Back to school preparation and safety has take on a new meaning in 2020. If your child is going back to a classroom and participating in fall sports, make sure their new supplies include a mouth guard. Remember, the cost of a mouthguard is less expensive than the cost to treat a facial injury. Here’s […]
What to Expect at Your Dental Visit After COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed a lot of things about our day-to-day lives, including dental appointments. Your health and safety are as important to us as they are to you. Every concern you’ve had, we’ve had too. As your dentists, we have reviewed all of the expert guidance and research to make sure we’re taking […]
Meet Ryan: Oral Pathology and Reconstructive Surgery
Ryan was referred to an oral and maxillofacial surgeon after a tooth extraction revealed an aggressive tumor in his jaw. This is his story about undergoing fibula free flap reconstruction. From the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons Transcript Ryan: I had a pain in my right jaw, tooth. So, went to my dentist, […]
COVID-19 Office Procedures
The health and safety of our patients have always been very important to us, and the current COVID-19 crisis has brought even more focus on our day to day procedures. We are taking care of urgent and emergent needs and anticipate being open for all services very soon. What We are Doing Oral and Facial […]
West Virginia’s Oral Health and Well-Being
This infographic from the ADA Health Policy Institute shows data on oral health status, attitudes and dental care utilization among West Virginia adults as of 2015, by income level, based on a household survey. Can’t see the infographic? Download it here: https://www.ada.org:443/~/media/ADA/Science%20and%20Research/HPI/OralHealthWell-Being-StateFacts/West-Virginia-Oral-Health-Well-Being.pdf. Download a PDF of the infographic. “West Virginia’s Oral Health and Well-Being,” an […]
February is National Children’s Dental Health Month
The American Dental Association has designated February as National Children’s Dental Health Month. Here are a few tips on taking care of your child’s teeth from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The Basics Your child’s first teeth, or baby teeth, are important. Baby teeth hold space for adult teeth. Taking care of […]
Paranasal Sinus and Nasal Cavity Cancer Treatment
General Information About Paranasal Sinus and Nasal Cavity Cancer Key Points Paranasal sinus and nasal cavity cancer is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the tissues of the paranasal sinuses and nasal cavity. Different types of cells in the paranasal sinus and nasal cavity may become malignant. Being exposed to certain chemicals […]
When should consult an OMS for corrective jaw surgery?
When should you consult an OMS for corrective jaw surgery? When a jaw-related problem cannot be resolved through orthodontia alone, the patient should be referred to an oral and maxillofacial surgeon (OMS). OMSs are uniquely qualified and trained to determine the appropriate procedure for each case and to work with the orthodontist and restorative dentist […]
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