Piney Point Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery of Katy/Cypress Blog

Millions of dental implants are placed in patients across the U.S. every year. A range of practitioners offer this procedure, from general dentists to various types of specialists. If you are thinking about getting dental implants, you certainly have a lot of different doctors to choose from! This blog post explores why it may be best to choose an oral surgeon to handle your procedure.

Many cases of malocclusion (a misaligned bite) can be corrected with non-invasive orthodontic treatment. But what if you are informed that you need jaw surgery to completely correct your bite? Admittedly, the prospect can seem a little intimidating! What can you expect during the journey in front of you? This blog post provides some helpful information. Hopefully, it will make you feel more confident about moving forward with treatment.

Dental implants are often praised as the best form of tooth replacement. However, the treatment process does require surgery, so some patients are reluctant to move forward with it. Are you curious about what it feels like to get dental implants? Does the surgery hurt? What can you expect during the post-op period? This blog post explains the basics of what you should know.

Accidents, whether they are in sports, on the road, or in other circumstances, sometimes result in severe harm to the face. If you have recently sustained facial injuries, it is important that you have a qualified medical team who can help you to minimize the long-term impact of your injuries. Very often, that team should include an oral and maxillofacial surgeon. What are some examples of injuries that an oral surgeon can help to correct? This blog post explains.

In most cases, discussions about impacted teeth center on the wisdom teeth, which are the last set of molars at the back of the mouth. But did you know that impaction can affect other teeth as well, including the canines? What exactly is an impacted canine tooth, and what can happen if this issue remains untreated? Continue reading to discover some important information about this dental health issue.

Oral cancer afflicts tens of thousands of people each year, and close to 10,000 people die from it. While it is not the most common form of cancer, it still deserves attention! Are you at risk for oral cancer? This blog post discusses some risk factors for this disease and provides guidance on how you can protect your health.

If you have one or more missing teeth, dental implants have probably come up in conversations with your dentist. They are a popular and reliable tooth replacement option! Still, you might be reluctant to commit to this treatment because you have heard some negative or unappealing reports about it. The truth might surprise you! This blog post explains five little-known facts about dental implants.

Your wisdom teeth are the third set of molars at the back of your mouth. For many people, these teeth need to be extracted when they are in late adolescence or their early 20s. Have you ever wondered why that is the case? Very often, it is because the wisdom teeth become impacted. What are impacted wisdom teeth, and what are some warning signs that might indicate you have this problem? This blog post explains.

Wisdom tooth extractions are commonly necessary for individuals in their late teens or early 20s. In fact, the procedure might even be considered a sort of rite of passage. However, not everyone undergoes this procedure. Some individuals can keep their wisdom teeth without any severe consequences. Others, though, do not even have wisdom teeth! Why do some people never develop their third molars, and how can you tell if you have them? This blog post provides some important information.

Many dentists, oral surgeons, and other specialists are quick to recommend dental implants for any patient who has suffered a degree of tooth loss. Often, a patient’s initial response to such a recommendation is, “How much is that going to cost?” Unfortunately, the answer to that question is not always straightforward. In fact, there are several factors that can affect the cost of dental implants. This blog post explains some of the most important.