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Why Should I Choose an Oral Surgeon for My Dental Implant Procedure?
When you decide to replace missing teeth with dental implants, determining who should perform the procedure is the next step. While your dentist may be your consultant in choosing the best replacement option for missing teeth, working with an oral surgeon to install implants offers clear advantages. The board-certified oral and maxillofacial surgeons at OMSNashville are well-qualified to perform dental implant procedures and treatments like...
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What Are the Advantages of Dental Implants Over a Dental Bridge?
Tooth loss remains a common occurrence, even though the number of adults who have lost all of their teeth is less common than it used to be. However, even with fewer adults losing teeth, the American College of Prosthodontics reports that over 36 million Americans have complete tooth loss, and 120 million are missing at least one permanent tooth. OMSNashville Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery’s nine...
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Can I Get Dental Implants if I Have Dentures?
There are many reasons you may choose dentures. Dentures are an inexpensive option to restore missing teeth, and they are easy to clean and maintain. However, dentures also have some significant drawbacks that may make you question your choice and wonder if dental implants are still an option. Fortunately, regardless of how long you have had your dentures, dental implants can still be an option...
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Can I Get Dental Implants If I Have Existing Medical Conditions?
Many patients and dental professionals prefer dental implants as the most natural-looking option to restore lost teeth. However, while most patients are good candidates for dental implants, certain medical conditions can complicate the procedure The skilled surgical team at OMSNashville strives to ensure all patients undergoing procedures like dental implant placement are medically qualified for the surgery to achieve the optimal outcome.  You can take...
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5 Long-Term Benefits of Dental Implants
Dental implants are changing the way that people live their lives. They can eat, speak, and smile without worrying about a missing tooth. A dental implant is a metal post that is inserted into the jawbone of a patient to replace an extracted tooth or teeth. This metal post, or artificial tooth root, acts like the natural tooth root that your teeth once rested on....
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Problems Caused by Impacted Teeth
  Many people across the country struggle with different dental issues. Impacted teeth is a common oral/dental problem that can often cause pain and discomfort in the mouth and jaw area. A lot of people often dismiss impacted teeth as a simple toothache, and don’t get the dental care they need in order to address the issue, ultimately leading to worsening problems. What Is an...
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How to Know if All-On-4 Is Right for You
  If you are missing multiple teeth or an entire arch worth of teeth, All-On-4 implant restorations might be right for you. All-On-4, also known as full arch dental reconstruction, is an option to replace all of the teeth in an arch (upper or lower) at one time. This procedure uses permanent and stable dental implants to support a full prosthesis that replicates real teeth....
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Foods That Are Mouth Healthy
Food that you eat can affect your teeth and gums from the first bite. The mouth is the first step in the process the body uses to break down and absorb nutrients in food. The food you put in your mouth can prompt the bacteria in your mouth to grow and multiply, leading to plaque formation, gum disease, and tooth decay. There are, however, foods...
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Tips for Caring for Someone After Oral Surgery
  If your loved one has experienced oral surgery, they will likely require assistance during recovery. Improper aftercare can result in trauma or infection of the surgical area, so it is vital to be attentive while monitoring their recovery and providing care. Increase your chances of helping your loved one achieve a successful recovery by following the seven tips below: Advocate Rest. After oral surgery,...
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Oral Cancer: When to Be Concerned About a Lump or Sore in Your Mouth
  Also referred to as mouth cancer, oral cancer can develop in almost every part of the mouth, including on the lips, gums, tongue, roof of the mouth, under the tongue, or along the cheeks’ inner lining. Oral cancer forms when mutations arise in the DNA of the cells within your mouth, signaling them to grow and divide instead of dying like healthy cells. As...
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Facial Trauma Nashville TN

Signs of Facial Trauma: When to See an Oral Surgeon
Facial trauma refers to any injury to the mouth, teeth, jaws, or face. Many people experience some form of facial trauma in their lifetime, whether from a motor vehicle or bicycle accident, a fall, a sporting mishap, or some form of violence. Maxillofacial or oral surgeons specialize in treating these injuries and caring for people who have suffered facial trauma. Some common signs of facial...
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Mouth Health Tips for the New Year
  Every year, many of us make commitments to improve our health and fitness, save more money, or eat better. This year, why not prioritize your oral health as well? Here are a few easy ways to maintain a happy mouth. Brush at Least Twice a Day Brushing your teeth regularly is necessary to protect against tooth decay and gum disease. Brushing reduces plaque buildup...
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Dental Health – It’s Well Worth the Investment
Oral health, including that of your mouth, teeth and gum tissue, is more important than you might realize. It is an essential part of your overall health and can impact other areas of your body negatively if you don’t take care of yourself. Practicing good dental health is a life-long investment and is worth every effort. The good news is you don’t have to do...
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Why Children Can’t Have Dental Implants
Dental implants are a method for replacing teeth that have been lost or damaged. A dental implant is a titanium screw that acts as an artificial root for your tooth. The implants are placed in your jawbone and integrate with your natural bone to become a base for supporting artificial teeth, called crowns. This procedure has been around for 30+ years and is considered one...
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When Does a Sleep Apnea Diagnosis Require Oral Surgery?
Sleep apnea is a sleep disorder characterized by repeated interruptions in breathing. This stopping and starting of breathing during sleep often manifests as loud snoring. Sufferers often feel tired and unrested even after a long night of sleep. Sleep apnea has three different iterations – obstructive sleep apnea, central sleep apnea, and complex sleep apnea syndrome. Any of these, left untreated, can result in daytime...
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Tooth Loss Nashville TN

Common Reasons for Tooth Loss
As an adult, proper tooth care is essential to keeping all your teeth, and keeping all your teeth is a contributing factor to your overall health, eating habits, and confidence. There’s no tooth fairy visit to look forward to anymore and no promise of another tooth growing in to fill the empty spot. The good news is that adults these days keep their teeth longer...
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Why an Oral Surgeon Should Remove Wisdom Teeth

November 2, 2020

If your family dentist has told you that your wisdom teeth have to come out, you have most likely been referred to an oral surgeon. You may be tempted to ask your dentist to perform the extraction because they make you comfortable or because you fear the word “surgery.” There are many benefits, however, to seeing a surgeon who specializes in this field. A general...
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Dental Referral System: Leading Reach

October 29, 2020

Given our commitment to the health and happiness of our patients, we are always exploring new ways to make dental care more accessible and convenient for you. That is why we’re excited to introduce you to the newest system we’ve adopted at OMSNashville: Leading Reach. Using Leading Reach, we will now be able to get crucial information to you at every step of care, presented...
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Are Oral Surgery and Dental Care Safe During the Pandemic?

October 19, 2020

While pandemic guidelines are continually being updated as we learn new information, it’s generally considered safest to stay home as much as possible. As a result, you might be wondering if keeping your dental care appointment or scheduling oral surgery is the right move for your health. Prioritize Your Dental Health Unfortunately, going too long without regular dental care can be hazardous to your health...
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Dental Implants vs. Dentures – Why Should I Choose Implants?

July 19, 2019

In modern dentistry, dental implants are considered the “gold standard” for replacing one or multiple missing teeth. In the past, teeth were often replaced by dentures or dental bridges, but dental implants have surpassed these options, and offer a better alternative. So, why should you opt for dental implants instead of dentures? Let’s discuss just a few of the reasons below. 1. Dental Implants And...
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