A dental condition can sometimes distress the surrounding periodontal tissues. Occasionally, this can be the result of a slowly emerging tooth or a dental health issue near the gumline. As a result, the periodontal irritation can cause a trapped pocket of fluid to build up in the nearby gum tissues. Early symptoms of a developing dental cyst often include swelling... read more »

There are several different forms of oral surgery offered at Village Pointe Oral Surgery’s clinic in Omaha, Nebraska. This could include tooth extractions, wisdom tooth removal, dental implant restoration, and gum surgery related to the treatment of severe periodontal disease. All of these oral surgical treatments involve adapting the gum tissues to some degree. Specific recovery instructions will be provided... read more »

Losing a tooth to an untreated cavity, a severe dental fracture, or some other dental condition that required a complete extraction can certainly reduce your basic oral function. If the original tooth was located in the front of your mouth it could also alter the appearance of your smile or cause you to slur certain syllables in your speech. Even... read more »

Dental cysts are slowly developing deviations in oral and periodontal tissues. They can vary in severity and most are filling with a fluid. Some are completely benign and can be managed by your own immune system, while other might be linked to a more serious oral health problem. Early symptoms typically involve a swelling at the gumline, irritation near a... read more »