Isreal Olabanji, Dental Nurse 
What You Should Know About Wisdom Teeth or Impacted Tooth Serious problems can develop from partially impacted teeth that are your wisdom teeth, such as pain, infection, and crowding of, or damage to, adjacent teeth and even caries. For totally impacted teeth (wisdom teeth), more serious problems can occur such as (dental abscess, bad breath, …
Corrective jaw surgery also called orthognathic surgery can improve chewing, speech, and breathing. While your appearance may be dramatically enhanced as a result of your surgery, orthognathic surgery is performed to correct functional problems. This procedure performed in dental surgery to correct a wide range of minor and major skeletal and dental irregularities, including the …
The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is a small joint located in front of the ear where the skull and lower jaw meet. It permits the lower jaw (mandible) to move and function. The temporomandibular joint disorders are not uncommon and have a variety of symptoms. Symptoms of Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) disorder Patients may complain of earaches, …
Research has identified a number of factors that may contribute to the development of oral cancer. The most common is the use of tobacco and alcohol. Others include poor oral hygiene, irritation caused by ill-fitting dentures and rough surfaces on teeth, poor nutrition, some chronic infections and combinations of these factors. Studies have shown that …
Top Questions When should I have my Wisdom Teeth removed? It isn’t always wise to wait until your wisdom teeth start to bother you. In general, earlier removal of wisdom teeth results in an easier and quicker healing process. AAOMS/OMSF researchers found that older patients may be at greater risk of disease, including …