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Implants

Implants have many advantages over dentures, bridges, and other prostheses. Implants will: *Look and function like natural teeth *become a permanent part of the mouth, integrated with the surrounding bone *not slip, move, or irritate gum tissue ( unlike dentures ) *provide patients a secure and stable fit *restore up to 90% of chewing power […]

“Don’t eat or drink anything for 8 hours before your appointment”

What’s up with not eating or drinking before a surgical appointment under anesthesia?  Here’s why it’s dangerous- when you’re under anesthesia, your muscles, including the muscles and reflexes in your throat are relaxed and the chance that you could vomit while you’re sedated is increased.  If you have any food or liquid in your stomach, […]

Ever heard of pericoronitis?

Pericoronitis is a common problem in young adults when a tooth is not fully erupted into the mouth yet.   It usually occurs between 17 to 24 years of age, because that’s  when the third molars normally start erupting.   It occurs when the tissue around a wisdom tooth has become infected because bacteria have invaded the area. Poor oral hygiene […]