For many people, a good oral hygiene routine usually includes brushing, flossing, and rinsing with mouthwash. However, mouthwashes have been the subject of quite a bit of controversy, and the jury may still be out on whether they should be part of your morning routine. So, what do dentists and oral surgeons have to say… Read More »
When it comes to replacing a lost tooth or teeth, implants are an excellent option for many folks. But not just any type of implant will do. The oral surgeons at Hill Country Oral Surgery favor ceramic over traditional titanium implants. Our advanced zirconia ceramic implants are metal-free and biocompatible. Research suggests that ceramic implants… Read More »
Getting dental implants is the first step, but implant aftercare is just as important. To avoid unnecessary discomfort, pain, and complications, you must take special care of your new smile. The text below will explore dental implant aftercare, including the day of your surgery and the weeks that follow. Begin Aftercare Immediately As soon as… Read More »
We hope to never have pain or dental issues. With good preventative care, that’s usually the case. But sometimes, even with the best habits in place for dental hygiene, stuff happens. Oral pathology seeks to diagnose and treat problems that make your mouth or teeth ache. If you’re not sure what’s wrong with your mouth,… Read More »
Enjoy better sleeping and breathing, improved chewing, and a beautiful smile with jaw surgery. Oral surgery is the first step to correct specific cosmetic and functional issues with the jaw. Jaw surgery aims to help patients who have issues like chronic TMJ pain, trouble making the lips meet, or a protruding jaw. But can it… Read More »
Getting a dermal implant to replace a missing tooth or teeth can restore your confidence, and you want to know that your mouth structure will support them. Restoring lost dermal bone and tissue is paramount to enjoying the aesthetic benefits of implant treatment and your overall health. It also restores the natural jaw contour that… Read More »
Oral surgery is more than tooth extractions, implant surgery, and resolving impacted teeth. It also deals with facial trauma potentially affecting your ability to speak, eat, see, or breathe. Restoring these critical functions requires an exceptionally trained oral and maxillofacial surgeon to correct the aftermath of facial trauma. Here are common facial injuries your surgeons… Read More »
Getting dental implants is the first step, but implant aftercare is just as important. To avoid unnecessary discomfort, pain, and complications, you must take special care of your new smile. The text below will explore dental implant aftercare, including the day of your surgery and the weeks that follow. Begin Aftercare Immediately As soon as… Read More »
You may think tooth decay or missing teeth are only a cosmetic problem. But ignoring dental issues can lead to several health concerns, too. Around 120 million American citizens have lost one tooth or more. Losing a tooth does not affect your oral functions alone. It influences the jawbone, the foundation for your teeth. Your… Read More »
Dental health is essential to us all because it not only affects the quality of our smile but, in many ways, it influences our quality of life. Besides the ability to offer a brilliant smile, a healthy mouth allows us to eat correctly, breathe without obstruction, speak with expression, and get into close encounters with… Read More »
