Archive for October 2015
Enjoy Halloween with a Healthy Smile!
Halloween is just around the corner, and we are all looking forward to enjoying our favorite treats. Our team at Indianapolis Oral Surgery & Dental Implant Center wants you to enjoy your holiday without cavities or tooth damage haunting your thoughts. To help you have a worry-free Halloween, we’ve provided some helpful tips so you…
Read More3 Tips to Improve Your Oral Health this Self-Improvement Month
It’s official: September is Self-Improvement Month! Many people decide to take on this month as a personal challenge to improve or change their overall personal health and appearance. All of us here at Indianapolis Oral Surgery & Dental Implant Center want to share some of our favorite tips for better oral health and overall well-being…
Read MoreDifferentiating Quality from Price in Oral Surgery
Here at Indianapolis Oral Surgery & Dental Implant Center, we know better than anyone that cost is one of the main concerns our patients have regarding oral surgery. It is no secret that medical care, particularly elective procedures, can be costly. For this reason, it is not uncommon for patients to search for the least…
Read MoreThe Pursuit of Smiling with Dental Implants
Taking pictures has quickly become a beloved social pastime. Whether we are taking a casual “selfie” or capturing a special moment with a loved one, we take photos constantly. It used to be that photos were only taken on special occasions, like weddings, birthdays, or anniversaries, but now we all have to be ready to…
Read MoreWisdom Teeth Extraction: Dreaded Dry Socket
How understanding and adhering to pre- & post-operative instructions can save wisdom teeth patients from this painful condition Hearing the words “oral surgery” may sound bad to some patients, but to wisdom teeth patients, the words “dry socket” are far worse. Advancements in oral surgery techniques have allowed oral surgeons to streamline the process of…
Read MoreWho Should Pull Wisdom Teeth?
Wisdom teeth issues? For wisdom tooth extractions, the best option is always an oral surgeon! So you need to have your wisdom teeth removed. Now what? These days, most people first turn to the Internet for information, typing in such common queries as “How are wisdom teeth removed” or “Reasons for removing wisdom teeth.” Next,…
Read MoreThe Latest and Greatest: CBCT
Nothing beats cone beam computed tomography for giving oral surgeons a window on teeth and jaws In the beginning, there were X-rays. Machines using them have been commonplace in the medical profession for decades, allowing doctors and surgeons to peer inside the human body without ever making a cut. The field of radiology has come…
Read MoreDental Implants Spare More Than Just Teeth
The Simple Act of Chewing Is a Significant Part of Overall Patient Health. Are you familiar with the term “space bones”? Astronauts who spend a lot of their time in a weightless environment often experience a serious decline in their bone mass. It has been estimated that around 1 percent of bone is lost for…
Read MoreTooth Replacement Options: Comparing Dentures to Dental Implants
About three million people have dental implants today and that number grows by 500,000 every year, according to the American Academy of Implant Dentistry. For people who are missing teeth from traumatic injuries or devastating disease, this method of teeth replacement can be truly life-changing. While options such as dentures may offer an effective solution,…
Read More5 Common Wisdom Teeth Removal Problems to Avoid
If you’re planning wisdom teeth removal during the upcoming winter/holiday break from school, there are a few things you should know to ensure that your recovery doesn’t take longer than necessary. After all, you’ll want to be in good shape before all those holiday goodies are gone. In the interest of a speedy recovery, here…
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