Dental implants may be the solution for a patient who has lost one or more permanent teeth. Dental implants are permanent and aesthetically appeasing. A dental implant is made up of a dental implant post, a dental restoration and an abutment. What Should I Expect? First, the dental implant post is surgically placed in the socket of the missing tooth... read more »
The teeth in the back of your mouth play a very important role in your overall oral function. The molars and premolars are tasked with breaking down and grinding your food into small pieces that make it easier to swallow and digest. If one of your molars is lost to tooth decay or becomes damaged, it can have a profound... read more »
Have you lost a permanent tooth? Losing a tooth can render simple things like chewing and speaking difficult. In addition, a lost tooth mars the beauty of the smile. So, what can be done about a lost tooth? A dental implant can restore the beauty and functionality of your smile. A dental implant is made up of three parts: a... read more »
When a small area of tooth enamel is compromised by poor oral hygiene practices, the natural bacteria in your mouth can start to form a cavity. If it isn’t professionally treated, by a dentist the tooth decay can slowly start to penetrate deep into the tooth. As this starts to happen the tooth can start to develop an increasing toothache.... 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 »
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 »
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 »
Dental implants have been growing in popularity as a safe and effective solution for replacing a lost tooth. Your dentist or oral surgeon might recommend a bone graft procedure a few months in advance to make sure you have enough structure to anchor your implant firmly. Once it has been established that there is enough strong and healthy bone material... read more »