Healing After Wisdom Tooth Extractions

Healing After Wisdom Tooth Extractions After a wisdom tooth extraction, it is important to rest, follow the instructions of your oral and maxillofacial surgeon (OMS) and give your body a chance to recover from the surgery. Here are a few ways you can help ensure successful healing. What to Do After Wisdom Tooth Surgery Immediately… Read more »

Healing Process for Dental Implants

Healing Process for Dental Implants After dental implant surgery, a proper healing process is essential to ensure the long-term success and stability of the implant. Understanding the healing process can help you prepare and know what to expect as you embark on your new tooth journey. What to Expect After Surgery Your oral and maxillofacial… Read more »

How Do Dental Implants Work?

How Do Dental Implants Work? Dental implant surgery, performed by an oral and maxillofacial surgeon (OMS), is the most permanent solution available for missing teeth as the implants integrate directly with a patient’s jawbone. Missing teeth are more than just a cosmetic issue; they affect how a person breathes, eats and drinks.  What Are Dental… Read more »

How Much are Dental Implants?

How Much are Dental Implants? The total cost for dental implants will vary from person to person and should be discussed with the oral and maxillofacial surgeon (OMS) who will be performing the procedure. Patients requiring a single implant in response to a facial injury or tooth loss should expect a different cost for their dental implant than someone receiving full-mouth dental… Read more »

Impacted Wisdom Teeth

What Are Impacted Wisdom Teeth? Wisdom teeth are the third set of molars that generally come in between the ages of 17 and 25. These four teeth are generally the last to emerge in adults, but what does it mean for wisdom teeth to be “impacted?” Impacted wisdom teeth are those that do not have… Read more »

Is Jaw Surgery Necessary?

Is Jaw Surgery Necessary? Those who may benefit from corrective jaw surgery – or orthognathic surgery – include those with an improper bite resulting from misaligned teeth and/or jaws. In some cases, a person’s upper and lower jaws may grow at different rates. Injuries and craniofacial anomalies seen at birth may also affect jaw alignment…. Read more »

Joint Stabilization and Diagnosis in Orthognathic Surgery

Joint Stabilization and Diagnosis in Orthognathic Surgery Corrective jaw surgery – also called orthognathic surgery – is a procedure performed to correct abnormalities or misalignments of the jaw. Stability of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) plays an important role in the success and long-term outcome of jaw surgery. Understanding the TMJ The temporomandibular joint connects the… Read more »

Monitoring Wisdom Teeth

Why Monitor Wisdom Teeth? Although wisdom tooth removal is a common procedure for teenagers, many people grow into adulthood with their wisdom teeth. Whether their wisdom teeth are impacted or have erupted, adults should monitor them and practice good wisdom tooth care. Wisdom teeth require extra attention because: OMS Voices Preview: Wisdom Teeth FAQs How to Monitor Wisdom Teeth… Read more »

OMS or Dentist?

OMS or Dentist? How is an OMS Different than a Dentist? For many people, a loose tooth, tooth pain or even general oral discomfort might bring back memories of anxiety-inducing visits to the dentist. It also can be difficult to find time to visit a dentist, let alone schedule time to see a specialist. It… Read more »