Wisdom teeth are the set of third molars that typically appear in early adulthood between the ages of 15 and 25. They are the last set of permanent teeth to grow and begin surfacing when the rest of an individual’s teeth have been established for...
Dental implants are replacement prosthesis for teeth that have been damaged or lost due to physical trauma or disease. Through a process called osseointegration, the materials of the dental implant adhere to and form a close bond with natural bone. Dental implants are typically put...
It is estimated that nearly 10 million Americans are affected by temporomandibular joint disorders (TMD) each year. While this disorder may cause a big pain, the root of the problem is in fact small. What is the TMJ? The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is a small hinge joint...
Corrective jaw, or orthognathic, surgery is a procedure to correct a wide range of skeletal and dental irregularities including misaligned jaws and teeth. In many instances when the irregularity exists solely with the teeth, an orthodontist is able to correct the issue with braces or...
What is Obstructive Sleep Apnea? Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is the inability to oxygenate properly during sleep due to obstruction. This obstruction occurs when the tongue falls back against the back of the throat, blocking the upper airway, and stopping airflow. Obstructive sleep apnea affects millions...
Dentures have certainly come a long way since the days of George Washington’s wooden teeth. Modern dentures are lightweight, more natural looking, and are a common solution to tooth loss. However, despite the advances in technology, dentures are known to present several problems and annoyances...