Dental Implant Blog
Lake Tahoe, Truckee, Reno
Regardless of how well you have taken care of your teeth, you’ve likely experienced a toothache at some point in your life. Toothaches are more common than many people realize and, although a cavity is a likely culprit, it’s not always the cause of your tooth pain. Below …
One of the most common procedures to accompany the placement of a dental implant is bone grafting. When teeth are lost and not replaced promptly, the underlying jaw bone (alveolar bone) will begin to resorb. This process of the bone slowly “melting away” results in a lack of …
At Tahoe Oral Surgery and Implant Center, we are dedicated to utilizing the most modern and advanced technologies to keep you comfortable and safe during your procedure. One of the most advanced machines in our office is our Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) scanner. Dental CBCT is an …
Most of us are aware that regular exercise has a huge positive impact on our overall health, but did you know that it could also benefit your teeth and gums? According to data collected through the Third National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, a long-term national health survey, …
While the only true way to tell if you need to have your wisdom teeth removed is by a careful examination from a dental professional, here are some general guidelines and reference information. During the evolution of humans, evidence has shown that jaw size has become smaller, while …
The school year is coming to an end! While your kids are likely dreaming of long, fun-filled summer days, the extended break makes for an ideal time to visit your local oral surgeon for removal of troublesome wisdom teeth.. The wisdom tooth removal process requires an extended recovery …
We receive many questions about dental implants from prospective patients. Here we have compiled some of the most common questions about dental implants for your reference. What are dental implants? A dental implant consists of three parts. First is the post, a tapered piece of titanium that is …
According to a study completed by the General Dentistry journal, up to half of U.S. teens and young adults consume energy drinks and of the energy drinking kids, half have at least one sports drink a day. Unfortunately, the study found that along with this alarming increase in …
Did you know that kissing can help fight cavities? Did you know that kissing can also cause cavities? What gives? That is because the act of kissing helps stimulate saliva production, which naturally helps return the acidity levels in the mouth to normal. However, before sharing kisses, make …
Like other fields of medicine, oral surgery is regularly making advancements. We’ve seen this recently in dental implants and cosmetic dentistry. However, oral surgery is also making headway in helping those with rare diseases. Click here to read more about how pioneering oral surgery procedures helped save a …
My husband, Dan (you may know him as Dr. Martin) and I moved to Truckee in 2010 because of the incredible natural beauty of the mountains, our love of exploring slopes, trails, rivers and lakes, and our desire to raise our two children in a small tight-knit community …
What is an impacted tooth? An impacted tooth is a tooth that hasn’t fully erupted (or emerged) into the mouth. The most common teeth to become impacted are the four wisdom teeth and the four canine teeth. An impacted tooth can grow at an angle toward an adjacent …