Chronic periodontal disease can gradually compromise the roots of multiple teeth in your mouth. In time, it could also cause a degradation of the healthy bone structure in your jaw. This can lead to the loss of multiple teeth and leave your existing teeth compromised. The first step in the process often calls for extracting your remaining teeth. Some people... read more »

If you have recently undergone oral surgery or plan to at some point in the near future, then our team here at Village Pointe Oral Surgery in Omaha, Nebraska, is happy to give you some oral surgery recovery tips, to help you recover and have a more successful healing period. These tips include: -Rest: Rest after any major surgery is... read more »

Tooth loss often results in bone loss. In many cases there can be so much missing structure that a dental implant can’t be securely anchored in place. In order to remedy this problem, Village Pointe Oral Surgery will need to install a bone graft into your jaw. At your initial consultation, one of our oral surgeons will examine your mouth... read more »

Strong and healthy bone structure is important in many different dental applications. A loss in bone structure from past tooth decay issues, gum disease or tooth extractions can cause your dentures to fit loosely or make it difficult to mount a dental implant. In a situation like this Village Pointe Oral Surgery might recommend that you have a bone graft... read more »

Dental implants are an excellent restoration solution, permanently replacing both the root and crown a missing tooth. Another benefit of dental implants are the different options available to suit your unique needs. Take a look at the many types of dental implants. Endosteal Implants These are the traditional dental implant option. The process of placement begins when a titanium post... read more »