Oral Pathology

Oral Pathology

Comprehensive Oral Pathology Care by Oral Surgeons Oral pathology refers to any disease involving the oral and facial region (including salivary glands, jaws, etc.). Oral diseases are often benign and simple to treat, but catching the pathological process at an early...
Bone Grafting

Bone Grafting

Dental Bone Grafting to Restore Jawbone and Support Dental Implants Bone grafting is a method of restoring bone that has become diminished or lost over time. When teeth are missing for an extended period of time, the bone surrounding the former tooth site can begin to...
Cleft Lip and Palate

Cleft Lip and Palate

Cleft Lip and Palate Treatment by Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons Cleft lip and palate are birth defects that occur when the two sides of the mouth or lip do not join properly in the middle during development. The result is a cleft or split in the lip, the roof of the...
Sleep Apnea

Sleep Apnea

Sleep Apnea Treatment with an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon Sleep apnea is a condition that causes patients to experience pauses in breathing, or apneas, during sleep. These pauses can last between a few seconds and whole minutes, and patients may wake up or...
TMJ Disorders

TMJ Disorders

Understanding TMJ Disorders The temporomandibular joint (also known as the TMJ) is the joint that attaches the jaw bone to the rest of the skull. The TMJ allows your jaw to open, close, and move side to side smoothly. When a person suffers from a TMJ disorder, they...