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What Is Bone Grafting? Bone grafting for dental implants is a normal and pain-free treatment option that becomes necessary when a patient lacks the healthy bone structure needed to perform a successful dental implant surgery. Factors that may make bone grafting the right choice include advanced toot...Continued

You’ve invested both time and money restoring a winning smile with dental implants, and now it’s up to you to ensure they last for years to come. Here at Innovative Oral Surgery & Dental Implants, we want our patients to realize the lifelong benefits of dental implants and provide customized ins...Continued

For many people, the loss of a natural tooth is considered far more devastating when it affects one of the teeth that are visible when a person smiles, such as the front teeth or the incisors. The appearance of a visible, prominent gap in one’s smile can be devastating to one’s self-esteem. For that...Continued

Dental implants are stronger than natural teeth and last for many years because they are not susceptible to decay or disease. Even so, it is important to take good care of dental implants at home if you don’t want to end up back in the oral surgeon’s office getting replacement implants. At Innovativ...Continued

Dental implants are the treatment of choice for replacing missing teeth. They are anchored directly in the jaw bone, offering a long-lasting, convenient, and more aesthetically appealing alternative to dentures. However, many patients with missing teeth are told they cannot receive dental implants d...Continued

Some 30 percent of Americans report feelings of dental anxiety. Whether a fear of pain, drills, or needles, going to the dentist can be a daunting prospect, especially when oral surgery is involved. If you’re scheduled for dental implant surgery and getting anxious about the procedure, we hope the f...Continued

Traumatic dental injuries, such as fractured jaw bones, knocked-out teeth, and soft tissue wounds, can occur during accidents, contact sports, or other sudden events. If you have experienced oral or facial trauma, consult with an experienced oral and maxillofacial surgeon as soon as possible. At Inn...Continued

Wisdom teeth extraction is a routine oral surgery. If you’ve chosen a highly trained oral and maxillofacial surgeon to perform the procedure, then you’re in good hands. However, any surgical procedure should be treated seriously. Expect to need at least three full days to recover afterward. Some ind...Continued

Choosing to suffer through the pain of an infected tooth without seeking treatment from a dental professional may jeopardize more than just your comfort. Medical studies are increasingly finding a correlation between dental and body health and that lingering tooth infections could be leading to seri...Continued

So you go for what you thought was a routine cleaning, and your dentist tells you it’s time to take your wisdom teeth out. “But they don’t hurt!” you protest in an attempt to avoid the prospect of surgery. However, the absence of pain doesn’t mean there aren’t problems lurking below your gum line. T...Continued

If you are having a molar or premolar removed, you will need to allow for a 10-week period following your tooth extraction before you can schedule the dental implant procedure. This will give your mouth a sufficient amount of time to heal so that your gums will be stable enough to hold your new impl...Continued

Oral health can play a profoundly significant role in your overall wellness. The mouth is effectively the doorway to the body as a whole, and failure to pay proper attention to your oral health can lead to a wide range of ailments and afflictions that go far beyond a simple toothache. Bacteria in th...Continued

When it comes to a medical procedure of any kind, one of the first thoughts to come to mind is, “How much is this going to cost me?” If you’ve ever felt this way before booking a medical procedure, you’re not alone. Depending on the kind of oral care you need, your dental insurance may cover all or ...Continued

Whether you have impacted wisdom teeth that need to be extracted, or are having dental implants placed, there are various conditions that call for oral surgery. Knowing what to expect during and after the procedure is one of the most effective ways to ensure a smooth and uneventful recovery. Here at...Continued

Many people take “blood thinner” medications to prevent the formation of potentially harmful blood clots. Though these powerful drugs protect against stroke, heart attack, deep vein thrombosis (DVT), pulmonary embolism (PE), and other life-threatening events, they also interfere with the body’s natu...Continued

Innovative Oral Surgery & Dental Implants is pleased to announce the opening of a second Bucks County oral surgery practice location in Newtown. For more than 50 years, we’ve called Feasterville-Trevose home. You can expect the same top-caliber service 17 minutes north on Route 532. Where to Fin...Continued

Fear of a visit to the dentist may be more common than you think. Up to 1 in 5 Americans have some level of anxiety about going to the dentist, so if you find yourself a little nervous before your appointment, you are far from alone. Degrees of dental anxiety vary in severity from mild concern to fu...Continued

The extraction of the wisdom teeth often isn’t an emergency surgery, simply because dentists evaluate the course of their progression and can spot potential problems well in advance. However, if you delay getting them taken out, you could indeed develop serious complications. Pain, soreness, and pre...Continued

An estimated 50,000 people are diagnosed with oral cancer each year, but most of these cases are avoidable. It’s important to have regular check-ups with your dentist to detect oral cancers early. Early detection increases the chances of finding a cure. To help reduce your risk of developing oral ca...Continued

Every year, 150 million people go to Disney World. However, planning a trip isn’t so easy for families with special needs children. Though the desire to see their favorite characters and enjoy a nice vacation is just as real, crushing medical debt can make that dream impossible. For the second year ...Continued

For those missing many teeth or who have failing dental implants, restorative options are overdentures, a full fixed arch implant supported bridge, or All-on-4 dental implants. Innovative Oral Surgery & Dental Implants specializes in all three dental solutions in Bucks County and Montgomery Coun...Continued

According to the American Academy of Implant Dentistry, about three million people in the U.S. have a dental implant. The figure is rising by roughly 500,000 every year. Dental implants are a state-of-the-art solution for replacing missing or badly decayed teeth. Implants feel and function like norm...Continued

The medical field has been studying the effects of bisphosphonates in the context of oral and maxillofacial surgery, particularly in relation to dental implant placement, bone grafting and their role in osteodistraction, which is utilized to correct skeletal defects like cleft lip and cleft palate. ...Continued

Nearly 70 percent of Americans will have lost at least one permanent tooth by the age of 44, with 26 percent of people losing all of their teeth by age 65. Injuries, decay, periodontal disease, and other factors can all lead to damaged or missing teeth. These missing teeth can cause a decrease in co...Continued

The last of your adult teeth to erupt from the underlying gum are known as “wisdom teeth” and typically begin to appear between the ages of 17 to 25. Often these teeth come in normally and require little special attention other than thorough cleaning of areas that may have become harder to reach. Ho...Continued

Having your wisdom teeth extracted is a relatively quick and painless procedure with minimal recovery time, but the pain from wisdom tooth eruption can range from mild and intermittent to constant and excruciating. Some people don’t experience wisdom tooth pain at all, but in most cases, dentists wi...Continued

Teeth fall out for a variety of reasons but are most commonly lost through trauma, tooth decay, or gum disease. Teeth can also be missing from birth due to genetic propensities that run in families. You may be weighing the hassle and cost of getting a new tooth with the risk of doing nothing. The or...Continued

A traumatic dental injury may occur when you least expect it. It’s important to know how to respond if it should happen to you. For any type of traumatic dental injury, you should get to an oral and maxillofacial surgeon as quickly as possible. Oral surgery experts understand the intricacies of the ...Continued

It’s perfectly normal to be a little anxious about an upcoming surgery. Learning more about what to expect may help calm your nerves. Another way to achieve greater peace of mind is by entrusting your health and safety to a trained oral surgeon who routinely performs complex procedures, ranging from...Continued

Maxillofacial surgery is a unique specialty that merges medical and dental science. This branch of surgery encompasses procedures that treat trauma and diseases affecting the head and neck, with the exception of the brain. The maxilla is the major bone of the middle face, which forms the upper jaw. ...Continued

Dental implants are a highly effective way to restore a picture-ready smile. This practically painless process can be performed in a single afternoon, but recovering properly from the procedure is the only way to ensure a reliable result. Take Time for a Full Recovery From Dental Implant Surgery Alt...Continued

You will need to have your wisdom teeth removed when your dentist or oral surgeon determines they are already impacted or could cause complications. In addition, many people opt to remove their wisdom teeth during their late teens or early 20s, even if they aren’t currently causing problems. This pr...Continued

Whether you suffer from dentophobia (fear of the dentist) or if you are the type of person who can fall asleep during a dental exam, you probably felt uneasy hearing that your tooth will need to be removed. Extracting a natural tooth can feel like a big step, and it isn’t a procedure that dentists s...Continued

If you are a candidate, dental implants can restore your smile in a single day. They will look, feel, and function like normal teeth, but you won’t have to worry about them falling out. If you care for them with regular brushing and flossing, they can last you a lifetime. Which Dental Implants Are R...Continued

In most cases, the reason oral surgery is required for a tooth extraction is that the tooth is impacted—that is, it has failed to erupt through the gum. Thus, an oral surgeon will need to make an incision in order to access the tooth and remove it. Generally, your dentist can identify whether the to...Continued

Dental implants are a popular option for replacing missing or damaged teeth, as they provide patients with a more permanent, easier to maintain, and less embarrassing alternative to removable dentures. However, for dental implants to stay fitted and secured to your upper jaw, you will need a suffici...Continued