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MEDICATION RELATED OSTEONECROSIS OF THE JAWS

Medication related osteonecrosis of the jaws (MRONJ) is a disorder with bone maturation that occurs as a result of taking certain medications (historically bisphosphonate drugs such as Fosamax; more recently with antiangiogenic drugs such as Denosumab; and mainly from injectable forms of these drugs used in chemotherapy such as Zometa) where dental related disease processes […]

COMPLETE IMPLANT TEETH – ALL ON FOUR – TEETH IN A DAY

I am excited to announce that we have taken the All on Fourä concept to a new level. There are many ways to say it: Teeth in a Dayä, Same Day Teethä, Smile in a Dayä, etc, etc. These have all been coined to illustrate the immediacy of this technique. We have refined our technique […]

Raise Oral Cancer Awareness

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Wisdom Teeth: Recovery Tips

Wisdom Teeth are the back molars that come in last, usually between the ages of 18-25. These molars are typically removed due to lack of space that can cause shifting of the surrounding teeth. If you are experiencing pain and discomfort, you may need to have your wisdom teeth removed. Below are a few things […]

DIFFERENT METHODS FOR THIRD MOLAR REMOVAL

I have been practicing for over 30 years and have had the privilege of removing wisdom teeth on thousands of patients. I have been fortunate that I have never had an incidence of a permanent nerve injury in the under 20 age group. We also have very rarely had a problem with nerve injury in […]

3 Benefits of Dental Implants

Missing teeth? You may be trying to decide what replacement procedure is best for you; dental implants, dentures or maybe even another option. When it comes to choosing, we always recommend dental implants. Dental Implants are a permanent solution to a lost tooth (or teeth) and have many benefits over some of your other options. […]

Everything You Need to Know About Dental Bone Grafting

What exactly is a bone graft? Bone grafting is a surgical procedure done when you need to repair bone fractures or replace bone loss. When a tooth is missing or retracted from the alveolar bones that support your roots, gums and teeth, it eventually evaporates, causing facial features to shift and sag over time. This […]

Holiday Food Guide For After Your Wisdom Teeth Surgery

Having your wisdom teeth removed during the holidays might be upsetting— especially when thinking about all the food you’re going to miss out on. Luckily for you, there’s still hope! Fortunately, there are plenty of options that are not only delicious, but post-removal friendly! Below is a handy post-wisdom teeth removal food guide to help […]

What Exactly is a Dental Implant?

Missing teeth? No problem. A dental implant is a way to replace an empty void that may be leaving you self-conscious about your smile. Whether the vacant spot is due to a sports injury, facial trauma, periodontal complication, or bad oral hygiene, it can fill the vacancy permanently and give you a boost of confidence. […]

Do You Need Your Wisdom Teeth Removed?

Getting your wisdom teeth removed seems to be a rite of passage these days. Everyone knows a friend or a family member who has gotten them extracted or even have had them pulled themselves. Aside from enjoying the perks of getting these last set of molars extracted such as getting to miss school or even […]