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What Is a Bone Graft? 

A bone graft is a surgical method that employs transplanted bone to restore and reconstruct diseased, damaged, or missing bones. In modern dentistry, a dental bone graft enlarges the volume and density of the jawbone. Most of the skeletal system consists of connective tissue called the bone matrix. Bone matrix calcifies and gives bones their […]

Why should I choose an oral surgeon for my dental surgery?

Dental implant surgery, wisdom teeth extraction, and corrective jaw surgery are just a few of the procedures performed by oral surgeons. If you need any type of dental surgery, an oral surgeon should be the one to do it. General dentists may offer the service you need, but they can’t offer the quality of care […]

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 […]

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. […]

How to Prepare for Wisdom Teeth Removal

As Benjamin Franklin once said, “an ounce of preparation is worth a pound of cure.” He could have very well been talking about wisdom teeth removal! If you or a loved one are scheduled for a wisdom teeth removal procedure with Dr. Chris Tye, there are steps you can take before the removal to ensure […]

Are Your Wisdom Teeth Causing You Problems?

Wisdom teeth are not inherently bad, but they do cause problems for a lot of people. This is why many people choose to have them extracted before they erupt. If you did not have your wisdom teeth removed as a teen or young adult, your third molars may be fine. Either way, you should know […]

What Happens During a Tooth Extraction?

Tooth extractions can be required for several reasons. Perhaps a root canal has failed and an infection has developed. Maybe a tooth is too badly cracked to be preserved with a dental crown. Dental extractions may also be needed to make way for upcoming orthodontic treatments or dentures. Whatever the reason, extractions may be simple or […]