Center for Oral Surgery and Dental Implants | Tampa

Your First Visit – What to Expect Visiting an oral surgeon for the first time may make you anxious. You’re seeing a new doctor, you aren’t sure what to expect, and you may be in pain. Whether you have chosen us or been referred to our office, the first visit to our office is focused […]

Five Things You Must Know About Oral Cancer April was Oral Cancer Awareness Month. In case you missed it, we’ve compiled some crucial information about oral cancer every person should know. The more you know about it, the more likely you are to catch it at an early stage when it is highly treatable. Unfortunately, […]

Maintaining and Caring for Dental Implants Getting dental implants dramatically improves your ability to eat, smile, and speak. Once your implants are in place, taking proper care of them is crucial. Keeping them free of food debris, plaque, and harmful bacteria is essential to prevent complications such as infection or implant failure. At-Home Dental Implant […]

5 Reasons Dental Implants Should be Placed by an Oral Surgeon If you are considering dental implants to restore missing teeth, you should choose an oral surgeon. Although some dentists do dental implant surgery, they do not have the same expertise an oral surgeon offers. If you aren’t sure whether an oral surgeon is the […]

How LAPIP® Can Save Failing Dental Implants While most dental implant procedures are successful, there are occasions when a dental implant may develop complications. A failing dental implant is usually the result of peri-implantitis, an inflammation of the tissues and bone around the implant. Over time, deterioration of the supporting bone leads to the loosening […]

What is a Dental Specialist? Your general dentist may refer you to our office because they think a dental specialist is needed to treat your dental or oral health issues. While your dentist can successfully treat many dental health issues, some require the specific expertise of a dental specialist. A dental specialist is a dentist […]

Cone Beam/CT Scan: Why Do I Need One? For generations, going to the dentist meant getting x-rays taken so your dentist could see a complete image of your teeth, including the roots. However, x-rays have limitations. They provide a 2-dimensional image of the teeth and bones but cannot give an accurate snapshot of the surrounding […]

What is a Dry Socket, and What Can Be Done If I Get One? A dry socket is a painful complication that may occur after wisdom teeth removal or an adult tooth extraction. A dry socket results from dislodging the blood clot which forms at the extraction site before the area has healed, exposing bone […]

Am I Too Old for Dental Implants? Some people with missing teeth worry they are too old for dental implants. It’s a normal reaction. You may fear that you shouldn’t spend the money at your age or that the surgery won’t be successful unless you’re younger. Fortunately, we can put your fears to rest. No […]

Oral Surgery for Orthodontic Patients Can I get my wisdom teeth removed with braces? Orthodontists often refer their patients to an oral surgeon for specific procedures before treatment with braces or aligners. When a patient have teeth that need to be removed before braces can be applied, an oral surgeon often performs the operation. There […]