The Practice of Dr Christopher Tye
What is a soft tissue impacted tooth?
A soft tissue impacted tooth means that a tooth is “stuck” in the gums. While there may be adequate room for a tooth to emerge through the jaw, there is not enough room for the gums to pull away from teeth to expose its structure fully. Soft tissue impaction commonly occurs with wisdom teeth. This […]
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Smile Confidently with Tooth Implants
Living with missing teeth takes a toll on a person’s entire life. From having difficulty eating food to feeling incomplete, missing one or more teeth can negatively affect every facet of one’s well-being. Fortunately, a tooth implant can replace a missing tooth to restore oral function and the aesthetics of a smile. Dental implants have […]
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Common Procedures Offered by Our Oral Surgeon
An oral surgeon is a specialist who has advanced training and education to treat very specific oral health conditions and ailments that affect the entire oral cavity and lower half of the face. Our OMS (oral and maxillofacial surgeon) places dental implants, performs jaw and joint surgeries, extracts diseased and problematic teeth, and provides treatment […]
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Can all of my wisdom teeth be extracted at the same time?
Has your dentist recommended that you visit our oral surgeon for wisdom teeth extractions? If so, you probably have questions about the procedure and your treatment. Removing wisdom teeth is typically a precautionary measure that helps preserve the health of the oral cavity—especially since the retention of wisdom teeth contribute to a myriad of oral […]
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Is there an age restriction with dental implants?
Dental implants are a tooth replacement option reserved for adults. They are not suitable for replacing missing teeth among children because children and teenagers’ oral cavities – particularly their jawbones – are still growing and developing. Even if a child is missing an adult tooth, restorations like dental bridges are preferred. Following are answers to […]
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Preserve Appearance and Functionality with Tooth Implants
A tooth implant is a prosthetic used to replace the missing root of a lost tooth. This prosthetic is incredibly durable and once it is stabilized, it can be used to support a dental crown or bridge. Tooth loss has devastating effects on a person’s well-being and oral health. By replacing lost teeth with dental […]
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Can I Replace Both Lower and Upper Teeth With All-on-Four Implants?
When people suffer with total tooth loss, they will require full dentures for both the upper and lower jaws. Since conventional dentures have limitations, there is a way to increase oral function and improve one’s overall quality of life by securing dentures to dental implants. Utilizing the All-on-Four method, our oral surgeon can use dental […]
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Sep 20th, 2016
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I’m Postponing Dental Treatment Because It’s Not Bothering Me
Have you avoided visiting the dentist for quite some time? Or, has your dentist recommended that you have your wisdom teeth removed by an oral surgeon but you feel it is unnecessary because you have no noticeable symptoms? If you have put off having wisdom teeth extracted, it is important to know the risks associated […]
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Wisdom Teeth Removal: Stop Health Problems Before they Start
Did you know that keeping your wisdom teeth could put you at risk for severe oral health problems? Retaining wisdom teeth is incredibly problematic. This is because they rarely come through the gums fully in healthy positions. Instead, they tend to become impacted and may only partially erupt. They can crowd other teeth, lead to […]
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FAQs About Wisdom Teeth Removal
The third molars, more commonly known as the wisdom teeth because they erupt at the “age of wisdom,” are the largest teeth in the mouth. In fact, they are so large that many patients do not have enough room in their jaws for these teeth to erupt normally and they become impacted. When this occurs, […]
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