Chances are, if you are an American adult, you either know somebody who has lost a permanent tooth or you have lost a tooth yourself. 69% of all Americans will have experienced tooth loss by the age of 44. Tooth loss has a huge impact on quality of life, overall
Trained and specializing in surgical facial reconstruction and jaw surgery, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (OMFS) are specially and specifically trained in the anatomy and physiology of the facial structures including bone, muscle, nerve and tissue relationships of the face, head and neck. For this reason, an OMFS has vast knowledge
Moms know how to handle anything. As a mother of two adventurous boys, I’ve had my share of cuts, scrapes and most recently, a nice sized burn. I’m proud to say that in most instances, I handle myself pretty well. My boys almost always cry much harder than I do
Can a dirty mouth really cause your demise? Some dental experts think it can. Many of us consider our dental health as secondary to our overall health. When faced with tough financial times, people often avoid needed dental care. Some of us aren’t very good about keeping our teeth and
Advancements in Dental Implant Technology While dental implants have been used for permanent tooth replacement with great predictability since the 1960’s, innovations and scientific advances in dental implant technology continue to make them the single most successful and long-lasting treatment option for missing teeth. Patients who are educating themselves on
The cost of extensive dental care is sometimes more painful than a toothache! A recent Consumer Reports survey of 50,000 of it’s readers concluded that the cost of dental procedures and fear of pain during dental treatment were the top two reasons that people avoid the dentist and oral surgeon.
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