When you need to have a tooth or teeth extracted—whether it be due to decay, abscess, gum disease or injury—it is usually in your best interest to do so in a manner which preserves as much of your underlying jawbone as possible.More >>
Teeth may need to be removed for a number of reasons, usually due to extensive decay, ‘gum' disease, or trauma resulting in painful, abscessed and/or loose teeth.More >>
The inside of the mouth is normally lined with a special type of skin (mucosa) that is smooth and coral pink in color. Any alteration in this appearance can be a warning sign for a disease process.More >>
Do you have trouble with your jaw? TMJ disorders develop for many reasons. You might clench or grind your teeth, tightening your jaw muscles and stressing your TM joint.More >>
An impacted tooth simply means that it is "stuck" and can not erupt into function. Patients frequently develop problems with impacted third molar (wisdom) teeth.More >>
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