Our Services
Wisdom Teeth
Third molars, also known as wisdom teeth begin to develop during the early teen years and are usually recommended for removal between the ages of 13 and 21. Third molars usually begin to erupt into the dental arch during the later teenage years and early adulthood, gaining the nickname “wisdom teeth”…
Dental Implants
Deciding how to replace a missing tooth, or several missing teeth requires careful thought and consideration. For some patients, bridges or dentures may be the best solution. For most patients, dental implants are the most successful, long-lasting and cost effective solution. Dental implant replaces…
TMJ Treatment
Many patients experience pain and dysfunction of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ). Symptoms of TMJ dysfunction can include jaw pain, headaches, muscle pain, locking of the jaw and neck pain. There are a number of factors that contribute to the dysfunction of this important joint. The most common…
Dental Extractions
Once a tooth has been severely damaged by decay, fracture or extensive periodontal disease, it may require removal. If you have been recommended for tooth extraction, a specialist like an oral surgeon will be able to make your experience simple and painless. When a tooth is extracted, the nerves to the tooth…
IV Sedation
It is very common for patients to be extremely apprehensive when visiting an oral surgeon. There are also a number of procedures that may be uncomfortable for patients even with the benefits of local anesthesia and nitrous oxide sedation. For this reason, our office offers IV sedation. IV sedation is a combination of…
Oral Pathology
Sometimes patients experience abnormal tissue growths, tumors or cysts in mouth or jaw. If you have been referred to an oral surgeon for evaluation of such a growth, do not panic. There are a number of lesions, cysts and growths that can occur in the mouth and jaw. Most are benign. Your surgeon will…
Bone Grafting
Many patients who wish to replace missing teeth with dentures or dental implants have experienced jaw bone atrophy (shrinking) as a result of having missing teeth for many years. Patients who have worn dentures for many years often complain that their dentures are loose or their jaw has atrophied to the point…