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You’re scheduled for orthognathic surgery to reshape your jaws. Before surgery, your orthodontist will adjust your braces and update your surgeon. You’ll meet your surgeon to finalize plans and complete health checks. Prepare by stocking liquid foods, arranging a ride home, and fasting 8+ hours before surgery. Quitting smoking now improves healing. Plan recovery time and learn about post-surgery care, including diet and comfort. Always tell your surgeon about medications or s

You’re scheduled for orthognathic surgery to reshape your jaws. Before surgery, orthodontic treatment moves and straightens teeth to allow proper jaw positioning. Healthy gums and bone are essential, so cavities and gum disease must be treated first. Wisdom teeth may be removed before braces. Braces use gentle pressure to shift teeth and require careful brushing, flossing, and avoiding hard or sticky foods during treatment.

A jaw that’s too small, large, or crooked can cause chewing, speaking, breathing, and sleep issues—and affect your facial appearance. Orthognathic surgery reshapes and realigns the jaws to improve function and look. Treatment often includes braces before and after surgery and can take over a year. Commitment to the full process is essential.

Bacteria in your mouth can cause tooth and gum disease—even under restorations like crowns or implants. Brushing cleans easy spots, but flossing removes bacteria between teeth and gums. Use about 18 inches of floss, gently sliding and scraping each tooth’s side. Tools like floss holders, threaders, and interdental brushes help clean hard-to-reach areas.

Dental implants replace missing teeth by fusing to your jawbone, creating a stable base for an artificial tooth (prosthesis). Abutments connect the prosthesis to the implant. Often placed after the implant fuses, abutments help gums heal and support the final tooth. After healing, your dentist custom-makes and fits your prosthesis for a comfortable bite.

Your dentist recommends dental implants to replace missing teeth. Surgery places implants in your jawbone. Follow pre-surgery instructions, wear comfortable clothes, and arrange a ride if sedated. During surgery, your jaw is numbed, an incision made, and the implant placed. Risks include bleeding, infection, implant failure, or nerve injury.

If you have missing teeth, your dentist may recommend dental implants—artificial roots fused to your jawbone to support a prosthesis. Prostheses vary: single implants for one tooth, partial for several teeth, or complete dentures for full arches. Complete prostheses can be removable or fixed, with varying numbers of implants for support.

After dental implant surgery, expect some swelling and minor bleeding. Rest as needed, drink clear liquids, take prescribed meds, eat soft foods, and avoid pressure on your jaw. Keep teeth and gums clean—brush gently around incisions and use any prescribed rinse. Follow all care instructions and attend follow-ups to ensure healing.

A crown restores a damaged tooth’s size and shape. Made from metal, porcelain, or both, it’s color-matched to your teeth if visible. Your dentist shapes the tooth, takes impressions, and fits a temporary crown while the permanent one is made (1–3 weeks). Then, the permanent crown is adjusted and cemented in place. Keep the temporary crown safe by avoiding sticky foods and flossing sideways. Call your dentist if you have any issues later.

A Herbst appliance moves your jaws to improve your bite. It may cause soreness at first and limit certain foods like sticky or hard items. Use dental wax for irritation and rinse cuts with salt water. Brush carefully, and soon you’ll have a better bite and a great smile!

After wisdom teeth removal, healing takes a few months. A blood clot forms in the socket, followed by repair tissue and new bone growth. In the first days, control bleeding with gauze, take medications as directed, reduce swelling with ice, rest, and drink nutritious liquids. Avoid brushing or rinsing the first day, smoking, and using straws. Gradually return to soft foods, keep the site clean, and follow your surgeon’s instructions for best healing.

If your wisdom teeth may cause problems, your surgeon might recommend removal to protect your dental health. Early removal is often advised since roots harden with age, making surgery harder. Other options include monitoring, medication, or minor procedures. Risks include jaw soreness, dry socket, infection, anesthesia side effects, sinus issues, nerve injury, and possible jaw weakening. Your surgeon will help choose the best plan for you.

Wisdom teeth removal usually happens in a surgeon’s office or outpatient center. Surgery time varies by tooth position and number removed. Your surgeon may remove all teeth at once or separately. The tooth is removed through an incision, which is closed with stitches. Anesthesia options range from local numbing to general anesthesia.

TMD affects the jaw joint and muscles, often due to grinding, clenching, or bite issues. A night guard (splint) can ease strain and protect teeth. In some cases, orthodontic or restorative treatment may be needed to correct bite problems. Your dentist can guide you toward lasting relief.

Root canal therapy removes infected tissue from inside a tooth, stopping pain and preventing further damage. Done in one or two visits, it ends with sealing and restoring the tooth—often with a crown. With proper care, your tooth can look, feel, and function just like the rest.

We often focus on keeping our teeth clean on the outside—but when problems develop inside, root canal therapy may be needed to save the tooth. This treatment removes infected pulp, relieves pain, and prevents tooth loss—all with less discomfort than most people expect.

Periodontal disease can cause bone loss around teeth, weakening their support. Regenerative procedures, like bone replacement grafts, help stimulate new bone growth to restore support. During the procedure, a gum flap is made, graft material (from your bone, synthetic sources, or a tissue bank) is placed where bone was lost, and growth factors may be added. The gum is then closed, and new bone grows over months to strengthen the tooth.

Caring for your dental bridge is key to keeping your smile healthy. Brush after meals, floss daily using special tools, and visit your dentist regularly. With good care, your bridge will stay secure, your mouth will stay healthy, and you’ll keep smiling with confidence.

A fixed bridge replaces one or more missing teeth and helps restore your bite, smile, and chewing ability. It’s custom-made and permanently cemented in place. By filling the gap, a bridge prevents teeth from shifting and helps keep your mouth healthy and your smile confident.

Had a tooth pulled? Bite gauze to stop bleeding, use ice for swelling, and rest. Eat soft foods, skip straws, and avoid hot drinks and smoking. Gently rinse with salt water after 12 hours (if your dentist says it's okay). Good care helps you heal faster and feel better sooner!