Why Do I Need Another X-Ray?
This is one of the most common questions I am asked when a new patient arrives in my office. Quite often patients will arrive with...
Sedation and Surgery
One of the most common requests that I get in my office is to be sedated for surgery. Many patients have a fear or phobia of having...
Botox and Joint Pain
Botox has recently been in the news as a tool to help with chronic pain. For years it has been used to relieve symptoms of migraines in...
Is It Safe to Have Surgery?
Safety in Surgical Centers
Should I have my Wisdom Teeth Removed?
The following is an excerpt from the library of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons: How Serious Is an Impacted...
Peri-Implantitis
As the number of implants placed is increasing, so are the associated complications. Peri-Implantitis is on the rise and is affecting...
Let's Talk Joints!
No not your knees or your hips, your jaw joints also known as Temporomandibular Joints or TMJ. These joints are located just in front of...
Oral Cancer Diagnosis
April is Oral Cancer awareness month. I have blogged on this topic in the past but feel that it is so important that I am talking about...
Antibiotics before Surgery?
Are antibiotics necessary prior to your dental or surgical procedure?
Failing Dentition: Identifying Candidates for Full Mouth Reconstruction
Come check out my next continuing education course on May 16, 2018. Slides and information to follow the lecture on my blog!...
