Multiple extractions, such as those performed before being fitted for custom dentures, often require oral surgery. The extraction procedure can usually be performed on an outpatient basis. In some cases, the oral surgeon might recommend that you be sedated for your own comfort. If you do choose sedation for your procedure, you will need to arrange to have someone drive... read more »

What would you do if you lost a tooth tomorrow and found out it could have been prevented? Don’t let your guard down this season and talk to your dentist about a mouth guard. Doing so will help you avoid accidents when playing with your friends and family this season. Mouth guards are made to protect your teeth from any... read more »

Our Tooth Fairy is kind and generous, but she’s not like Santa Claus—she doesn’t serve the children of the world. She only rewards the children of the United States, so what happens to the children in other countries? Well, we are happy to tell you! Argentina In Argentina, the Tooth Fairy is Raton Perez, who is a kind mouse. When... read more »

Stress can give you a headache, make you feel tired, and just wear you down. But did you know that stress also has a negative effect on the health of your mouth? A few of the dental health problems stress can cause include: Gum Disease: Also known as periodontal disease, this is caused when plaque infects gum tissue. However, a... read more »

There are several modern conveniences which we should be thankful for, including dentistry. Learn a little more about what dentistry looked like before modern times. The Perils Of The Tooth Worm Sumerians living around 5000 B.C. didn’t believe plaque bacteria were the cause of tooth decay, they thought the culprit was a worm which lived in the mouth. As strange... read more »