Athens Oral Surgery Center
You have a hidden joint known as the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) located in front of your ear which allows you to open your jaw. This joint controls your lower jaw so you can eat, laugh, speak, and yawn with ease. However, if this joint is functioning improperly, every day activities become unbearable.
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As facial trauma specialists, we see a lot of injuries to the head and mouth that could have been prevented with the proper protective gear. April is National Facial Protection Month, the perfect time for us to remind you that wearing a mouth guard, helmet, vision protection, and other gear is crucial during outdoor sports and other activities.
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Children aren’t the only ones who can lose teeth. If you fall, run into something, or experience another kind of accident and a permanent tooth falls out, what should you do? If you act fast, your tooth can be saved. Here are several steps you can take to preserve your tooth if it falls out.
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If you have obstructive sleep apnea and no solution seems to give you a restful night’s sleep, jaw surgery called “maxillomandibular advancement” could give you the relief you need.
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Wisdom teeth, also called third molars, typically begin to appear in your late teens or early twenties. If you are in high school or college, your dentist or orthodontist might have told you that your wisdom teeth need to be surgically removed. But why? Won’t your wisdom teeth grow in like your other molars?
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All on 4 is a procedure that allows for total restoration of missing or badly damaged teeth in as little as one day. Your oral surgeon will strategically place four dental implants into your jaw and then attach an intermediate bridge onto the implants the very same day.
Read MoreDr. Tomlinson took over what is now Athens Oral Surgery Center in 2011 when he moved to Athens, Georgia with his wife Kimberly.
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Unfortunately missing teeth is a common problem for many Americans. Several factors such as tooth decay, gum disease, or injury can cause you to lose your teeth. One way to replace missing teeth is to wear full or partial dentures, but these can look and feel unnatural. At Athens Oral Surgery Center, we believe dental implants are an effective and lasting alternative to dentures.
Read MoreWith the history of high success rates of dental implants, missing teeth no longer need be tolerated or cause patients to be self-conscious about the appearance or function of their smile. Patients should seek consultation with a general dentist or oral surgeon to discuss dental implants.
Read MoreUltimately, dry sockets can not necessarily be prevented, though eliminating some of the risk factors such as smoking cessation and avoidance of straws on the part of the patient can drastically improve one’s risk.
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