The Practice of Dr Christopher Tye

Are You At a Greater Risk of Developing Oral Cancer?

According to the Oral Cancer Foundation, up to 50,000 Americans will be diagnosed with oral cancer every year. Among those patients who are diagnosed, only 57 percent will still be alive in five years. The most common age group of oral cancer patients is between 40 and 60 years old, though specific factors may increase […]

Posted by Dr. Chris L. Tye, MD, DDS on Oct 15th, 2018 5:09 am
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A Dental Implant Can Help You Keep Your Teeth

Most adults have lost a tooth or two. If you’ve still got all your teeth, you can probably skip this post for now, but you may want this information in the future. Unless the only teeth you’ve lost have been your wisdom teeth, there’s a chance your missing teeth could lead to a decline in […]

Posted by Dr. Chris L. Tye, MD, DDS on Oct 11th, 2018 6:19 pm
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The Right Time for All-on-4

When birthdays come around, it is not surprising to hear someone quip, “Age is just a number,” or, “Youth is a state of mind.” In many respects, that is true. Some adults do not tend to dwell on age much. Others think about finding the proverbial “fountain of youth” all the time. If your teeth […]

Posted by Dr. Chris L. Tye, MD, DDS on Oct 2nd, 2018 5:02 pm
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Wisdom Teeth Extraction – What NOT to Worry About Beforehand

Many patients, young and old, get nervous about their upcoming wisdom teeth extraction. For some, this procedure will be their first surgery of any kind—which can be a little bit intimidating. At Texas Oral Surgery Specialists, we perform a lot of extractions; the truth of the matter is that patients’ experiences vary wildly. Some will […]

Posted by Dr. Chris L. Tye, MD, DDS on Sep 20th, 2018 7:12 pm
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CPAP-Free Treatment for Snoring and Sleep Apnea

Sleep apnea and snoring are caused by airway obstruction when you sleep at night. The soft tissues of the throat relax so much that they block the airway and force you to breathe through the mouth. Apnea events happen when you stop breathing entirely, causing you to wake briefly so you can breathe again. Treatment […]

Posted by Dr. Chris L. Tye, MD, DDS on Sep 11th, 2018 10:40 pm
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Bruxism Causes Irreversible Damage to Your Teeth

Do you occasionally grind your teeth or clench your jaw when you are feeling stressed or angry? Most people experience this from time to time. However, when a patient does this unconsciously, especially during sleep, we call this bruxism—and it can wreak havoc on your oral health.  In addition to the friction and damage from […]

Posted by Dr. Chris L. Tye, MD, DDS on Aug 28th, 2018 10:45 pm
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TXOSS Recognized in Living Magazine August 2018

  I would like to send a huge thank you to all of our loyal patients at TXOSS for recognition in Northeast Tarrant County Living Magazine. Our office was voted Best of 2018 for oral surgery. We were the only recognized oral surgery practice chosen by readers. This is truly such an honor. This would […]

Posted by Dr. Chris L. Tye, MD, DDS on Aug 9th, 2018 4:01 pm
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TMJ Disorder: Symptoms and Treatment Options – Colleyville, TX

The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is the most frequently used joint in the body. This small joint is found near the ear where the lower jaw and skull connect and allows the jaw to move in several directions. The TMJ is made up of several working parts like muscles, ligaments, bones, and cartilage so when one […]

Posted by Dr. Chris L. Tye, MD, DDS on Aug 3rd, 2018 5:42 pm
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Benefits of All on Four Denture Implants

Colleyville dental implant surgeon Dr. Chris Tye has seen many patients endure years of loose, uncomfortable, slipping dentures before finally exploring the benefits of implants. For patients with good oral health, he often suggests the All on Four denture implants procedure. What makes All on Four more desirable than traditional implant-retained dentures? There are many […]

Posted by Dr. Chris L. Tye, MD, DDS on Jul 23rd, 2018 10:25 pm
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Dental Extraction: When is it necessary?

With all the technological advances and modern dental treatments, you may wonder why dental extractions are necessary. There are a few circumstances during which a tooth just cannot be saved. These include the one we are most familiar with–wisdom tooth extraction. Because the human jaw is smaller today than at any time throughout history, there often is […]

Posted by Dr. Chris L. Tye, MD, DDS on Jul 20th, 2018 12:42 am
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