Dental Implant Blog
Lake Tahoe, Truckee, Reno
Sponsoring Local Families Did you know that we send in all the teeth that we extracted throughout the year to a company that then extracts all the minute precious metals within them and sends us a check? From the very beginning of our practice, Dan felt that this …
The Tahoe and Truckee area is a paramount destination for winter recreation and sports. Unfortunately, along with the enjoyment of winter recreation comes injuries associated with alpine skiing, snowboarding, sledding, snowmobiling, ice skating, hockey, and being on the ice or snow. Wear Head and Face Protection The best …
Tooth extraction may be necessary for numerous reasons. With proper care, healing from a tooth extraction can go very smoothly. However, if appropriate treatment is foregone, a temporary condition called “dry socket” can develop. Dry socket, also known as alveolar osteitis, can occur if a blood clot does …
This is an excellent question. To start, it’s important to examine what patient-centered care really means. As the catch-phrase “patient-centered care” is being used more and more frequently, let us make sure we are on the same page and that the underlying definition of the term isn’t getting …
Many people choose to coordinate an oral surgery procedure with a scheduled break from work or school. With the holidays quickly approaching, you might be considering taking care of a tooth extraction, dental implant, or scheduling your kid’s wisdom teeth extraction during the upcoming break. One of the …
Everyone has bacteria in their mouths and while some of these microorganisms can protect us from external pathogens, others can actually cause oral disease. Previously it was believed that the specific type of bacteria in our mouths was determined by our genetics. However, new research shows that the …
Dental implants have increased tooth replacement options for people missing one, many, or all of their teeth. In turn, implants have increased the quality of life for many patients who get them. Whether through improving self-esteem with a full smile, again enjoying desired foods, or preventing further bone …
Halloween is just around the corner bringing trick-or-treaters a free stockpile of sugary sweets. Along with the surge of excess sugar in children’s diets comes a list of parental concerns, including the potential for cavities. However, no candy-loving child is going to want to forgo their Halloween bounty …
When it comes to dental innovations, we often think that creating new techniques and treatments will stem from the birth of state-of-the-art developments. However, sometimes new techniques can blossom from simply looking at different solutions to old problems using existing tools. Such is the case with a strange …
As part of our commitment to improving the lives of community members, we at Tahoe Oral Surgery and Implant Center choose to regularly give back. This September was a busy month for us with two incredible dental health events where we donated services to community members in need: …
For the last several years, Drs. Dan Martin and Rachel Appelblatt have donated their time and efforts to help Truckee-Tahoe community members in need to receive important oral surgery procedures during the free “Dentistry from the Heart” program. Dr. Dan Martin DDS will continue Tahoe Oral Surgery and Implant …
Toothaches and dental pain can be extremely uncomfortable, producing throbbing and shearing pain, headaches, and more. The best way to combat tooth pain is to take preventative measures by scheduling regular check-ups and adopting a normal oral health routine. However, even with excellent dental care, sometimes unexpected pain …