For many people, getting their wisdom teeth removed is a pretty painless, simple process. But, there are a few cases when wisdom teeth removal is performed not as a preventative measure, but because of a severe, unpleasant infection. A condition called pericoronitis can develop when the gum tissue around the wisdom teeth become infected and inflamed. Although treatable, the condition …
Talking About Bone Grafting For Dental Implant
For some, bone grafts are required before dental implants because of inadequate bone. A dental implant is a titanium root replacement. It is inserted into the jaw, and as the bone heals, it fuses the root into the mouth structure. However, you have to have a good foundation for the titanium root to be placed, otherwise, the restored tooth will …
Does Smoking Leads To Dental Implant Failure?
A Dental implant is one of the most popular treatments for replacing missing teeth. Dental implants are a permanent solution to restoring your teeth to their natural look and feel. Because dental implants treatment requires oral surgery, special care must be taken to ensure implant success. Smoking is known to be a major contributor to implant failure. Smoking and Increased Risk Dental implants are …
Certain Health Condition Reduced By Dental Implant
Dental implants are considered the standard for replacing missing teeth. If you are missing one or more teeth, you may be a candidate for the procedure, which replaces the root of the missing tooth for a sturdy, permanent restoration. Most patients who are healthy enough to undergo a routine extraction will also be healthy enough for dental implants. Several factors …
The Importance Of Back Teeth Replacement
Millions of people in America have experienced the loss of one or more of their permanent teeth. Whether caused by poor oral care, injury, old age or professional extraction, tooth loss can change every aspect of your daily life in a number of negative ways. While missing back teeth may not be the first thing people see when you smile, …
The Advantage of Botox Cosmetic Treatment
At Prestige Oral Surgery we are concerned with the harmony and balance of the facial structures, and Botox can help patients achieve this goal. What Is Botox Used For? Botox eliminates dynamic wrinkle lines, like crow’s feet and worry lines, which develop as a result of repeated contractions of the facial muscles. Botox cannot correct all of the effects that …
Tips To Help Your Child Proper Dental Hygiene Habits
How many of us have heard that ‘too much sugar will rot your teeth’ while growing up? It’s one of the most common phrases uttered by parents to deter their kids from sucking on sweets and sipping sugary juices all day. And while reducing sugar intake definitely helps prevent tooth decay, it is not merely enough to help kids develop …
Why Dental Implant Is More Beneficial?
A bright and dazzling smile is the key to success for people in their profession as well as in any other aspects of their life. Denture adhesive is one of the options people fall back on to keep their denture in place. Despite some benefits, denture adhesive users find it problematic, and instead of boosting people’s confidence, the fear of …
When Will You Remove Your Wisdom Teeth?
When considering the removal of wisdom teeth, one cannot help but wonder when would be the best time to schedule the surgery. Not only the date for the surgery needs to be taken into consideration but also the recovery time. Firstly, a comprehensive dental examination should be performed to determine if a referral to an oral surgeon for further evaluation …
Let Us Define Osseointegration
The strength, durability, and longevity of dental implants make them the best possible option for replacing missing teeth. Dental Implants are essentially artificial tooth roots that are fused into your jawbone to anchor replacement teeth. This process is called osseointegration. How Dental Implants Integrate Into The Jaw Osseointegration is defined as the process by which living bone and tissue attaches to …