Jaw and facial pain may be more common than you think. If you routinely suffer from jaw and facial pain, even after you receive various treatments, you could be suffering from a chronic condition that is linked to an underlying issue with your overall physical health. Typically, if you feel any pain in your head, neck, or face area, it... read more »
If you are facing an oral surgery in your future, then we have exciting tips and news for you! There are things you can do on your own to help yourself during the recovery process and to help you along the way, our team is always here to answer your questions. Our dentist, Dr. Michael Shnayder with Village Pointe Oral... read more »
The average adolescent has four large molars lingering under the gumline at the back of their mouth. As they age these “wisdom” teeth will gradually attempt to emerge in your son or daughter’s mouth. This can cause pressure, discomfort and a related ache in muscles that surround their temporomandibular joints. If your child is experiencing discomfort from their wisdom teeth,... read more »
There are several different forms of oral surgery offered at Village Pointe Oral Surgery’s clinic in Omaha, Nebraska. This could include tooth extractions, wisdom tooth removal, dental implant restoration, and gum surgery related to the treatment of severe periodontal disease. All of these oral surgical treatments involve adapting the gum tissues to some degree. Specific recovery instructions will be provided... read more »
Were you aware that there are multiple procedures available to help replace lost or missing teeth? Although removable dentures are often the most well-recognized form, permanent replacements can also be used including dental implants. Dental implants are tooth replacement treatments that are attached directly to your jawbone. However, if your jawbone is too weak or too frail to support a... read more »
Each of the eight molars in the back of your mouth is large and work in tandem to perform the important job of chewing and grinding the foods you eat. When one is lost to severe tooth decay or dental trauma, it can limit the function of your mouth and even increase your chances of choking on a piece of... read more »
Sometimes when a tooth is lost to periodontal disease, dental avulsion, or severe tooth decay, it also causes a depletion of bone structure. A situation like this could complicate the process of restoring the tooth with a dental implant. To address this issue in advance, Village Pointe Oral Surgery’s oral surgeons may need to perform a bone graft surgery at... read more »
Your recovery time following a tooth extraction depends heavily on planning. Always set up an effective plan to prepare your body and home for any situations that can arise. Additionally, make sure to stop any bad habits, such as smoking before and after the surgery to ensure the highest chance of success and to minimize any risks that come along... read more »
The bones in your mouth are essential for anchoring your teeth into their sockets. They also play a critical role in dental restorations involving dental implants. In some cases, the bone structure is lost when a tooth is extracted or lost. To compensate for this, your dentist, Dr. Michael Shnayder, might recommend a bone graft. Your first consultation appointment involves... read more »
If you have recently undergone oral surgery or plan to at some point in the near future, then our team here at Village Pointe Oral Surgery in Omaha, Nebraska, is happy to give you some oral surgery recovery tips, to help you recover and have a more successful healing period. These tips include: -Rest: Rest after any major surgery is... read more »