Pre-Implant Procedures Your Oral Surgeon May Recommend Many of the patients that seek out an oral and maxillofacial surgeon are hoping for better function and aesthetics with beautiful dental implants. Implants are an amazing advancement in dental technology, but they need strong bone to anchor them. Your oral surgeon may recommend one of these pre-implant […]
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Wisdom Teeth Extraction Wisdom Teeth: Why Have Have them and Why We Pull Them It’s a rite of passage to finally hear the dentist say, “Well, it looks like your wisdom teeth are coming in.” Not everyone needs wisdom teeth extraction, but most will need at least one extracted in their lifetime. Whether they’re just […]
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All on 4 Implants Implant-Supported Dentures: Understanding the Basics and Types According to the CDC, about 25 percent of adults over the age of 60 no longer have any natural teeth. Illness and accidents may require even younger patients to turn to dentures. All on 4 implants might be a good alternative option. If conventional […]
Read More →Sinus infections can cause toothaches
Sinus infections can cause toothaches article located at: http://bestdentistnews.com/2011/05/sinus-infections-a-real-pain-in-the…-teeth/ It’s that time of year. Allergens permeate the air we breathe, irritating our sinuses and making us feel all sick in the head. Viral infections, allergies, pollution… all can trigger sinusitis, which often leads to the dreaded sinus infection. The painful pressure behind your eyes and […]
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Diet and Oral Health from an article featured on WebMD.com To prevent cavities and maintain good oral health, your diet — what you eat and how often you eat — are important factors. Changes in your mouth start the minute you eat certain foods. Bacteria in the mouth convert sugars from the foods you eat to acids, and […]
Read More →Tips to avoid dry sockets after a tooth extraction
The ADA has some helpful tips to avoid dry sockets after a tooth extraction. Please be sure to be in touch with our office if you have any concerns about the healing process or dry sockets. Definitely let us know if the site is painful or bleeding after the first day. Remember not to use […]
Read More →Why Desert Valley?
Why Desert Valley? We manage a wide variety of problems relating to the mouth, teeth and facial regions. We practice a full scope of oral and maxillofacial surgery including: dental implant surgery, wisdom tooth removal, and corrective jaw surgery, We also diagnose and treat TMJ (temporomandibular joint) disorders, facial injuries and fractures, cleft lip and palate, and sleep apnea. This also includes techniques […]
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