South Florida Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Blog

Tooth loss can detract from your daily quality of life in several ways. Not only might you feel self-conscious about the changes in your appearance, but you could also struggle to chew food thoroughly or clearly enunciate certain words. This is especially true if you have no natural teeth remaining.

Your dentist can provide All-On-4 dental implants to completely rebuild your arches, but many patients hesitate to proceed because they’re unsure what’s involved in the procedure and recovery. Continue reading to learn more about it!

Let’s say you need a tooth replacement, and you’re trying to decide between dentures and dental implants. Should you go with the tried-and-true restoration that has been used since ancient times, or the modern one that takes advantage of newer technology? It’s ultimately up to you, but there’s a key difference you should know about: dental implants, not dentures, can prevent jawbone loss!

To learn more about what this means for you and your smile, keep reading.

For many teenage and young adult patients, wisdom tooth extraction is sort of a rite of passage; however, what if you never underwent this process at that age? Perhaps your wisdom teeth simply never made an appearance during your youth, or maybe you had other things going on that kept you too busy to undergo the procedure. Whatever the case, you may now find yourself wondering if that ship has sailed and if it’s perhaps too late to have your wisdom teeth removed. Here’s why you don’t need to worry!

The wisdom teeth, also known as the third molars, are found at the very back of the mouth – and believe it or not, most patients actually don’t have enough room to properly house these teeth! This is why wisdom tooth extraction is one of the most common oral surgeries performed; however, if you’re slated for this procedure, you may still have concerns about navigating the process and ensuring a smooth recovery. Although you can’t technically “speed up” the healing process, there is quite a lot you can do to keep things moving without setbacks. Here are four tips to keep in mind.

Under the right circumstances, your teeth can serve you well for your whole life, allowing you to eat all of your favorite foods and enjoy meaningful conversation with your family and friends. However, some teeth end up causing problems – specifically, the wisdom teeth are notorious for stubbornly erupting in a bizarre manner. Continue reading to learn more about these teeth and why they can sometimes erupt at odd, horizontal angles – as well as why it’s usually best to undergo wisdom tooth extraction to protect your future oral wellness.