Dental implants are touted as the best solution for missing teeth, but patients often wonder if they live up to the hype. They’re a significant investment, after all—are they really that much better than dentures …
Oral Surgery for Dentures: What You Should Know
Most of the time patients who need dentures are able to get them without any preparation or additional procedures. In other circumstances, pre-prosthetic surgery is needed in order to prepare the jawbone underneath the gums …
Can You Get Dental Implants While Pregnant?
The decision to get dental implants is often made after many months of careful consideration. If you’ve had your consultation and booked your appointment, only to find out that you’re pregnant, you’re undoubtedly wondering if …
Are Your Wisdom Teeth Keeping You Awake At Night?
Do you experience pain in your jaw or frequent headaches that are making it hard to get a good night’s sleep? If you’ve never had your wisdom teeth removed, there’s a good chance they are …
Dental Implants and Bone Loss
Do you have a tooth or multiple teeth that need to be replaced? Dental implants are considered to be the best option for tooth replacement, often referred to as the “gold standard” of artificial teeth. …
Wisdom Teeth and Headaches: What You Should Know
If you’re a young adult and you’ve suddenly started experiencing recurring headaches, it could be wisdom teeth—even if you don’t see or feel them yet. Here’s what you should know about how wisdom teeth and …
How Much Does Wisdom Tooth Extraction Cost in Albuquerque?
One of the most common reasons to see an oral surgeon is for wisdom tooth extraction. Most people get their wisdom teeth, or third molars, in their late teens or early twenties. Sometimes there’s enough …
Can You Get Wisdom Teeth Removed When You’re Pregnant?
When you’re pregnant, a lot of everyday things suddenly become off-limits. You have to skip the sushi when you go to your favorite Japanese restaurant, aspirin is out of the question when you have a …
Fixed vs. Removable Dental Implant Options
If you’re missing all or most of your teeth, implant-supported dentures are the best option to replace them. Unlike traditional dentures, implant-supported dentures are anchored to your jaw just like your natural teeth, which gives …
Are Dental Implants Covered By Dental Insurance?
This seems like an easy yes or no question. However, it is a little more complicated than that. When you ask your insurance company or your oral surgeon if your dental implant procedure will be …