All About Wisdom Teeth: Your Questions Answered
Also called third molars, wisdom teeth are the last set of teeth to erupt, typically appearing in the late teens or early 20s. While some people experience no issues with their wisdom teeth, many require removal due to potential complications. Below are some common...
Oral Surgery: Addressing Receding Gums Effectively
Understanding Treatments for Serious Gum Recession While minor gum recession can be treated by your dentist with deep cleaning and antibiotics, serious gum recession often requires oral surgery. When there is a loss of bone and very deep gum pockets, gum surgery...
Dental Problems Treated by Oral Surgery
Your family, general, or pediatric dentist or orthodontist may refer you to an oral and maxillofacial surgeon for some dental treatments that require oral surgery. An oral surgeon is a specialist who has graduated from an accredited dental school and also completed...
Treating Receding Gums With Oral Surgery
While minor gum recession can be treated by your dentist with deep cleaning and antibiotics, serious gum recession can only be treated with oral surgery. A loss of bone and gum pockets that are very deep require gum surgery to address the pain and damage left by acute...
