Athens Oral Surgery Center
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.
Read MorePlanning and treatment of impacted teeth, including third molars and canines is best initiated by one’s general dentist, and often involves evaluation by an orthodontist and possibly an oral surgeon.
Read MoreIf you require extraction of a tooth, ask your dentist/surgeon about extraction site preservation, this simple procedure can significantly improve the ease and eventual quality of the finished product.
Read MoreLearn about the risks, expectations, and possible complications associated with the surgery to remove wisdom teeth, and the postoperative course and care following surgery.
Read MoreThird molars, more commonly known as wisdom teeth, are the last teeth to develop and the last teeth to erupt into the oral cavity.
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