by Dr. Smith | Jul 10, 2020 | Blog, Dental Topics 2, Oral Surgery
There are a number of reasons that dentists or oral surgeons recommend surgery, but facial injuries are probably the most unexpected and alarming cause. Maxillofacial injury, or facial trauma, refers to any injury to the mouth, jaw, and face. Most of these injuries...
by Dr. Smith | Jul 3, 2020 | Blog, Dental Topics 2, Veneers
Teeth that cause you to be embarrassed about your smile may be hidden using a popular cosmetic dentistry technique called veneers. Broken, chipped, discolored, or misaligned teeth can easily be hidden with this long-lasting dental solution. Veneers are very thin...
by Dr. Smith | Jun 26, 2020 | Blog, Dental Information, Dental Topics 2
Reaching for a sports drink may seem like a smart way to rehydrate during a big game or after completing your exercise regimen, but you may not be as educated as you think. Consumption of sports drinks is on the rise, with 62 percent of American teenagers drinking at...
by Dr. Smith | Jun 19, 2020 | Blog, Dental Topics 2, Root Canal Treatment
A toothache can ruin your life, at least until you have treatment that relieves the pain. Headaches, mouth pain, or inability to chew can all accompany a tooth problem. It is not unusual for tooth pain to be linked to tooth decay, and when it becomes advanced you just...
by Dr. Smith | Jun 12, 2020 | Blog, Dental Topics 2, Sedation Dentistry
In order to ensure your comfort and ease during a dental procedure, sedation dentistry is often the best option. Many levels are available, including conscious oral sedation, inhaled sedation, and intravenous (IV) sedation. Conscious oral sedation minimizes patient...
by Dr. Smith | Jun 5, 2020 | Blog, Dental Topics 2, Wisdom Teeth
It is estimated that ten million impacted wisdom teeth are removed every year. This means that you or someone you know has probably experienced this type of oral surgery. Even so, the thought of wisdom tooth extraction strikes fear and apprehension in many people....