Dental bone grafting is a common procedure in the dental health world and is often the first step to bringing back a healthy and confident smile. Even so, needing a dental bone graft procedure can be very daunting, especially if you don’t understand what the...
If you think impacted canine teeth in adults are unusual, this couldn’t be further from the truth. They’re actually the second-most commonly impacted teeth, with mandibular and maxillary molars being the most common. Impacted canines affect more than 1.9...
The jawbone is one of the body’s strongest bones, capable of withstanding up to 200 pounds of force. Yet, it is not invincible. Dental bone grafts are essential for those suffering from tooth loss or jawbone deterioration. They help restore your jaw’s...
Five million Americans have their wisdom teeth removed each year. Wisdom tooth removal is common because they often cause problems when they come in. If you’re one of the lucky few who haven’t had this major oral surgery performed on them, you’ve...
Nearly half of the world’s population has untreated oral diseases. They’re more prevalent than mental disorders, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, respiratory disease, and cancer combined. There are many reasons that they’re not getting treated, but...
Are you experiencing severe pain and discomfort in your mouth? Have you noticed that your teeth appear overcrowded? If you answered yes to these questions, you may need to have your wisdom teeth removed. Don’t worry, you are far from alone on this. About 85%...