Oral Surgery

Our Oral Surgeon Can Help Rid You Off Your Tooth Ache

Oral surgery is an umbrella term for surgical treatments such as dental implants, wisdom teeth extractions and bone grafting. Dental implants, an excellent solution for missing teeth, are surgically placed tooth roots that hold dental crowns in place.

A wisdom tooth extraction may be recommended if there isn’t enough room in your mouth to accommodate wisdom teeth and they become impacted, partially erupted or infected.

Bone grafting transfers bone from one part of the jaw to another, usually to accommodate a dental implant. While a general dentist can perform some surgery procedures, an oral surgeon is required for others.

Laguna Dental Center accepts same-day appointments for new and current patients. Call us if you’d like to come in for a second opinion on your dental condition. We’re here to help you!

Dos And Don’ts To Protect Your Dental Crowns

Dental crowns are the optimal choice for protecting a vulnerable tooth and adding structural support to it.

Teeth that have received crowns are never as strong as totally intact teeth and proper care should be taken to ensure these ‘crowned’ teeth give you long trouble-free service. Though crowns may not need special care, however, it is important to understand that the underlying tooth is not protected and it is prone to decay and gum diseases. This is why you must stick to a good oral hygiene practice.

Aftercare Instructions for Dental Crowns

Temporary dental crowns

Avoid sticky and chewy food
Avoid chewing hard foods like raw vegetables, ice, etc.
Brush gently, and don’t floss around the temporary filling
Rinse with warm salt water if necessary

Long-Term Care for Your Permanent New Dental Crown

For 24 hours the above same rules apply after the final crown is fitted.
Since a dental implant uses a root replacement, the tooth looks like it’s growing right out of the gum, giving it a very natural look.
When you lose a tooth, the jawbone shrinks giving your face a ‘caved in’ look that makes you look much older. Dental implants prevent this from happening.
You will be able to chew with the same force and pressure as a natural tooth.

Dos And Don’ts To Protect Your Dental Crowns

Dental crowns are the optimal choice for protecting a vulnerable tooth and adding structural support to it.

Teeth that have received crowns are never as strong as totally intact teeth and proper care should be taken to ensure these ‘crowned’ teeth give you long trouble-free service. Though crowns may not need special care, however, it is important to understand that the underlying tooth is not protected and it is prone to decay and gum diseases. This is why you must stick to a good oral hygiene practice.