Oral Surgery
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 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…
Read MoreWhat You Need To Know About Tooth Extraction
A tooth extraction is the complete removal of a tooth from your mouth. While a tooth extraction certainly isn’t ideal, we do everything possible to ensure that you’re comfortable. First, let’s start with the most common reasons you might need a tooth extraction. Reasons You Might Need a Tooth Extraction It used to be the…
Read MoreEnjoy 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 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 MorePros and Cons of Dentures in a Day
Are you considering Dentures in a Day as a solution to tooth loss? Immediate placement of dentures offer some distinct advantages over the conventional denture process – such as eliminating the long, toothless healing period between preparation of your mouth for dentures and delivery of your dentures – but they can have some disadvantages as…
Read MoreWhat are Dentures in a Day?
If you’re facing total tooth loss in one jaw or both and are evaluating your options for dental restoration, chances are you’ve come across advertisements for dentures in a day. So just what are dentures in a day? That rather depends upon who is doing the advertising. Since the term is a promotional term, not…
Read MoreHow to Know If You Are a Candidate for Dentures in a Day
Have you been told that losing many or all of your teeth is inevitable? If so, there’s no doubt that you’re interested in replacing them as quickly as possible. Dentures in a Day are an option that can spare you the discomfort and embarrassment of a long, toothless waiting period between the extraction of your…
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