Most people associate wisdom teeth with pain. And no wonder, these teeth are notorious for being troublemakers, and they can do more damage than just inflict pain.  Considering the fact that the functionality of wisdom teeth is limited or non-existent, especially if they are impacted, the safest way to avoid the risks of impacted wisdom […] ...

We live in the 21st century. Owing to the advancements of modern medicine, we can detect health issues early on to prevent them from escalating and give patients better treatment outcomes and a more comfortable experience overall.  Still, many patients only agree to see a doctor because they are experiencing unpleasant or unusual symptoms. For […] ...

Wisdom teeth development and eruption is frequently associated with issues that only an oral surgeon may address properly. These problems frequently arise because there is simply not enough room in the jaw to accommodate wisdom teeth or third molars, the last four teeth.  When a wisdom tooth fails to develop and erupt normally but stays […] ...

Emergency tooth extractions in Lake Elsinore can be overwhelming even for adults, not alone for kids, which is why it is up to the grown-ups, be it parents or teachers, to teach children about the importance and, why not, joys of maintaining proper dental and oral hygiene, which is the first line of defense against […] ...

When it comes to your health, you want to make sure you have done everything in your power to protect it. In order to find a good doctor who has a sympathetic bedside manner and the ability to take proper care of your dental and oral health, you need to know what to pay attention […] ...

Whether it is a standard appointment, an evaluation of dental implants candidacy or consultation prior to emergency dental extractions, patients in Lake Elsinore, CA and the surrounding areas in Temecula Valley often feel unprepared to sit in the chair and undergo the examination. As irrational as it may sound to others, they are paralyzed with […] ...

Being careful and diligent about following an appropriate dental and oral care routine and scheduling regular dentist appointments is important whether you have natural teeth or a replacement, as it helps avoid negative outcomes and prevent complications down the line.  It is just as important to pass that message on to children so they can […] ...

Whether standard and simple or surgical and more complex, dental extractions can come with complications, which is one of the reasons why patients dread these procedures so much.  Some are common and manageable, whereas others are less common and their resolution requires the expertise of an oral surgeon. Fortunately, even uncommon complications can be intercepted […] ...

Your general dentist or oral surgeon will attempt to salvage and preserve your tooth if possible, but if not, they may need to extract it. An extraction entails complete removal of a tooth. The more complex extractions are typically performed by oral surgeons.  Reasons for tooth extraction go beyond tooth decay. For instance, tooth extraction […] ...

A tooth extraction is not something to be taken lightly, especially if it involves wisdom teeth. For your safety and your best outcome, an oral and maxillofacial surgeon will have to remove your wisdom teeth surgically. And if you consult a general dentist regarding an issue with wisdom teeth first, they are likely to refer […] ...