Archive for the ‘ Oral Health ’ Category

How Dental Care is Connected to Heart Disease

As one of the leading causes of death, heart disease is a major cause for alarm. Researchers have found that stress, an unhealthy lifestyle and food are the main causes. However, a shocking discovery was that your dental care is directly related to your heart. People who suffer from gum or periodontal disease have a […]

Cysts and Tumors of the Jawbones

Treatment of cysts and tumors of the jaws and facial skeleton (also called Odontogenic Cysts and Tumors) are a common part of my practice (J Oral Maxillofac Surg 70:2118-2123, 2013). When and Where we see Cysts and Tumors We see odontogenic cysts and tumors most commonly associated with impacted teeth such as third molars/wisdom teeth. […]

Risks Associated With Wisdom Teeth and Pregnancy

Pregnancy can affect oral health, and so, it is advised that patients who are or who plan to become pregnant should be evaluated and followed closely from a dental standpoint in order to minimize dental problems during pregnancy. Increased Risk During Pregnancy In a recent study, the presence of wisdom teeth that have a continuity […]

Oral Health Tips for Kids

Good oral health care for adults start when we’re still children. As a parent, you want the best oral health for you child during the course of their life. Below you will find the best dental care tips for you child to ensure a beautiful and healthy smile. Oral Health Tips for Kids Introduce your […]

Does Oral Health Change When We Get Older?

You have to feel for teeth, the amount of biting, gnashing, chewing, grinding – they take a battering over a lifetime. But with the proper oral health care regime throughout your life, you can keep them looking good for longer. The truth is your teeth change with age and you should have a different regime […]

Avoid Beverages that Promote Tooth Decay

One of the leading reasons for tooth extraction is tooth decay. There are many instances when tooth extraction could have been avoided had there been less severe tooth decay. So, just how can you help prevent tooth decay and tooth extraction? Start by removing tooth decay-inducing beverages from your diet. Bad Beverages Soda Chances are you’ve […]

Bone Grafting – Introducing PRGF

Let’s face it, there’s more to a pretty smile than nice teeth. Healthy bones are an essential component in maintaining a camera-perfect smile. At Wagner Oral Surgery and Dental Implant Specialists, we understand that not everyone has perfect oral health. Dental implants and bone grafting are excellent solutions for an imperfect smile. If you’re ready […]

Importance of Facial Protection

April was National Facial Protection Month, but we’re dedicated to it all year! If you have a child that plays sports or you coach a sport, take some time to talk to your kids about protecting themselves against dental and facial injuries. Experts have offered up these specific tips for children who play sports: Always […]

Soldent, a Cutting-Edge Dental Implant Technology

Researchers at the Universitat Jaume I (UJI) in Castellon, in collaboration with industry professionals, have created a new material prototype for new dental implant option for those with bone deficiencies. It is common to lose bone in areas where teeth were previously removed. Poor bone quality or quantity can be caused by a number of diseases, […]

Alcohol Consumption Increases Risk of Oral Cancer for Men

According to a recent study in the American Journal of Public Health, alcohol consumption causes approximately 20,000 cancer deaths in the U.S. each year, especially oral cancer in men. Cancers of the mouth, esophagus and throat were commonly alcohol-related and the cause of death for men, resulting in about 6,000 total deaths annually. It has […]