WISDOM TEETH AND PERICORONITIS
Have you heard of the term pericoronitis? Coming from the words “perio” (for surrounding teeth) and “corona” (for crown), the term can be broken down to tooth crown disease. …
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WHAT YOU MAY BE WONDERING ABOUT DENTAL IMPLANTS
If you have lost one or more permanent teeth, our oral surgeons may recommend a dental implant. A dental implant is made up of a titanium implant post, which …
TMJ DISORDER SYMPTOMS MIGHT BE LESSENED BY THE REGULAR USE OF A DENTAL GUARD
Inflammation and tension in the temporomandibular joints that hinge your jaw can sometimes cause significant discomfort. In some cases of TMJ disorder, small common-sense changes in your daily habits …
WHAT MAKES THE DENTAL IMPLANT PROCESS AN EFFECTIVE OPTION FOR TOOTH REPLACEMENT?
Millions of adult Americans over 30 have lost teeth, and the issue of tooth loss is much more prevalent than many people think. Dental implants have become one of …
THE BASICS OF WISDOM TEETH
Wisdom teeth typically arrive between the ages of 17 and 25. However, most people have them removed. Our team here at Midwest Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery is happy to …
DO YOU NEED JAW SURGERY?
Surgery may be an intimidating word to you, but it is necessary at times so it can help ease any pain or discomfort you may be experiencing, especially when …
GET YOUR TMJ TREATED TODAY
Your temporomandibular joint is the hinge connecting your lower and upper jaw together, and is one of the more complex joints of the body, functioning as the tool in …
A SIGNIFICANT ORAL TRAUMA MIGHT NEED FIRST-AID WHILE SEEKING CARE
Sports injuries can be significant. They can be especially damaging to your teeth and soft oral tissues if you suffer a blow to the face. The damage to a …
UNCONSCIOUSLY GRINDING YOUR TEETH WHILE SLEEPING CAN LEAD TO MULTIPLE ORAL HEALTH PROBLEMS
Chronic stress can tax the body in a variety of different ways. It can also cause you to unconsciously clench and grind your teeth while sleeping. The excess pressure …
WISDOM TEETH REMOVAL
Did you know, wisdom teeth can eventually cause problems with your oral health, jaw bone, gums, other teeth, and teeth alignment in your mouth? Well, it’s true! In many …