The Practice of Dr Christopher Tye

Straumann AlloGraft Ring: Candidacy, Benefits, and Treatment

Advances in dental implant technology now allow for the simultaneous placement of donor bone and an implant post during one surgical procedure at our Colleyville, TX dental practice. The procedure, which uses a Straumann AlloGraft Ring, allows patients to shorten their treatment timeline by several months.  If you have been told that you require some […]

Posted by Dr. Chris L. Tye, MD, DDS on Nov 6th, 2019 7:17 pm
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What is dental implant surgery?

At Texas Oral Surgery Specialists, Dr. Chris Tye offers dental implants to replace one missing tooth and All-on-4® implant-supported dentures and bridges to replace a few or all teeth. Implants have a long list of benefits. Once you’ve determined that they’d be a great fit for your life, you may wonder what you can expect […]

Posted by Dr. Chris L. Tye, MD, DDS on Nov 1st, 2019 8:43 pm
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Do I Require Lower Jaw Surgery?

For patients who suffer from a significant misalignment of the jaws and teeth, corrective jaw surgery (orthognathic surgery) can restore chewing function and jaw alignment. The straightforward surgery can also drastically improve their quality of life.  If you live in Colleyville, TX or surrounding areas and are noticing issues with how your teeth fit together, […]

Posted by Dr. Chris L. Tye, MD, DDS on Oct 26th, 2019 2:32 am
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3 Wisdom Tooth Abscess Treatments

For most of us, wisdom teeth emerge between the ages of 17 and 25. These back molars rarely serve any practical purpose and occasionally cause oral problems. Wisdom teeth may partially develop or grow in sideways and cause impaction. They can also be difficult to reach when brushing your teeth because of their position. Both […]

Posted by Dr. Chris L. Tye, MD, DDS on Oct 21st, 2019 2:50 pm
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Is it okay to keep my wisdom teeth?

Dentists often recommend wisdom teeth removal, but is it always necessary? The short answer is that it depends on your specific circumstances. Wisdom tooth extraction may be necessary if you have an impacted tooth or oral pain. Your Colleyville oral surgeon may also recommend extraction as a preventative measure. At Texas Oral Surgery Specialists, our […]

Posted by Dr. Chris L. Tye, MD, DDS on Oct 15th, 2019 3:58 pm
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How Long does Oral Surgery Take?

If you need oral surgery, you probably have many questions. One of those is probably, “How long will it take?” There isn’t really a simple answer to this question. Firstly, it varies wildly depending on what exact procedure you’re having done. Then there are other variables, such as how extensive the procedure is and whether […]

Posted by Dr. Chris L. Tye, MD, DDS on Sep 26th, 2019 8:28 am
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What to Expect After Tooth Extraction

If you’ve scheduled a tooth extraction, you may be wondering how to take care of your mouth afterward. In this post, you’ll learn exactly what you’ll need to do during recovering and which symptoms should prompt you to contact the oral surgeon. Severe decay, a cracked tooth, gum disease, and crowding are possible reasons for […]

Posted by Dr. Chris L. Tye, MD, DDS on Sep 20th, 2019 6:12 pm
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Grapevine Wisdom Teeth Removal and TMD

Between the ages of 18 and 24, many people have their wisdom teeth removed. However, if you have temporomandibular joint disorder – known as TMD or TMJ –  deciding to have your third molars removed requires much more consideration. Dr. Chris Tye at Texas Oral Surgery Specialists near Grapevine, TX can evaluate your wisdom teeth to determine if an extraction […]

Posted by Dr. Chris L. Tye, MD, DDS on Sep 12th, 2019 3:53 pm
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Types of Facial Trauma that Oral Surgery Can Treat

A car accident, bad fall, or sports injury can often cause facial trauma. This trauma is usually emotionally and physically distressing and should be treated by an experienced oral surgeon. Luckily, your local Colleyville oral surgeon, Dr. Chris Tye, has been recognized as a Top Doctor in Fort Worth. Over the course of twenty-five years, Dr. […]

Posted by Dr. Chris L. Tye, MD, DDS on Sep 10th, 2019 3:16 pm
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Get to Know Your Southlake Oral Surgeon

Dr. Chris L. Tye, MD, DDS, is living his childhood dream of being a surgeon. Even with such lofty childhood goals, he couldn’t have dreamed up all the things he would accomplish. Over 25 years ago, he became the first dual-degreed oral surgeon in Tarrant County as a licensed physician and dentist. Since then, Dr. Tye […]

Posted by Dr. Chris L. Tye, MD, DDS on Aug 23rd, 2019 7:18 pm
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