Replacing lost teeth with dental implants are a great way to bring the “WOW” back to your smile! If you need just a single tooth or are looking to have an anchor formed for dentures or partial dentures, restorative dentistry will add the cosmetic value you’re looking for back to your smile. Implants will last you for years to come... read more »
Do you have any missing teeth that you would like to replace, but don’t want to deal with the hassle of taking out dentures every single night? With dental implants, you can have natural-looking teeth installed directly into your jawbone for a sturdy hold that can last a lifetime. A full smile awaits with dental implants. Here are just a... read more »
The art and science of dental restorations encompasses several factors. Not the least of which is supplying sufficient bone structure in the underlying jawbone. Many dental restorations, especially dental implants, need enough bone matter so the abutment can anchor. Any dental restoration process starts with Dr. Daniel Cannon examining your mouth to assess your overall oral health and the available... read more »
As you probably know, many people have their wisdom teeth removed—but do you ever wonder why? While not everyone’s wisdom teeth need to be removed, wisdom teeth can cause several serious problems. Because your wisdom teeth are the last to come in—usually erupting when you’re around twenty years old—your other teeth could also be affected. If there isn’t enough room... read more »
In many cases when a tooth is lost, it also compromises the health or integrity of the surrounding bone tissues. This can make it difficult to successfully replace the tooth with a dental restoration like a dental implant. To address an issue like this, your dentist, Dr. Daniel Cannon, can install a bone graft. This additional bone tissue that is... read more »
At our oral and maxillofacial surgical practice, Dr. Daniel Cannon and our team are pleased to offer sinus lifts for our patients in Tulsa, Oklahoma. A sinus lift is performed if there is a loss of bone in your upper jaw. For example, if the height of the bone is not the right size, or if your sinuses are too close together. This... read more »
Third molars, more commonly known as wisdom teeth, are vestigial remnants from a time in ancient history when our ancestors survived on a diet of tough foods. In modern times, these teeth, lurking deep in the gums at the back of your mouth, have become more of a nuisance. In fact, they can even lead to serious complications, pain, and... read more »
Have you every had a tooth erupt in the wrong place? While not uncommon, this impaction does require treatment. If teeth erupt in the wrong place or at the wrong time, it can affect your whole mouth. With an impacted tooth, the tooth doesn't break through your gums. Since it is trapped inside the gum tissue, it can cause cysts... read more »
Third molars, also known as wisdom teeth, are essentially vestigial teeth lingering deep within the gums in the back of the mouth. In late adolescence, they can start to move and attempt to emerge. This can be an uncomfortable or even painful experience. Early symptoms might include a feeling of pressure or pain deep in the gums. This pain should... read more »
When your jawbone suffers from any sort of decay or trauma, it decreases the strength and health of your jaw. If your jaw isn't healthy, it can have a pretty negative effect on your oral health, and could prevent you from getting dental implants if you need teeth replaced. If your jawbone does have any sort of decay or other... read more »