Dental implants look and feel more natural and last longer than any other type of tooth replacement. They are the most effective tooth replacement option to prevent bone loss and do not require other teeth to be shaved down. Because of this, they're an ideal investment in your long-term oral health, and are usually the best option if your mouth is healthy enough to accommodate an implant.
Full-arch implant restorations are a better alternative to dentures. If you've lost most or all of your teeth, full-arch implant restorations may be the best way to get your smile back permanently with 4-6 implants. Most patients say they look the most natural and function like natural teeth. They last much longer, require less special care, and look and feel more natural. If you’ve lost most or all of your teeth, full-arch implant restorations may be the best way to get your smile back permanently.
Wisdom teeth often have to be extracted to ensure the rest of your teeth and gums stay healthy. Wisdom teeth are the last teeth to erupt and there is often inadequate space. This results in misaligned teeth, crowding, damage to neighboring teeth and gum infections. Partial eruption of wisdom teeth creates pockets that can lead to bacterial accumulation, infection and cavities. If teeth remain impacted, they can develop cysts over time. Even if your wisdom teeth erupt, they may be hard to clean or prone to gum disease due to how far back they are. Generally, having wisdom teeth removed can prevent future more costly problems.
Bone grafting is a surgical procedure that is performed to preserve or regenerate bone in patients who have experienced resorption after tooth loss or need additional bone in their jaw to support a dental implant. Dental implants are the best way to restore missing teeth as they look and feel natural and can last a lifetime with proper care. Bone grafting is an initial step that can expand your options for tooth replacement.
No one deserves to struggle with stress or pain during surgery. Fear of the unknown and anxiety from past experiences is common. We offer a wide range of sedation options to keep you calm and comfortable for a pain-free experience. These options range from local anesthesia, to nitrous oxide, to IV twilight sedation, to general anesthesia. During your consultation, you will get to discuss each option with your doctor and determine what is best for you.
Biopsies are usually recommended if your dentist has noticed a lesion or another irregularity in your mouth during an oral cancer screening. Oral cancer is rare, but often goes undetected unless your dentist notices its early signs. Biopsies allow your doctor to check the lesion for cancer. No matter the result of your biopsy, you’ll be able to take the right steps to protect your health both now and in the future.
Orthodontists may refer patients to an oral surgeon to treat a variety of issues before or during orthodontic treatment. This is to ensure their teeth are capable and prepared to go through the orthodontic process. Some of these issues are very straightforward and can be treated in our office. It is common for patients to have a tooth that is "stuck" or impacted. After wisdom teeth, the canines (eyetooth) are the next most common teeth to be impacted. Typically there is not enough space or the angulation of the teeth is misguided causing the canine to be impacted. Because they are an important tooth in your mouth, surgery may be needed to bring the tooth into the dental arch. Sometimes extra teeth (supernumerary) block eruption of the normal teeth. Early recognition of crowding, extra teeth, and missing teeth is important to properly time surgery based on development and orthodontic treatment. We work closely with your orthodontist to help you achieve the best orthodontic results.
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