Even though their name suggests that they bring you more knowledge, wisdom teeth are generally known for causing another reaction in patients: pain and/or discomfort. According to the American Dental Association, these teeth were given their name because they tend to appear at a more mature age — usually between… Read More…
General dentists, endodontists, and oral surgeons in Bucks, Montgomery and the Philadelphia area all share one common goal, providing the very best care possible for optimal oral health in your: Teeth Gums Mouth One way oral surgeons and endodontists (root canals) differ from a general dentist is that they have… Read More…
As the area’s trusted oral surgeons in the Bucks, Montco, and Philadelphia Region, The Oral Surgery Group often gets asked by patients if they need a referral from their general dentist to see us. To which we always reply, “not exactly.” It depends on your unique needs, but for the… Read More…
Do you have a tooth or teeth that are causing you pain? Is there something off about your bite that’s keeping you up at night? Do you need someone to take a look at your mouth, but you’re unsure where to turn or who to speak with? Patients like you… Read More…
To Our Valued Patients and The Oral Surgery Group Community: As of May 11, 2020, our offices are open full-time. While many things have changed, one thing has remained the same: our commitment to your safety. As a reminder, for all patients—surgical and non-surgical—we offer telemedicine/virtual visits accessible from the… Read More…
Did you know that mouth cancer is the sixth most common cancer worldwide? The sad truth is that oral cancers are more than twice as common in men as in women, and the fastest growing group of oral cancer patients are young, healthy, nonsmoking individuals. Now is the time to… Read More…
Summertime is that blissful time of year when most people think of nothing but backyard barbecues, pool parties, and family vacations. While dental procedures may be the last thing you associate with this season, summer is a great time to have your procedures scheduled and performed. Let’s review reasons why… Read More…
A mouth full of missing teeth is a fact of life for kids. Those gap-toothed smiles are as much a rite of passage as anything in the five to ten-year-old age group. But missing teeth is a real-world concern for adults, too. Adults should understand that losing a tooth is… Read More…
Earlier this month, dental offices around the country celebrated Dental Assistant Recognition Week to honor the hard work that dental assistants put in every day. Dental assistants support dentists and oral surgeons, and often prepare patients for surgery or support extensive cleaning routines. Sometimes they take the lead role in… Read More…
The medical community has made great strides in improving pain management practices over the past two hundred years. While dentists and doctors of the 1800s may have once prescribed opium, morphine, cocaine, heroin, and laudanum to numb the pain of surgery, today’s dental patients have much safer and legal options…. Read More…