Posts Tagged ‘ tooth ’

Wisdom Teeth Removal: Evaluating Risk Using Cone Beam Scanning

There are inherent risks with wisdom teeth removal. At Wagner Oral Surgery, we use advanced technology to predict the risk and prepare for surgery. When removing third molar teeth, there is an increased risk of injury to the sensory nerve in the lower jaw, especially in the adult patient. The risk generally increases with age. […]

Oral Surgeons Needed on Medical Missions

 The dental and oral surgery profession is known for their generosity and  talent on medical missions. However, worldwide, there is still a huge need for these specialists’ skills. A great way for dentists and oral surgeons to help find solutions to the world’s ongoing dental crisis is to become involved in medical missions. At Wagner […]

Why Dental Implants Are Necessary

What would you do if you went to the dentist to get two or three teeth pulled, then woke up and realized that all of your teeth were pulled out? Sounds like a nightmare, right? It was a reality for a 21-year-old Indiana man who went to a dentist to get three painful teeth pulled. […]

Early Rather Than Later Is Best For Wisdom Teeth Removal

One of the questions we’re asked frequently at Wagner Oral Surgery is whether or not to remove wisdom teeth if they’re not causing problems. Our answer is usually yes, we recommend removal of wisdom teeth at about age 15. In some cases, such as with braces, we recommend removal as part of that treatment plan. That’s because late emerging wisdom teeth can cause […]

American Heart Association Retreats From Link Between Gum and Heart Disease

After decades of advice to brush and floss regularly as a way to combat heart disease and stroke, the American Heart Association has now retreated.

Foods Bad For Your Smile

Soft Drinks These beverages’ high acid content can strip minerals from your tooth’s enamel. You may have been told that this is only the case in dark sodas, but this is proven untrue. In fact, studies have shown that clear, citrus-flavored soft drinks dissolve enamel 2-5 times more than colas. Sports Drinks It’s important to […]

February is Oral Health Month!

In honor of Oral Health Month, we would like to help raise the awareness of overall oral health. It’s never too late to develop good habits that will lead to healthy teeth and gums. Here are several tips to ensure lifelong oral health: Floss daily to remove the plaque build up between teeth and under […]

Benefits of Coconut Oil in Oral Health

Coconut Oil, also known as miracle oil, is rich in vitamins and is becoming a source in medical practices. You’ve probably heard it makes your hair shiny and is great to cook with, but did you know it also has benefits for your teeth? As it turns out, coconut oil kills the bacteria that cause […]

Is Cloning Teeth On The Dental Horizon?

If you’re one of millions of Americans who are missing one or more teeth the normal solution is a dental implant. It’s the quickest, safest way to restore your smile and return to your normal habits. But what if you could clone a new tooth? It would be your tooth, not a false one, and […]