Whether you’re having a wisdom tooth removed or a dental implant placed, we want to ensure that your oral surgery experience is a comfortable and relaxing one, so you have a positive experience in our office. In today’s blog, your Santa Rosa, CA, oral and maxillofacial surgeons talk about how we keep patients calm and comfortable with anesthesia and dental sedation. We will look at the different options and explain how they can help you enjoy your time in our office! Our Oral Surgery Expertise Our team is experienced in providing oral surgery for patients of all ages, from pediatrics to senior ..read more

Our team can not only place an individual dental implant, but we can also support a complete set of dentures. In fact, with the All-On-Four system, our team can provide a complete set of fixed dentures in only one visit. In today’s blog, your Santa Rosa, CA, oral and maxillofacial surgeons talk about how we secure a full set of dental implant dentures! The Impact of Advanced Tooth Loss When you lose most or all of your teeth, these exposed gaps can leave your smile vulnerable to issues like TMJ disorder and bruxism, and can limit your meal options, depriving you of essential nutrients. You can ..read more

When you have complex issues with your smile, such as impacted wisdom teeth or issues with jaw balance, then you need oral surgery to improve bite function and oral health, as well as the beauty of your smile. In today’s blog, your Santa Rosa, CA, oral and maxillofacial surgeons talk about the oral surgical procedures we offer to provide your best smile, and how we conduct them in a way that ensures your comfort the entire time! Starting with an Initial Consultation Your oral surgery starts with an initial exam, during which we will talk to you about your concern, and then conduct a detailed e ..read more

When we lose our natural teeth, the lack of roots could weaken the jawbone and even limit the ability for your smile to receive dental implants. Fortunately, our team of oral surgeons can rebuild and strengthen the jaw with ridge augmentation, also known as a jawbone grafting, and the sinus lift procedure. In today’s blog, your Santa Rosa, CA, oral and maxillofacial surgeons stalk about the grafting and sinus lift procedure. The Loss of Your Jawbone’s Mass and Density How does the loss of our teeth lead to an older appearance? The body regularly sends doses of calcium and phosphorus to the jaw ..read more

When you need a complex oral health issue addressed, such as wisdom tooth extraction, tooth loss, or even jawbone grafting, then you need oral surgery. Our team offers an array of treatments to handle issues like facial trauma and more. In today’s blog, your Santa Rosa, CA, oral and maxillofacial surgeons talk about what to expect from your oral surgery experience, and the steps we take to keep you comfortable and relaxed throughout the procedure. When Do You Need Treatment? You may be referred to our team by your general dentist or orthodontist, and we regularly work alongside other doctors t ..read more

When you sustain a serious injury to your face, this could fracture jaw and facial bones, and even lead to missing teeth. You need care to rebuild the damage, care that not only addresses the damage and missing teeth, but your facial beauty too. In today’s blog, your Santa Rosa, CA, oral and maxillofacial surgeons talk about correcting trauma. When to Schedule a Visit You may be referred to us by your doctor or general dentist, or if you sustain a serious facial injury, you could schedule an appointment for a dental exam. Our team will begin the process by looking at your medical records and c ..read more

Do you have an oral surgery on the horizon, but feel a little nervous? Do you have a concern that needs treatment but worry about discomfort? With anesthesia and sedation, we can help you stay comfortable and enjoy your experience, with little to no memory of the procedure. In today’s blog, your Santa Rosa, CA, oral and maxillofacial surgeons talk about our calming solutions! When You Need a Calming Solution Our team could recommend this for those undergoing a more extensive and complex oral surgery, keeping you comfortable and relaxed throughout the procedure, with little to no memory of it a ..read more

When you have an impacted tooth, this means it has only partially erupted, which can lead to serious trouble for your oral health. This could also slow your orthodontic treatment! But your Santa Rosa, CA, oral and maxillofacial surgeons can help by bracketing the impacted tooth into place. How Does a Tooth Become Impacted? When primary teeth fall out too soon due to poor oral health, this could cause the surrounding teeth to drift, which impacts how permanent ones arrive. Likewise, primary teeth failing to fall out could allow permanent teeth to only partially erupt. These could be factors in ..read more

When a tooth cannot no longer be treated with a restoration, or if one staying in place threatens your smile, then we could help with a tooth extraction. The procedure can be done comfortably and gently, helping you enjoy your best possible. In today’s blog, your Santa Rosa, CA, oral and maxillofacial surgeons talk about extracting teeth. The Need for an Extraction A tooth extraction could be necessary to safeguard your smile from major complications down the road, which could include painful symptoms and the spread of infection. We could take out teeth too damaged to be repaired with a crown ..read more

When you have sores or discomfort in your mouth that don’t heal after a few days, this is an example of an oral pathology that needs attention. For some, this could indicate the potential presence of oral cancer! Fortunately, your Santa Rosa, CA, oral and maxillofacial surgeons can help with treatment for common oral pathologies. What is an Oral Pathology? Oral pathology refers to any concerns with your soft tissues that could potentially mean the presence of oral cancer. These could include red and white lesions, sores, swelling, lumps, or rough patches in the interior of your mouth. Tumors i ..read more