Posts Tagged ‘ Dental Implants ’

If you’ve noticed a hard bump in your mouth, you might have a torus (plural: tori). Tori are benign bony growths that can appear in the jaw or palate. They are common and usually harmless. However, some people do need them removed for comfort or to proceed with other dental treatments. This guide will explain the types of […]

Choosing the right oral surgeon can be daunting, especially if the surgeon you trust is not in your insurance network. Yet, if your dental plan includes out-of-network (OON) benefits, you may still receive coverage for wisdom teeth removal, tooth extractions, sedation, or dental implants. In this guide, we’ll help you understand OON benefits, from financial […]

When a tooth is removed, many patients wonder why do you need socket preservation and what happens to the jaw afterward. Without intervention, the bone that once supported the tooth can shrink rapidly. This article explains in easy-to-understand terms the importance of preserving bone after an extraction, how socket preservation works, the benefits of bone grafting, what recovery […]