How to Prevent Sports-Related Facial Injuries
If you play contact sports such as soccer, football, hockey or baseball, injuries to the head and face are common. Here are a few tips to follow to ensure you have a fun, safe, and active sports season. Wear Protective Gear You may not always be able to prevent an injury, however, making sure you […]
What You Need to Know About Dry Mouth
Everyone has experienced dry mouth before, but what do you do when you’ve experienced for more than just a few hours at a time? We’ve compiled everything you need to know about dry mouth and how you can get the help you need to treat it. What causes dry mouth? The exact origin of dry […]
Why You Should Consider All-On-4 Implants
If you’ve considered receiving your very own teeth-in-a-day, you’ve probably heard of the All-on-4 dental implants before. Dental implants can seem complicated to know if they’re right for you, so here are our top 5 reasons why you should consider All-on-4 dental implants. 1 – Eliminate Health Issues Associated with Infected Teeth One of the […]
Best Post-Oral Surgery Care Routine
If you’re reading this, you probably just had a form of oral surgery, or you’re planning on having surgery sometime soon. Naturally, you most likely have many questions about oral surgery recovery, if so, you’ve come to the right place! At the Shawn B. Davis, DMD, Oral & Facial Surgery Institute, Dental Implant Specialists, we’re […]
Is a Clicking Jaw Something to Worry About?
Picture yourself driving down the road when you immediately begin to hear a clinking sound coming from under your car. What do you do? You pull over, examine it, and consider possible options to fix it. Similarly, when your jaw starts to make noises that it’s not supposed to, it would be wise to follow […]
How Will Dental Implants Affect My Life?
If you have been living your life with temporary dentures or missing teeth, the possibility of dental implants could make a great difference in your life. Dental implant technology is better than ever and will help create a natural-looking, healthy smile. Here are some of the ways that implants will improve your life. Permanent Alignment […]
What Factors Contribute to Long Term Success of Dental Implants?
If you’ve been considering dental implants for quite some time now you’ll want to make sure that you’ll get the most out of your investment. Here’s what you need to know before you get implants! Suitable Candidate A large factor that leads to the overall success of dental implants is knowing whether or not you’re […]
3 Reasons You May Need a Tooth Extraction
3 Reasons You May Need a Tooth Extraction Most people would say that getting a tooth extraction is like, well, pulling teeth. Even though you probably don’t want to do it, you most likely have to. If a tooth cannot be saved or if leaving it will negatively impact your other teeth, it’s gotta go. […]
How to Know When You Should Go See an Oral Surgeon
How to Know When You Should Go See an Oral Surgeon You probably know friends and family who have visited an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon, but how do you know when you should make a visit? You’re certainly not alone when it comes to this question. Many people wonder why they should visit an oral […]
What is the Difference Between an Oral Surgeon and a Dentist?
What is the Difference Between an Oral Surgeon and a Dentist? You’re at the dentist’s office, waiting to hear what to do about your wisdom teeth, and you hear your dentist tell you they’re going to refer you to an oral surgeon… -wait what now? Who is this oral surgeon and why am I being […]