Elite Oral Surgery Associates Blog

If you’d rather be anywhere in the world than seated in your dentist’s office for treatment, you aren’t alone; it’s estimated that around 22% of people actually skip their routine checkups due to fear of dental treatment! Thankfully, modern dentistry provides several solutions for finding peace of mind during dental visits, and among them is sedation dentistry – and more specifically, IV sedation. However, IV sedation isn’t always a suitable option for every patient. Here’s a closer look at this service, some of its benefits, and ultimately what determines if a patient can receive it.

Prior to getting dental implants, you might have countless questions on your mind. Which oral surgeon should I choose? Do I need any of my healthy teeth extracted? What financial solutions are available? These are all great questions prior to the procedure, but what about afterward? Don’t worry – you can find common post-op questions about dental implant surgery right here!

For quite some time, dental implants have been considered the best available solution for replacing missing teeth. This is because they’re placed directly into the patient’s jawbone, allowing for impressive and lasting support for a custom dental restoration. However, despite their 95% success rate, dental implants can still fail – so if yours feels loose, you shouldn’t delay in receiving professional care. Here’s what you need to know about dental implant failure and what you need to do if your dental implant feels loose.

There are more than 120 million adults in the United States living with at least one missing tooth. With multiple options for tooth replacement available, including dentures and dental bridges, dental implants are often the preferred choice for many because of their stable foundation, long lifespan and improved functionality. But the process that is required to receive these prosthetics takes time, including dental implant surgery itself. Keep reading to learn what you can expect on the day of your procedure.

The emergence of wisdom teeth has always been somewhat puzzling; as useful as our teeth are, it’s quite odd to have some of them cause so much distress upon their arrival! But is it normal for these teeth to emerge horizontally, rather than vertically like your others? Keep reading to learn a little more about wisdom teeth and why they can sometimes grow horizontally, along with how the issue is resolved.

Today, having your third set of molars removed is looked at as a rite of passage; a time where you get to rest, eat ice cream, and watch Netflix. But does everyone have wisdom teeth? The answer might surprise you!

If you’re familiar with dental implants, then you might already know just how fantastic they are; they’re considered the gold standard of tooth replacement due to their unique ability to restore lost teeth in terms of look, feel and function. But if you have dentures, you might be wondering if attaching them to dental implants is a viable option—when you do this, your dentures go from being cumbersome to feeling just like a natural part of your mouth! Keep reading to learn more about why you should consider this fantastic tooth restoration option if you have dentures.

The holiday season is a time of joy, celebration, gift-giving, and of course, indulgence in all sorts of delicious and festive foods! However, if you’ve recently undergone oral surgery, you might be worried about how your holidays are going to be impacted; after all, you wouldn’t want to jeopardize your oral health immediately after doing something to aid it! Fortunately, you don’t have to totally rethink your holiday plans; here are some dentist-approved tips that will let you make the most of this time of year without compromising your recovery!

The aroma of freshly brewed coffee is pretty hard to resist—sometimes even the smell of coffee alone is enough to put a smile on one’s face, but of course, that first cup of the day can be quite a revitalizing experience! However, after a tooth extraction, indulging in that daily cup of Joe might not be the best idea. Dental procedures require special care, especially the crucial healing period following a tooth extraction. Continue reading below to learn a little more about why it’s unwise to consume coffee if you’ve recently had one or more of your teeth pulled, along with a few better alternatives.

Wisdom teeth are the third set of molars that emerge at the back of the mouth, usually between the ages of 17 and 25 for most patients. While scientists believe that these teeth were historically essential for the coarse diets that our ancestors consumed, these days, they tend to cause more problems than they solve. This is why wisdom tooth extractions are among the most common of all dental procedures, capable of even being performed during a patient’s youth. But what about older patients; can they have their wisdom teeth removed without issue, or does age present any hurdles that must be overcome? Continue reading below to learn more.