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The Perils of Wisdom Teeth Removal After 30

Oral surgeons and dentists recommend having your wisdom teeth removed in your teens or twenties to avoid possible complications later in life. But is wisdom teeth removal when you are young necessary? If you want to prevent complications and recover quickly, the answer is a resounding “Yes!” Wisdom Teeth Surgery Risks After 30 After 30, […]

To Our Valued Patients with Delta Dental Insurance

Our commitment to our patients has never wavered over the years. Unfortunately, we have experienced increasing difficulty working with Delta Dental in recent years. Our relationship with this dental insurance provider is changing in the near future. We understand this impacts many of our patients and have not made this decision lightly. After months of […]

3 Benefits of Dental Implants

Dental Implants to Replace Missing Teeth Missing teeth? You may be trying to decide what replacement procedure is best for you; dental implants, dentures or maybe even another option. When it comes to choosing, we always recommend dental implants. Dental Implants are a permanent solution to a lost tooth (or teeth) and have many benefits […]

Everything You Need to Know About Dental Bone Grafting

What is a Bone Graft? Bone grafting is a surgical procedure done when you need to repair bone fractures or replace bone loss. When a tooth is missing or retracted from the alveolar bones that support your roots, gums, and teeth, it eventually evaporates, causing facial features to shift and sag over time. This then […]

Holiday Food Guide For After Your Wisdom Teeth Surgery

Having your wisdom teeth removed during the holidays might be upsetting— especially when thinking about all the food you’re going to miss out on. Luckily for you, there’s still hope! Fortunately, there are plenty of options that are not only delicious, but post-removal friendly! Below is a handy post-wisdom teeth removal food guide to help […]

Do You Need Your Wisdom Teeth Removed?

  Getting your wisdom teeth removed seems to be a rite of passage these days. Everyone knows a friend or a family member who has gotten them extracted or even have had them pulled themselves. Aside from enjoying the perks of getting these last set of molars extracted such as getting to miss school or […]

What to Expect When Expecting (…A Bone Graft)

  Need a dental implant but don’t have sufficient jaw bone? Dental implants are the most effective option when it comes to replacing a tooth. However, if in order to successfully get an implant, you need to have an adequate amount of jawbone. If you don’t, then you will need a bone graft before getting […]

Healthy Foods for Healthy Smiles!

A healthy school lunch will not only give your child the energy they need throughout their school day, it will keep their teeth healthy too! Below are some examples of healthy foods that will keep your kid smiling all day long! PB&J’s! While a popular choice, often times sugary jellies and nut butters are not […]

3 Myths About Oral Cancer

  There have been many misconceptions about Oral Cancer regarding the severity, prevention and likelihood of being diagnosed with this disease. It’s important to separate fact from fiction by understanding the disease as a whole. Among the numerous myths, I am here to set three of the most common ones straight.   Myth #1: Only […]

National Ice Cream Month: Fun Facts About Your Favorite Summer Treat!

  I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream! Flashback to when you were a child on a hot summer day, when all of the sudden you hear that magical jingle that captivated all of our hearts; the ice cream truck! In the year 1984, President Ronald Reagan decided that from then on […]