Archive for May 2019
An Overview of Maxillofacial Surgery
Maxillofacial surgery is an umbrella term that encompasses surgical treatment of a variety of diseases, defects and injuries that occur in the head, neck, face, or jaw. It might be in the hard or soft mouth tissues, in the maxillofacial (jaw/face) area, or on the neck. Maxillofacial surgery is a term used around the world.…
Read MoreWhat is TMJ and How Can Dental Treatments Help?
If you’ve ever heard that tell-tale clicking in your jaw and felt your jaw lock, you have probably asked yourself, “Do I have TMJ?” Researchers from the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research estimate that nearly 10 million Americans suffer from some degree of TMJ disorders. What is TMJ? The temporomandibular joint, better known as…
Read MoreThings to Ask Your Oral Surgeon Prior to Dental Surgery
Here are some Questions You Should Know the Answers to Before Dental Implant Surgery Dental surgery is becoming more and more common, especially with the advancement of therapies like dental implants. Oral surgery no longer makes us think of only wisdom teeth removal. It can include anything from smile rehabilitation to sinus lifts to soft…
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