Headaches & Migraines
ConditionsPeople don’t generally think of a dentist as the healthcare professional to see for recurring headaches or migraines; yet dentists can play a role in diagnosing and even treating your condition.
Read Dental StorySinus Surgery
RestorativeIf you want to replace a missing or failing tooth with a state-of-the-art dental implant, your dentist will first need to make sure that you have sufficient bone in your jaw to anchor the implant. This is true no matter what type of tooth is being replaced. However, if it is an upper back tooth and there is not enough bone under the gum where the implant needs to go, the base of the implant could end up poking through an air space (located to the side of the nose) called a sinus cavity.
Read Dental StoryCorrective Jaw (Orthognathic) Surgery
Oral SurgeryIn many cases, problems with the bite or the alignment of the teeth can be corrected using today’s advanced methods of dental and orthodontic treatment.
Read Dental StoryCleft Lip & Palate Repair
RestorativeCleft lip and cleft palate are among the most common birth defects, estimated to affect around one in 700-800 babies born in North America.
Read Dental StoryOral Diagnosis and Biopsies
ConditionsWhen you come into the dental office for an examination, you might assume that the focus is on your teeth. That’s often correct — but don’t forget that there are a number of other parts of the oral and facial anatomy
Read Dental StoryBone Grafting
Oral SurgeryDo you think of bone as a hard, rigid material that never changes? In fact bone remodels itself all the time: Your body is constantly depositing new bone cells and removing old ones.
Read Dental StoryExtractions
Oral SurgeryThe main goal of dentistry is to preserve your natural teeth and keep them healthy for as long as possible. There are times, however, when it is in your best interest.
Read Dental StoryBlood Thinners & Dental Procedures
Oral SurgeryMillions of people regularly take anticoagulant or antiplatelet medications (sometimes called “blood thinners”) to help prevent heart attack and stroke.
Read Dental StoryTooth Pain
WellnessAt one time or another, almost everyone has probably experienced some degree of tooth pain, from minor aches and sensitivity to acute distress.
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