Archive for 2014

Dental Implants—Your Third Set of Teeth

While implants were introduced into dental practices in the late 1970s, you may be surprised to know that the earliest recorded attempts of their use date back to the Mayan civilization around 600 A.D. Needless to say, dental implants have undergone giant leaps in improved design, success, and overall patient satisfaction since those ancient times! […]

Kathy Ireland’s Supermodel Smile Restored With Dental Implant

Not too long ago, the former supermodel and present-day business executive Kathy Ireland took a bad fall on her driveway. How bad was it? Bad enough that her husband — a seasoned emergency-room physician — was alarmed. The accident left her with some serious injuries, including wounds to her face and several broken teeth. Fortunately, […]

Tooth Extraction Is Nothing to Fear

Extraction may be the final step required to prevent a cracked or decayed tooth from causing further damage. Or, in the case of crowding or an impacted wisdom tooth, it may be needed to prevent trouble from occurring later. In most cases, however, it’s a routine procedure that’s nothing to fear when done by an […]

Melting Away Anxiety with Oral Sedation Dentistry

If just thinking about a dental appointment results in overwhelming fear or anxiety, then relax—there is great news for you! Oral sedation allows you to relax both your mind and body so that you can focus on feeling peaceful rather than anxious. The first step for addressing this problem is to make sure you communicate […]

Will Wisdom Teeth Someday Become Obsolete?

Most people are familiar with third molars, more commonly known as “wisdom teeth”.  It is usually suggested that a young adult entering the “age of wisdom” have any existing wisdom teeth removed prior to developing any problems. Because most people’s mouth do not have room for these third sets of molars, the remaining wisdom teeth […]

What To Expect When Having a Tooth Extracted

 One of the most common procedures done in our office is tooth extraction. The removal of teeth can be necessary for a number of reasons, including: Joint problems in your jaw Shifting teeth Too much damage to tooth to be repaired Baby teeth that don’t fall out 3rd molars (Wisdom Teeth) impacted (wedged between the […]