Sleep apnea affects millions of people across the world. People in Fort Worth who have trouble sleeping should not ignore the issue since it could lead to other serious problems. What many people don’t know is when to address their sleep apnea and whom they should talk to. Some of the main signs of sleep…
Sedation Dentistry
Sedation dentistry should be administered by properly trained professionals. If you have a cavity that needs filling or are due for your routine bi-annual cleaning, then you should see your general dentist. They are competent professionals who treat a variety of common dental issues. But if you have a dental concern that requires anesthesia because…
Jaw Surgery
Orthognathic surgery is needed when jaws don’t meet correctly and/or teeth don’t seem to fit with jaws. Teeth are straightened with orthodontics and corrective jaw surgery repositions a misaligned jaw. This not only improves facial appearance, but also ensures that teeth meet correctly and function properly. Who Needs Orthognathic Surgery? Fort Worth patients who can… Read More
Alveoplasty
Why Alveoplasty? When one or more permanent teeth are lost due to extraction, injury or accident, each absent tooth leaves a hole in the jawbone. Although the gums will heal over the hole, the underlying jaw bone will inevitably have high and low points.causing restorations such as dentures to rub against high points, create sore…
Facial Trauma
Oral and maxillofacial surgeons are trained, skilled and uniquely qualified to manage and treat facial trauma. Injuries to the face, by their very nature, impart a high degree of emotional, as well as physical trauma to Fort Worth patients. The science and art of treating these injuries requires special training involving a “hands on” experience… Read More
Oral Pathology
The inside of the mouth is normally lined with a special type of skin (mucosa) that is smooth and coral pink in color. Any alteration in this appearance could be a warning sign for a pathological process. The most serious of these is oral cancer. The following can be signs at the beginning of a…
Impacted Canines
“Expose and Bond” An impacted tooth simply means that it is stuck and cannot erupt into function. Fort Worth patients frequently develop problems with impacted third molar (wisdom) teeth. These teeth get “stuck” in the back of the jaw and can develop painful infections or other health issues (see Wisdom Teeth under Procedures). Since there… Read More
Surgical Extractions
Why Surgical Extraction? Every tooth extraction is different. Some are simple and some require more extensive procedures. Surgical extraction is required whenever the tooth cannot be removed by simple forcep extraction. Conditions that warrant surgical removal would include cracked teeth, impacted teeth, severely decayed teeth, or any condition that makes the extraction a bit difficult.… Read More
Sinus Lift
The maxillary sinuses are behind your cheeks and on top of the upper teeth. Sinuses are like empty rooms that have nothing in them. Some of the roots of the natural upper teeth extend up into the maxillary sinuses. When these upper teeth are removed, there is often just a thin wall of bone separating… Read More
Bone Grafting
Over a period of time, the jawbone associated with missing teeth atrophies or is reabsorbed. This often leaves a condition in which there is poor quality and quantity of bone suitable for placement of dental implants. In these situations, most Fort Worth patients are not candidates for placement of dental implants. Today, we have the… Read More