What happens when facial trauma from winter sports and snow accidents lead to facial and maxillary trauma to the hard parts (bones and teeth) and soft tissue (skin and gums) of your body? Whether you are injured from snowmobiling, skiing or snowboarding, or have an accidental fall on the ice while carrying groceries, you might incur severe maxillofacial trauma that... read more »

Periodontal (gum) disease is the number one cause of bone loss in the mouth. If you are experiencing gum disease, you can have chronic bacterial infections that impact your gum tissue as well as the supportive bone material underneath. Once plaque (the sticky bacterial film in the mouth) reaches beneath the gum line, it creates toxins which inflame the gums... read more »

If your dentist or orthodontist has suggested to you that you might benefit from jaw surgery, you are not alone. Misalignment of the jaw can range from mild to severe, and sometimes orthognathic surgery may be needed. While your orthodontist can correct bite problems involving your teeth, surgery may be needed when the jaws need to be repositioned. At its... read more »

If you have ever lost a tooth, you might have more than just a gap between your teeth. If a lost tooth is not replaced, the bone in the jaw that supported the lost tooth starts to deteriorate. That’s because when you chew your food, there’s no more stimulation to the bone from the missing tooth’s chewing action. Over time,... read more »

If you find yourself experiencing TMJ symptoms that are mild and infrequent, they may go away on their own. This sometimes can take weeks or months depending on what you do to help your jaw find relief. Of course, this is a good time to alleviate symptoms by temporarily sticking to a soft food or blended diet instead of trying... read more »

Do you have questions concerning your recovery post-op? We have answers to the most common questions we get. Read on for more: How can I prepare for oral surgery? Make sure you have a comfortable recovery place set up at home. Having extra pillows can help you rest more comfortably, and having something to do while you rest can also... read more »

If you’re interested in replacing your missing teeth, enhancing your smile and boosting your oral health with dental implants, then it’s important to find out if they are the right restorations for you. The best ways to do so is by scheduling an appointment with our dentist, Dr. Michael Shnayder. Our dentist will examine your teeth, gums and jaw to... read more »

This procedure is almost as much of rite of passage as getting braces is. Wisdom teeth removal is a sign of growing up. But it’s often associated with quite a bit of pain and discomfort. Surgery will always end up with some sort of discomfort, but it’s made to be worse than it is in regards to wisdom teeth. Today,... read more »

If you’ve ever suffered damage to your smile, you know what kind of despondent world it sends you into. The desire to be a part of social activity wanes and colors don’t seem as bright. Sounds are dull, and food doesn’t taste as good. Alright, we’re being a bit dramatic. But the point still stands that a smile is key... read more »

Oral surgeons are some of the most skilled in the world. They deal with a lot of different aspects of oral health, including dental implants, wisdom teeth removal, jaw repair, and even removing lesions and performing biopsies. This really interesting branch of dentistry deserves as much of your attention as regular dentistry. These are a few of the must-know facts... read more »