Chipped and broken teeth can affect more than just your smile. If left untreated, they can not only affect your oral health, but also your overall health, even if the damage may seem minor. In [...]
The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is an essential part of our oral system. It allows us to perform the complex movements involved in chewing, speaking and other crucial everyday activities. If a [...]
Oral and maxillofacial surgery encompasses a variety of surgical procedures involving the mouth, jaws, and face. A maxillofacial surgeon, or oral and maxillofacial surgeon, is the highly skilled [...]
Wisdom teeth are known for being unpredictable. For many people, the crowns of these third molars begin to form between the ages of 8 and 12 and erupt sometime between their 17th and 21st [...]
Maxillofacial surgery is a discipline that focuses on diagnosing understanding diseases that affect the mouth, jaw and face. The surgeon’s job as a specialist in this field of medicine is [...]
If you’re considering having dental bone grafting surgery, but don’t really know what it’s all about or why it might be necessary, then you’ve come to the right place. [...]
We tend to think of general dentists for any dental and oral issues, but certain conditions may require a maxillofacial surgeon. The maxillofacial surgeon is a dentist specialized in oral and [...]
Wisdom teeth, also known as third molars, are the last teeth to grow in and are located far in the back of your mouth. Depending on your circumstances, your wisdom teeth may need to be removed to [...]
Wisdom teeth removal is a sometimes-necessary procedure that can involve simple or complex extraction. Patients often experience symptoms after the operation, and complications can sometimes [...]
If your dentist decides that you should have your wisdom teeth removed, there is a good reason! There are many consequences to ignoring the removal of these third molars located in the back of [...]