Wisdom teeth start to erupt from the gums late in adolescence at some point after your son or daughter’s permanent molars emerge. As this starts to happen they might feel increased pain and pressure in the back of their mouth. This can also cause a persistent dull ache that feels like it’s in the jaw muscles around their temporomandibular joints.... read more »
Do you suspect that you need a bone graft? Has Dr. Daniel Cannon suggested that you get one? This means you want to treat the underlying bone of your jaw so oral surgery and dental treatment can be possible. Here are some more specific reasons why we might recommend a bone graft: -It can help heal fractures in your jawbone,... read more »
Dental implants can provide effective tooth replacement for patients who have lost teeth and need to fill the gaps left in their smiles. Because dental implants can fuse directly with the jawbone, they offer a very strong bond that enables the results to be very similar to natural teeth and can prevent the fear of loose or unstable artificial teeth... read more »
The average person has four wisdom teeth in the back of their mouth. They usually attempt to erupt from the gums in late adolescence after the permanent molars have replaced the primary molars. As this starts to happen, you might feel significant discomfort behind the rear molars or in the nearby jaw muscles. Most people lack sufficient room in the... read more »
Although permanent teeth are supposed to last a lifetime, there are situations in which a tooth needs to be extracted. Dr. Daniel Cannon may recommend tooth extraction in Tulsa, Oklahoma, if: - There is an extra tooth or teeth that keeps other teeth from coming in properly. - A baby tooth doesn’t fall out in time to let the permanent... read more »
Accidents and even gum disease can cause a situation where you find yourself missing a tooth. If you go for a long amount of time without a tooth, did you know you can suffer bone loss? That is why having a dental implant to restore your missing tooth is a brilliant option. Here at Cannon Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery in... read more »
The health of your gums can be influenced by several different things. Sometimes emergent wisdom teeth or a damaged tooth can inflame a small area of gum tissue. In some cases, a small dental cyst can fill with fluid. Common symptoms of a problem like this could include a swelling at the gum line, an area of irritation near a... read more »
Losing multiple teeth in one area of your mouth can significantly impair the function of your mouth. Fortunately, Dr. Daniel Cannon and the dental restoration specialists at his Tulsa, Oklahoma, clinic can replace these teeth with a dental bridge mounted onto a pair of dental implants. Unfortunately, in many cases of multiple tooth loss, it also compromises a large amount... read more »
In many cases of total tooth loss, the underlying cause also results in a loss of critical bone structure in the jaw. This could prevent the ability to use a dental implant to restore the missing tooth, which would require preparatory treatment measures. In a situation like this, Dr. Daniel Cannon will recommend having a bone graft installed in the... read more »
Most people develop wisdom teeth in the gums at the back of their mouth. They typically have four wisdom teeth, yet there are some individuals who don’t develop any wisdom teeth while others might have two or three. In some rare instances, there have been people with as many as six wisdom teeth. These third molars rarely have sufficient room... read more »