Dental bridges, also called fixed partial dentures, are false teeth used to bridge gaps caused by missing teeth. It consists of dental crowns, which are anchors placed on teeth on each side of the gaps. False teeth are typically made of porcelain, but they can also be made of gold and alloys or a combination…
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Lumineers vs. Veneers
If you have broken, pitted, chipped, or stained teeth or an unsightly gap, veneers and Lumineers are two great solutions that can help you achieve a flawless smile. Both options are thin porcelain coverings that are permanently bonded to your teeth by a dentist to make them appear whiter and straighter. Both traditional porcelain veneers and…
When Is it Time to Visit an Oral Surgeon?
Should you need dental implants, restorative surgical procedures, or relief from facial pain, a visit to the oral surgeon may help. Oral surgeons specialize and train to handle such surgical procedures. Not only do oral surgeons provide standard dental services, they can also treat facial and tooth injuries as well as a broken jaw or knocked-out teeth….
What Can an Oral Surgeon Perform?
An oral surgeon is a dental specialist with years of training and specialized experience performing surgeries to conditions that affect the facial bone, skin, and muscles, including the mouth and jaw. Their additional training after dental school qualifies them to perform hospital-based procedures and administer anesthesia. An oral surgeon can specialize in trauma, diseases, and…
Differences Between a Dentist and an Oral Surgeon
Depending on your dental needs, there often can be some confusion on whether to visit your dentist or an oral surgeon. Although some of the treatments offered by both may overlap, the two professions are in fact very different. Therefore, it’s beneficial to make the distinction between the two to ensure you receive the care…
Recovery Process from Oral Surgery
When one thinks of oral surgery, they probably don’t consider that many very common dental procedures have a surgical element to them. For example, one can’t have an implant without extracting the damaged tooth and inserting a metal post into the jawbone. Wisdom teeth require surgery to remove them, as does any other tooth that requires…
5 Common Types of Oral Surgery
There is not a person in the world who enjoys hearing the words oral surgery – but there are some oral surgeries that are quite commonplace. These include dealing with impacted wisdom teeth, surgery to install dental implants, and more. Here are five types of oral surgery you may not be familiar with, but you…