Dental Procedures |
Wisdom Teeth Removal 
Wisdom teeth generally show up between the ages of 17 and 25. Early humans had larger jaws then we do and also had a rougher diet and needed these third molars. Modern diet, as well as orthodontic tooth straightening procedures, don't allow for wisdom teeth to erupt properly. This causes impaction. Impaction, or partial impaction (where part of the tooth erupts) can crowd other teeth, cause gum disease, can decay due to the inability to properly clean and can cause infections or cysts that can destroy the jaw or surrounding teeth.
Removing your wisdom teeth helps keep your mouth healthy and allow your other teeth to remain properly aligned.
Wisdom teeth removal is usually performed as an outpatient procedure. In rare occasions, hospitalization may be required
Tooth Replacement Therapy (Dental Implants)
Tooth loss effects millions of americans every year. Not only do we lose a tooth but with it we lose confidence when talking to others, we lose our smile, and we lose the ability to eat some of our favorite foods. Dental implants can once again give us the confidence to smile and socialize with out fear of dentures falling out or without the concern of what others think.
Dental Implants are devices that are attached to your jaw bone that create a tooth root, providing a stable foundation for a replacement tooth. Eventually the bone and the implant become integrated, providing the same stability as a natural tooth. Today's replacement teeth look and feel like your natural teeth.
Its time to start smiling again.
Tooth Extraction
Your dentist may have recommended a tooth extraction for a number of reasons. Perhaps your teeth are crowded and you are considering braces, your tooth may be decayed beyond repair, or infection has set in and it is causing issues with your jaw. What ever the reason, tooth extraction is a common surgery. The area surrounding the tooth will be anethesized and the tooth will be loosened with a dental tool called an elevator. Once loosened the tooth can then be removed with forceps. A stitch or two may be required.
After surgery, some pain and discomfort can be expected. We suggest that you rest and not do anything strenuous right after surgery. An ice pack on your face for 15 minutes will help. Avoid hot liquids and do not drink through a straw.
