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Stay connected to North Shore Smile Surgery's blog to learn more about oral health, industry updates, and more. At North Shore Smile Surgery, we're dedicated to giving you the beautiful smile you deserve. Dr. Scott Frank and his experienced staff are experts in oral surgery, and our goal is to make you feel relaxed, informed, and confident during your visit.
Smile Surgery Blog
7M ago
Dental implants are often hailed as a permanent tooth replacement solution. In general, this is an accurate description. Titanium implants are expected to last a lifetime in most patients. However, there are some exceptions and nuances to the term “permanent” that you should be aware of ..read more
Smile Surgery Blog
7M ago
WHAT IS ORAL CANCER?
Oral cancer refers to cancer that develops in any of the parts that make up the mouth (oral cavity). Mouth cancer can occur on the lips, gum, tongue, the inner lining of the cheeks, the roof of the mouth, and floor of the mouth (under the tongue). Cancer that occurs on the inside of the mouth is sometimes called oral cancer or oral cavity cancer ..read more
Smile Surgery Blog
7M ago
Back in the days of your parents, reaching age 50 was seen as the doorstep to retirement. Today, hitting the "big five-o" is like a passport to freedom. Your kids are becoming more independent, and your finances have stabilized. You also may be fortunate, all things considered, to be in pretty good health ..read more
Smile Surgery Blog
7M ago
Are you looking to replace one or possibly two missing teeth? If so, you have several options, including implants and dentures. Choosing dental implants or dentures depends on different factors such as remaining teeth, the health of your jawbone, preference, and price.  ..read more
Smile Surgery Blog
7M ago
Sometimes, wisdom teeth removal can be scary and the anticipation is worse than the surgical procedure itself. As a result, children and adults alike often feel nervous when faced with the need to remove their wisdom teeth. However, modern technology and the many years of perfecting the extraction procedure have improved and made it a commonplace process that takes a short time with minimal discomfort. Moreover, the recovery tends to be easy and quick when you are consistent with the rest plan and pain management ..read more
Smile Surgery Blog
7M ago
Wisdom teeth are the last teeth to erupt into the mouth. The average person will have a total of four wisdom teeth, including two on the top and two on the bottom located in the back.
In some instances, individuals will experience impacted wisdom teeth. Impacted wisdom teeth are third molars at the back of the mouth that don't have enough room to emerge or develop as they normally should. As a result, those who have impacted wisdom teeth may experience pain, damage to other teeth, and even experience other dental-related problems ..read more
Smile Surgery Blog
7M ago
Has your oral surgeon recommended bone grafting before having dental implants? If yes, most likely, you are wondering what the procedure entails and the healing process. But worry not, as we will address most of your concerns in this guide ..read more
Smile Surgery Blog
7M ago
When you hit your late teens or early twenties, your wisdom teeth may erupt. These sets of teeth are sometimes called third molars, and they can erupt through your gums a little later in life. In some cases, you may need to have your teeth removed in your teens, late twenties, or even when you're past 30. Regardless of your age, your dentist may recommend a wisdom teeth removal procedure if they pose any risk to your oral health. For example, wisdom teeth cause overcrowding which may affect your ability to maintain proper oral hygiene. This could cause additional oral health problems like inf ..read more
Smile Surgery Blog
10M ago
Dental implants are often hailed as a permanent tooth replacement solution. In general, this is an accurate description. Titanium implants are expected to last a lifetime in most patients. However, there are some exceptions and nuances to the term “permanent” that you should be aware of ..read more
Smile Surgery Blog
10M ago
WHAT IS ORAL CANCER?
Oral cancer refers to cancer that develops in any of the parts that make up the mouth (oral cavity). Mouth cancer can occur on the lips, gum, tongue, the inner lining of the cheeks, the roof of the mouth, and floor of the mouth (under the tongue). Cancer that occurs on the inside of the mouth is sometimes called oral cancer or oral cavity cancer ..read more