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 »
The last set of molars in the mouth, called wisdom teeth, are troublesome. They are left over from a far off period of our history when our foods were tougher to eat and difficult to digest, so we don’t really need them anymore. On top of that, our mouths have changed shape, so if the wisdom teeth grow in wrong,... read more »
Having a bone graft installed into your jaw is often the first step in the process of restoring a missing tooth. This special treatment will restore sufficient structure in the area so you can mount a dental implant. When you meet with your Cannon Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery oral surgeon for the initial consultation, you should let them know about... read more »
If you have recently undergone oral surgery, then it’s very important to properly recover. If you take the healing period seriously and take good care of your smile, you will have a pristine oral health and a top-notch smile. So, to help you completely recover following oral surgery in Tulsa, Oklahoma, please use these recovery tips: -Make sure you rest... read more »
Wisdom teeth are essentially third molars leftover from a time in human evolution when our ancestors survived on a diet of roots and other tough foods. As our diet involved toward a more omnivorous range of foods, these teeth became obsolete. In fact, in modern times wisdom teeth are more of a nuisance, leading to complications and oral health problems.... read more »
If you’ve recently restored your oral health with oral surgery in Tulsa, Oklahoma, then it’s best to do all you can to properly recover. If you take the recovery period seriously, you will have the best results possible. So, to help you recover, our Cannon Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery team encourages you to do the following things: -Make sure you... read more »
Your dentist, Dr. Daniel Cannon, often recommends having your child’s wisdom teeth extracted as a preventative measure against future complications. Thoughtful preparation and quality aftercare will help your child get back on their feet as soon as possible. In some cases, your child’s wisdom teeth can be extracted at Cannon Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. However, if one or more wisdom... read more »
An accident or emergency can happen in your mouth just like any other part of your body. Even though your teeth are usually anchored very firmly in their sockets, it’s still not impossible for something like a hard fall or a blow to the face to actually knock one of your teeth out of the socket or fracture it completely.... read more »
Wisdom teeth are one of the most understood aspects of the dental world. Do you really need them removed? Why do they come in so late? What purpose do they serve? Because of all the questions surrounding wisdom teeth, there’s a bit of misinformation out there about them. We’ll address the questions mentioned above, and a few others, here in... read more »
Are you hesitating getting a dental implant to restore your smile but are putting it off due to fears about dental implants? We understand that some patients are hesitant because of myths concerning dental implants. Today we are going to assuage your fears by addressing some common dental implant myths so that you can feel confident about getting the beautiful, healthy... read more »