Steele Dental Blog

Are your wisdom teeth starting to give you trouble? Wisdom teeth were likely a helpful tool for our distant ancestors, but today, they seem to do more harm than good in many cases. There are various reasons why your wisdom teeth could be causing you pain. Continue reading to learn more about wisdom teeth, why they hurt, and what you can do to get some relief.

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Thinking about dermal fillers? They’re a great choice whether you’re looking to add volume, soften wrinkles, or simply enhance your natural features. Dermal fillers offer a quick, non-surgical way to refresh your look. But before your appointment, a little preparation goes a long way in ensuring you heal smoothly and love the results. Continue reading to learn what you should know before your filler session with your oral surgeon.

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Wisdom teeth, also known as third molars, are often seen as a rite of passage to becoming an adult. Almost every young adult seems to need to have them extracted. But does that include everyone? The short answer is no, not everyone develops these teeth, and for some, they never cause any issues at all. The presence, number, and impact of wisdom teeth can vary significantly from person to person. In this post, you’ll find more discussion about them along with answers to questions you may have about getting them removed.

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When it comes to successful dental implants, most people focus their attention on the procedure itself. However, the healing process afterward plays a huge role in how well your new enhancements take. That’s where vitamin D can come in. While it’s not a magic pill for implant success, it does support several processes that help your body recover and build a strong jawbone. Here’s how.

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An estimated 36 percent of all people suffer from some form of dental anxiety. Naturally, this can make getting everything from routine care to important surgical procedures a challenge. Worse yet, if you’re too afraid to go to the oral surgeon to receive care, your problems are only likely to get worse.

Thankfully, many oral surgeons offer sedation dentistry options for patients who have fear or anxiety that might otherwise keep them from being treated. Here’s everything you need to know about sedation dentistry, and who it can help!

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While oral surgery can be performed at any time of the year, many patients choose to undergo such procedures during the holiday season, which is a time when they would already normally be taking a break from school or work. If you want to enjoy the holidays while also allowing your mouth to heal properly, it’s important to take the right steps. Below is a brief guide for navigating the oral surgery recovery process during the holiday season.

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If you haven’t heard, dental implants are one of the most successful treatments in dentistry. Even so, they need proper care and maintenance to truly shine. While they’re designed to be durable, your daily habits can actually play a huge role in their longevity. In fact, with just a few simple lifestyle changes, you can significantly extend the lifespan of your implants. If you’re curious about which habits you might need to break or improve for the sake of your smile, continue reading!

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Dental implants not only restore your smile, but they also allow you to enjoy a broader variety of foods, especially during gatherings like Thanksgiving. With their stability and strength, dental implants open up many delicious options, from hearty meats to crunchy vegetables, that might be challenging with traditional dentures. Here’s how dental implants can help you fully enjoy the feast.

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The dental field is constantly moving forward, and researchers are making all kinds of discoveries that could change the future of oral health care. For example, at present, when a tooth is damaged, it is completely incapable of repairing itself. However, recent breakthroughs could be the first step on a path that could ultimately make it possible to regenerate tooth enamel! Your oral surgeon is here with important information about this groundbreaking research.

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It’s no secret that regular soda tends to be high in sugar, which means it can significantly increase your risk for tooth decay. You may assume that you can protect your smile simply by switching to diet soda, which doesn’t have any sugar to worry about. Sadly, this isn’t the case; as it turns out, diet soda can be just as detrimental to oral health as regular soda. Your oral surgeon is here with the facts.

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