Bone Grafting The alveolar ridges are thickened ridges of bone on the upper and lower jaws. Teeth fit into sockets in these ridges, where they

Stress and Oral Habits Teeth grinding and clenching, also called bruxism, is associated with stress and sometimes caffeine and stimulants. As bruxism most often occurs

Implant Care and Maintenance An implant can lose attachment to the bone, even after it has successfully fused to it. Here are two ways your

Consequences of Losing Teeth Losing teeth can cause discomfort and difficulty eating and speaking, but it also can negatively affect our jawbone. Bone needs stimulation

Nitrous Oxide Nitrous oxide, commonly referred to as “laughing gas,” has been used in dental procedures since the 19 th century. Modern nitrous oxide sedation

Bruxism Bruxism is the medical term for excessive tooth grinding and/or jaw clenching. Because our jaw muscles are capable of producing hundreds of pounds of