Common Complications After Wisdom Teeth Removal

 November 8, 2024 Wisdom teeth removal is a common procedure that can alleviate pain, prevent overcrowding, and protect your oral health. While generally safe, it’s important to be aware of potential complications that can arise after surgery. Choosing an experienced oral and maxillofacial surgeon, such as Dr. Streelman of Mercer Island Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, can significantly minimize your risk for complications after wisdom teeth removal and maximize......
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Are Dental Implants As Strong As Natural Teeth?

March 30, 2022 One of the ultimate goals of dentistry is to help people keep their teeth for as long as possible. Sometimes, natural teeth may become so damaged or decayed that there is no viable way to salvage them. In these cases, the best clinical approach may be to extract the teeth and replace them with dental implants. Here again, longevity is a foremost concern: Dentists, oral...
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What Are Dental Implants Made Of?

March 23, 2022 Dental implants are one of the most popular options for replacing lost or extracted teeth. They are durable and robust, replicating the look and feel of natural teeth while providing long-lasting results. Dental implants are effective because they are made from high-quality materials. To better understand the composition of dental implants, it is worth looking at the three basic elements: the implant itself, the connecting......
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Will Smoking Hurt My Dental Implants?

March 17, 2022 Advances in technology and treatment protocols have made dental implants a durable, economical choice for dental restoration. When effectively placed and properly cared for, dental implants have an average success rate of 95% to 98% over ten years. However, that also means there is a small margin for implant failure. One factor linked to an increased risk of implant failure is smoking. Multiple studies have...
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