Meet Oral Surgeon Dr. Jonathan Tomlinson
Dr. 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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Replacing Missing Teeth: Dentures vs. Dental Implants
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.
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With 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 MoreDry Socket (Alveolar Osteitis)
Ultimately, 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 MoreFace Facts: Impacted Canines
Planning 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 MoreFace Facts: Extraction Site Preservation
If 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 MoreWisdom Teeth (Part 2)
Learn about the risks, expectations, and possible complications associated with the surgery to remove wisdom teeth, and the postoperative course and care following surgery.
Read MoreWisdom Teeth (Part 1)
Third molars, more commonly known as wisdom teeth, are the last teeth to develop and the last teeth to erupt into the oral cavity.
Read MoreFace Facts: Is your bite a surgical candidate?
Malocclusion is a term used in dentistry that refers to a person’s bite that differs from the ideal relationship of the patients upper and lower teeth.
Read MoreOral Cancer
Oral and maxillofacial surgeons recommend that everyone perform an oral cancer self-exam each month. It is also recommended that each person undergo an annual exam by his/her dentist or oral surgeon.
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