Making a Decision about Dental Implants

by Dr. Smith | Jan 3, 2020 | Blog, Dental Topics 1, Implant Dentistry

For many years, your only choice for replacing missing teeth was dentures or bridges. Now dental implants offer an impressive alternative. Don’t rule them out just because you don’t know what they are, what the process is, who makes a good candidate, or what the...

Common Reasons for Oral Surgery

by Dr. Smith | Dec 27, 2019 | Blog, Dental Topics 1, Oral Surgery

Many oral surgeries go beyond simply removing a tooth, and the cause is not always related to poor dental hygiene. Some reasons for oral surgery just can’t be predicted or avoided, such as injuries, birth defects, or cancer. Great strides have been made in oral...

Do You Need Oral Surgery to Remove Impacted Wisdom Teeth?

by Dr. Smith | Dec 20, 2019 | Blog, Dental Topics 2, Wisdom Teeth

Evolution has rendered wisdom teeth useless, and a high percentage of these unnecessary molars eventually require removal. When a wisdom tooth, otherwise known as a third molar, cannot erupt into proper alignment, it is called impacted. Oral surgery to extract...

Making Dental Hygiene Fun for Kids

by Dr. Smith | Dec 13, 2019 | Blog, Dental Information, Dental Topics 2

In many households, the bedtime routine is no fun. One of the trickiest parts for some parents is getting their kids to brush their teeth. However, it’s not a part of your child’s routine that should be skipped. To help make taking care of their teeth fun for...