Did you know that more than five million teeth are knocked out each year? Knocked-out teeth are a common injury, but they aren’t the only type of injury that can develop from an accident. Facial trauma can result in broken teeth, broken jawbones, and cuts. 

Although the thought of oral surgery can be overwhelming, removing your wisdom teeth can help you avoid the complications of impacted or partially impacted wisdom teeth.

Our team Northern Virginia Oral, Maxillofacial & Implant Surgery removes wisdom teeth at our Burke, Reston, and Alexandria, Virginia offices, and if you’re concerned about your wisdom teeth, we encourage you to visit us.

Maybe you’re preparing for dental implant surgery, or maybe you’re ready to explore TMJ treatment options. In these cases, 3D dental imaging can play an important role in shaping your treatment path.

About 54,000 Americans (and 450,000 people worldwide) are diagnosed with oral cancer each year. Oral cancer, sometimes called mouth cancer, refers to any cancerous tissue growth located in the oral cavity, including the lips and cheeks. 

If you’ve lost a tooth from trauma, injury, or dental disease, you’re probably interested in your replacement options. Dentures, while common, are far from your only option. Dental implants offer a sturdy, functional, and aesthetically pleasing replacement for missing teeth. Whether you have one missing tooth — or an entire missing arch — dental implants restore the form and function of your mouth.

If you’re considering replacing a missing tooth (or teeth) with implants, you’re probably wondering how to prepare for implant surgery — and what to expect afterward. As with any surgery, preparing for your procedure helps to make your recovery as smooth as possible.

If you’re weighing your options for replacing missing teeth, you might consider traditional dentures or dental implants. But you have a third option: implant-retained dentures. 

Are you comparing your options for replacing a missing tooth? While you have plenty of options, including bridges and dentures, dental implants continue to grow in popularity. With over 500,000 new implants placed each year, more and more people are turning to implants to restore the beauty and function of their mouth.

If you’re missing a tooth (or teeth), you have several different options for restoring them. Dentures, bridges, and implants are all popular choices, and each year about 500,000 people opt for a dental implant. Dental implants continue to grow in popularity because they are aesthetically pleasing, and they reduce your risk of jaw bone atrophy. Implants are also low-maintenance compared to traditional dentures.

There are many reasons you might benefit from a tooth extraction. A tooth extraction might be necessary if your tooth is severely damaged or decayed. In the case of wisdom teeth, you might need an extraction if the teeth are impacted.