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Wisdom teeth are also known as third molars. They usually start coming in between the ages of 17 to 21.
Root canals are also called “endodontic treatment.” A root canal can save a tooth that would have otherwise required extraction due to infection.
The point of a full mouth reconstruction is to optimize the health of the entire mouth including your gums, your teeth and your bite.
People often fear dental extractions so we offer both nitrous oxide (laughing gas) and iv-sedation for your comfort.
A sinus lift is a procedure that adds bone graft material to lift up the sinus membrane and regain lost space when your sinus has expanded due to loss of teeth.
After tooth extraction, you always get what is called resorption of bone in the area.
With shape memory wires, no matter how the wire is bent or twisted by the current improper position of your teeth, the wire will return to the ideal original shape.
Same day crowns are becoming very popular. When Dr. Oestervemb was teaching at the University Of Iowa College Of Dentistry he had all the different brands of digital impression system...
One of the most common issues patients and dentists face is dental anxiety. If you are apprehensive about visiting the dentist, iv-sedation will likely be the right choice for you.
Nitrous oxide, also known as laughing gas, is a great way to reduce or eliminate anxiety and fear related to dental treatment.
Botox is a drug made from a toxin produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum.
Obstructive sleep apnea (osa) is when breathing stops or is significantly decreased one or more times during sleep.
A common misconception is that tmd and tmj is the same thing. Tmj stands for temporomandibular joint, which is the joint that connects your lower jaw to your skull in front of your ear.
A night guard is also known as an occlusal orthotic, bite guard, mouth guard, occlusal guard, bite splint, mouth-piece etc.
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