The 4 Most Common Oral Surgeries
The 4 Most Common Oral Surgeries Dental issues are a common concern among different demographics. In fact, they are capable of interrupting your normal daily life to the extent that they restrict most of your day-to-day activities. Why is that? For starters, most oral concerns occur because they cause a great deal of pain. They […]
A New Year, a New Smile, a New You!
Are you ready to enter the New Year wearing that perfect Hollywood smile? Do you want to make your teeth whiter and brighter? Well, you should do something to treat your oral problems like implanting All-on-4 dental implants. Here are some tips to get a pretty smile on New Year’s Eve. Say Bye to Teeth […]
Knowing Your Dental Implant Options
From endosteal implants right to a ridge expansion, dental implants come in a plethora of different options. It means you can easily find one that best matches your needs. However, it also means you can’t know which implant works best for you. Luckily, we’ve compiled a list of dental implant options you can undergo. It […]
How Often Should Your Toothbrush Be Replaced?
It’s not something you think of often, but replacing your toothbrush is vital for your oral health. Believe it or not, but your toothbrush is one of those things that should be replaced as often as all of your other personal hygiene products. So how are you supposed to know when you need to replace […]
What to Do About Your Sleep Apnea?
OSA stands for Obstructive Sleep Apnea. In this medical condition, an individual experiences a disruptive sleeping pattern due to not getting enough oxygen. The tongue reaches the back of the throat when OSA occurs, which blocks the upper airway. This stops the airflow, causing the individual to wake up, gasping for breath. It is a […]
3 Things to Consider About Wisdom Teeth Removal
Try saying “wisdom tooth removal” in front of adults, and you can definitely hear a few horror stories of pain, bleeding, and swelling. The wisdom tooth extraction process may not be as bad as you perceived, or it could be far worse for more than one reason. These are the third and final set of […]
Treating Cleft Lip & Palate
Cleft lip and palate is a facial and oral malformation from when the facial structure fails to complete during prenatal development. Detected in early pregnancy, clefting occurs due to a lack of lip and mouth tissues. It can also occur when muscles fail to connect. A cleft lip is a narrow separation in the upper […]
Chronic Headaches? It Might Be TMD
Do you suffer from chronic and frequent headaches or neck aches? A possible cause might be Temporomandibular Disorder (TMD). Today, we are going to cover the symptoms of TMD and what causes it. Plus, some ways that you can prevent TMD from occurring. If you need treatment, our experienced team at the Shawn B. Davis, […]
Why You Should Choose the Oral & Facial Surgery Institute for Your Surgery
Your tooth has been hurting you for some time now, but the pain has become unbearable. You think to yourself, ‘maybe it is time to see a dentist now’ Or maybe your wisdom tooth decided to make an appearance, and you need it extracted immediately. Here’s where the problem arises: where do you find a […]
Will My Oral Surgery Procedure Be Painful?
We get a lot of questions from patients before a procedure, but, without a doubt, one of the most common questions is, simply put: “Will it hurt?” This is a natural question. Surgery is something most of us only go through a small number of times in our lives, and it’s simply instinct to be […]