Oral Surgery Blog for Patients

For patients with a chronic snoring issue, or sleep apnea, medical intervention may be the key to a happier life, both for the patient and the person who tries to sleep next to them at night. While noninvasive treatments such as mouthpieces are often tried first, surgical options do exist and are many times the […]

Facial fractures include breaks in the nose, cheekbones and upper or lower jaw. Typically caused by an acute trauma such as an auto accident, fall or sports collision, these fractures would be treated by an oral and maxillofacial specialist. If you think you may have suffered a facial fracture, here are some questions to answer […]

Although dental implant procedures have an incredibly high success rate, they do carry some risk of failure. Improve your chances of long-term dental-implant success with the following pre and postop strategies.

There are several situations in which your dentist may recommend one of your teeth be extracted. Some examples include severe tooth decay, irreparable damage to your tooth, a serious infection or crowding of the mouth. In this post, we’ll explain the difference between “simple” and surgical extractions and when each type is needed.

An apicoectomy is a treatment typically performed on patients with a failed root canal. If you are suffering from a failed root canal, it’s possible that an apicoectomy can save your tooth from extraction. In this article, we’ll cover why root canals fail, who is a good candidate for an apicoectomy, and what to expect […]

Undergoing corrective jaw surgery (called orthognathic surgery) can be a life-changing event for many patients–but it’s important to prepare yourself for the healing process.

Pericoronitis is an inflammation and infection of the gum tissue surrounding the third set of molars, also known as your wisdom teeth. If left untreated, pericoronitis can lead to infection spreading beyond the jaw and into the cheek, neck and lymph nodes. In this post, we’ll talk about the early warning signs of pericoronitis and […]

Making the decision to get a dental implant is a big step towards getting your smile back. As a top permanent solution for replacing missing teeth, dental implants look and function just like your natural teeth. In this post, we’ll explain how your oral surgeon decides where to place your implants and how many will […]

Dental implants have been a popular treatment for decades but some people are still misinformed. Here are the five common myths about dental implants and the truth behind the story.