants. Simply put, osseointegration is a natural process that occurs when the […]
