What Does Gum Disease Look Like?
Gum disease, more formally known as either gingivitis or periodontitis, is an infection that harms the soft tissue of the gums and can require bone grafting.
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4 Types of Dental Bone Grafting
Dental bone grafting is often an essential procedure following tooth extraction. It can also be crucial to complete before performing restorative procedures like dental…
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Can Sleep Apnea Cause High Blood Pressure? And Other FAQs
Sleep apnea is a common yet dangerous sleep disorder that interrupts your breathing while you sleep. While some people chalk it up to loud…
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Dental Implants: Myth vs. Fact
Did you know that almost 180 million Americans have at least one missing tooth? Tooth loss is common for adults, especially those 65 or…
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Is Jaw Surgery Worth It for Underbites and Overbites?
If you are experiencing jaw pain, dental issues, or other complications due to an underbite or overbite, you may wonder if jaw surgery is…
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Celebrating 11 Years of Athens Oral Surgery Center
September 2022 marks the 11th anniversary of Athens Oral Surgery Center, and we’re proudly celebrating the success of our practice as we look forward…
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Jaw Surgery FAQs | Athens Oral Surgery Center
Jaw surgery is a treatment plan for patients with complications in their upper or lower jaws. Maxillofacial surgeons perform surgery to realign or correct the jaws properly.
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Common Problems Caused by Impacted Wisdom Teeth
An impacted wisdom tooth often leads to painful symptoms, but let’s look at the root issues of impaction to find out where these symptoms stem from.
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What are the Symptoms of an Impacted Wisdom Tooth?
Wisdom teeth are the third set of molars that develop during the late teens or early twenties. Sometimes, improper development leads to an impacted wisdom tooth.
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Facial Fracture Series, Part 3: Diagnosis and Treatment of Facial Fractures
Facial fractures are not always obvious, but they are painful, making it clear to seek medical treatment as soon as possible.
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