The Practice of Dr Christopher Tye

Do Certain Health Conditions Reduce Implant Success?

Patients often seek out a tooth implant because they want to benefit from the many advantages offered by this tooth replacement treatment. However, certain health conditions may present obstacles to dental implant success if they are left untreated. A surgical procedure is required to place the dental implants, so the patient must be healthy enough […]

Posted by Dr. Chris L. Tye, MD, DDS on Jul 26th, 2013 4:00 pm
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Reclaim a More Youthful Appearance with Dental Implants

Tooth loss and the bone loss that follows are associated with aging, and a missing tooth, or multiple missing teeth can have the effect of making you look older than your chronological age. You can reverse this effect with dental implants. These artificial tooth roots are designed to offer a lifelike tooth replacement that stabilizes […]

Posted by Dr. Chris L. Tye, MD, DDS on Jul 15th, 2013 3:50 pm
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Mouth Devices for Sleep Apnea

Sleep apnea occurs when you stop breathing for brief periods of time while you are sleeping. Apnea can lead to numerous symptoms including persistent fatigue, flu-like symptoms, and even memory and mood issues. One way to treat apnea is with oral orthotics. Treating Sleep Apnea with Orthotics The most common cause of sleep apnea is […]

Posted by Dr. Chris L. Tye, MD, DDS on Jun 4th, 2013 4:24 pm
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Oral Surgery Aftercare: Minimizing your discomfort

One of the best ways to help your healing process after dental surgery is proper aftercare. Your dentist will provide instructions on how to take care of yourself after your surgery, so be sure to follow these instructions to prevent complications and to ensure a comfortable recovery. Taking Care of Yourself After Oral Surgery One […]

Posted by Dr. Chris L. Tye, MD, DDS on May 3rd, 2013 4:13 pm
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Is Anesthesia Required for Implant Surgery?

Since implant surgery is an oral surgery procedure, you will require some kind of anesthesia to keep you comfortable during the process. The type of anesthesia used depends upon how many implants you are having placed, the preference of your oral surgeon, and your personal comfort levels. Determining the Type of Anesthetic If you are […]

Posted by Dr. Chris L. Tye, MD, DDS on Apr 5th, 2013 4:59 pm
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Dental Implant Treatment Planning

While the complexity of the Dental Implant Treatment planning is case dependent, there are two basic fundamentals that apply to every case: First implants must be surrounded by a sufficient amount of gum tissue and jaw bone, and second implants must be positioned properly to facilitate the final restoration. It’s not enough for an implant […]

Posted by Dr. Chris L. Tye, MD, DDS on Mar 20th, 2013 6:39 pm
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Can Oral Surgery Treat Sleep Apnea?

Sleep apnea can cause serious symptoms and unwanted side effects, and in some cases can be life threatening, but it usually does not require surgery for effective treatment. Certain kinds of oral surgery, though, have been found to be helpful for some types of sleep apnea. Your oral surgeon can help diagnose your apnea and […]

Posted by Dr. Chris L. Tye, MD, DDS on Mar 6th, 2013 4:37 pm
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Desperate Sleep Apnea Sufferers Find Relief Through Facial Surgery

TAMPA By Irene Maher, Times staff writer In Print: Thursday, January 24, 2013 Every night for 10 years, Tim Holler serenaded his family at bedtime with an unwelcome tune: loud snoring. He had to sleep in another room so his wife could get some rest. “I was so loud, she couldn’t even sleep with ear plugs,” […]

Posted by Dr. Chris L. Tye, MD, DDS on Feb 12th, 2013 5:53 pm
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New Technology Announcement

As we strive to improve our oral and maxillofacial practice and provide even better care for patients, we have invested in the CS 9300 system from Carestream Dental. This powerful device offers a full 3D CBCT Craniofacial field of view and allows the selection of up to seven fields of view for 3D images, ranging […]

Posted by Dr. Chris L. Tye, MD, DDS on Feb 11th, 2013 7:48 pm
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How Should I Prepare for a Tooth Extraction?

Many dental practices, including regular cleanings, X-rays and everyday hygiene, are focused on preserving your teeth. However, sometimes tooth extraction is inevitable. This is most common in the instance of wisdom teeth, but sometimes other teeth must be removed as well. Preparing for an extraction procedure can help you be less anxious and enable faster […]

Posted by Dr. Chris L. Tye, MD, DDS on Feb 7th, 2013 4:17 pm
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