You know what an appendectomy is, and a tonsillectomy, how about a frenectomy? If it sounds like the removal or alteration of some type of tissue you’re on target.

Safe Use of Opioid Drugs It is well known that the misuse of pain-relieving opioid drugs can have serious side effects and lead to addiction, or worse. There are other types of pain relievers, both over-the-counter (OTC) and prescription, that can be effective for many types of pain.  OTC pain relievers include drugs such as […]

Take Care of Your Teeth and Gums: The Basics Healthy habits, including brushing and flossing, can prevent tooth decay (cavities) and gum disease. Tooth decay and gum disease can lead to pain and tooth loss. You can prevent most problems with teeth and gums by taking these steps: Brush your teeth 2 times a day […]

Corrective jaw surgery is also known as orthognathic surgery. It’s performed by oral and facial surgeons to realign jaws and teeth and to improve basic functions like chewing, speaking, and breathing. Transcript: An orthodontist can correct a patient’s bite if only the teeth are misaligned. However, corrective jaw surgery performed by an oral and facial […]

A nice smile is more than cosmetic; oral health can have impact on overall health. In particular, poor dental health may lead to cardiovascular problems and heart disease. While studies are not conclusive, data suggests a link between inflammation caused by bacteria and gum disease and damage to blood vessels which can lead to heart […]

It’s no news that Halloween is not the most dental-friendly holiday, what with all of the sugar contributing to cavities and hard candy that can wreak havoc on even the strongest of teeth. But this dental “implant” story takes the, well—cake. In an effort to be her scary-best this Halloween, a Mobile, Alabama woman found […]

The American Dental Association recently adopted a policy asking dentists to support the use of the human papillomavirus HPV vaccinations. According to an ADA press release, “There is incontrovertible evidence that this virus is responsible for the sharp uptick in oropharyngeal cancers, especially in younger patients and young adults,” said Paul Eleazer, D.D.S., immediate past […]

Many of us read or heard news reports  recently about the ten year old Missouri boy, Xavier Cunningham, who fell from a tree house and was impaled by a metal meat skewer that was sticking out of the ground. The skewer penetrated his cheek and skull, just under the boy’s eye. Fortunately, the skewer missed […]