Bone health plays a major role in tooth extraction planning. When jawbone loss is present, oral surgeons often need to change the way they approach a tooth extraction procedure, healing strategy, and long-term treatment planning. A weakened jawbone can affect how securely a tooth sits in place, how the tooth… Read More…

Losing a tooth does not mean you are out of options. In many cases, oral surgeons begin planning for tooth replacement before a tooth extraction even takes place. That planning helps protect the jawbone, maintain bite alignment, and preserve future tooth replacement options after tooth extraction or oral surgery. The… Read More…

After a tooth extraction surgery, patients in Doylestown and Meadowbrook often ask how soon they can get dental implants in Meadowbrook or Doylestown. This is one of the most common concerns our team hears during consultations, since replacing a missing tooth quickly helps restore function, appearance, and oral health. At… Read More…

The health and safety of our patients and team has always been our top priority, and it has been first and foremost on our minds during COVID-19. We are excited to permanently use telemedicine as an integral part of our practice. We offer you this guide, highlighting the important factors… Read More…

Dental Hygiene is important. Those who practice good oral habits reap the benefits, while the latter… not so much. Most of us have a great deal of control over whether or not we keep our teeth as we age. Those who don’t follow a proper routine, end up losing their… Read More…

What exactly is a bone graft?: Bone grafting is a surgical procedure done when you need to repair bone fractures or replace bone loss. When a tooth is missing or retracted from the alveolar bones that support your roots, gums and teeth, it eventually evaporates, causing facial features to shift… Read More…

Winter is here and with it, comes the drastic change of weather! The cold temperatures are fun in theory, but what about the toll it takes on your health? Often times cold weather brings on a variety of pesky problems, like dry skin and irritated throats. But, the problems don’t… Read More…

The need for oral surgery is rarely taken lightly, yet when that need presents itself, it seems one is never fully prepared. In many cases, the immediate need for a surgeon does not leave time to search for just the right person, creating additional stress. Should you find yourself in… Read More…

Because of changing oral health care practices over time, dental health has drastically improved in recent decades. Tooth decay and tooth loss occur less often than in the early days of dentistry. Much advancement in dentistry is due to modern technology and evidence-based dental research. Earliest Days of Dentistry The… Read More…

Choosing to have orthognathic surgery, a surgery that corrects a misaligned jaw or a misalignment of the teeth with the jaw, is a big decision. Whether you choose orthognathic surgery for cosmetic reasons or to improve your health, it’s important to determine if you’re a good candidate for the surgery… Read More…