How Gum Disease Can Progress to the Need for Oral Surgery

You brush your teeth but neglect to floss. And if you don’t floss regularly, food particles and plaque may irritate your gums to the point where they develop gingivitis. That can lead to full-on periodontitis that requires oral surgery to correct. Thanks to today’s sedation dentistry, oral surgery is a fairly pain-free, hassle-free procedure. But […]

I’m Nervous About My Upcoming Root Canal

Root canals have an undeserved bad reputation. They’re used as an example of the epitome of painful dental procedures, but that couldn’t be further than the truth. Root canals end pain; they don’t cause them. Here’s how and why. A root canal is a common dental procedure in which your dentist removes decayed and infected […]

Important Steps to Take After a Tooth Knockout

If your tooth gets knocked out, you don’t have time to figure out what to do. No time to Google. No time to text friends. You must act fast and get to the dentist ASAP. Read this now so you’re ready to take action when and if the time comes. Five million teeth get knocked […]

6 Problems That Invisalign Corrects

Whether it’s you, your teen, or your child, you’re ready for orthodontics. You wonder, though, if you can really correct the problem with the more aesthetically pleasing Invisalign®, rather than traditional braces. These days, you probably can. Invisalign® revolutionized teeth straightening when it first hit the market back in 1999. No longer did kids and […]

Here’s How You Can Use Your Dental Benefits Before Year End

Have you procrastinated about fixing a damaged tooth, missing tooth, or even getting your annual dental exam? That delay can cost you, big time. Use your dental benefits before the end of the year so you have even more funds next year. You wouldn’t literally burn money or throw it in the trash can. Or […]

Why a Missing Tooth Isn’t Just a Cosmetic Issue

Whether you think a missing tooth gives you street cred, or it’s far back enough “not to matter,” you might want to reconsider. A missing tooth isn’t just a blot on your smile. It endangers your other teeth and your overall health, too. Here’s how. A full and healthy adult smile — minus wisdom teeth […]

Can Orthodontics Correct My TMJ?

AB Dental and Oral Surgery | Can Orthodontics Correct My TMJ?

Even if you don’t mind your crooked teeth or misaligned bite, if you have jaw pain, you may need orthodontics. Orthodontics — whether traditional braces or Invisalign® — realigns your teeth so your jaw functions efficiently. Will it work for you? Somewhere between 5-12% of the women, men, and kids in the United States suffer […]