Archive for February, 2018

When Should You Choose an Extraction Over Root Canal Therapy?

Do you have a toothache? Did you wake up in the middle of the night with a swollen jaw? An infected or abscessed tooth can be painful. It can also be difficult deciding what your next step should be: root canal therapy or an extraction. Dr. Chris Tye, like most dental professionals, believes that natural […]

Preparing Your Teen for Wisdom Teeth Removal

Will your teenager soon need have his or her wisdom teeth extracted? Visit Texas Oral Surgery Specialists for Southlake and Grapevine wisdom teeth removal. Most dentists and oral surgeons recommend wisdom teeth removal happen at the point when the third molars have developed roots but have not yet erupted through the gums. At this stage […]

Should You Replace a Tooth after a Dental Extraction?

“You need an extraction.” Those are words that no patient wants to hear. In fact, even though Dr. Chris Tye specializes in removing teeth, he prefers to save teeth whenever possible. In some cases, however, it is simply not feasible. Whether due to decay, dental damage, or a fracture, sometimes removing a tooth is necessary. […]

How to Enjoy a Successful Recovery after Wisdom Teeth Removal

If you require wisdom teeth removal, you are not alone. In fact, nearly 85 percent of adults will need their wisdom teeth extracted at some point in their lifetime. This is because most wisdom teeth – or third molars – do not erupt fully or properly. In these cases, impacted wisdom teeth can lead to […]