Dental implants allow for a precise and stable method of replacing single or multiple missing teeth. They are excellent at both restoring teeth and providing the function that was lost due to gaps and open spaces in your smile. Implants are made from titanium, which makes them biologically compatible with your body, and much stronger…
It’s not uncommon for people to lose teeth at different stages of their lives. Sometimes it is just a single tooth; at other times it can be multiple teeth that are lost. Having an incomplete smile does not have to be where things end. Torrance Oral Surgery and Dental Implant Center offers different options for…
Wisdom teeth begin forming at around the age of 12 and won’t really begin to show themselves until about 15 years of age. For some, they can continue to slowly form and push through the gums into early adulthood. In some instances, however, problems could already be silently forming under the gums without symptoms being…
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When people talk about oral surgery, a traumatic bone cyst is not something that is commonly discussed. In fact, most people have never heard of them until they are affected by one. What is a traumatic bone cyst and what are the treatment options available? What is a Bone Cyst? A bone cyst is a…
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Oral surgery encompasses a wide range of procedures from wisdom teeth removal to jaw surgery. We understand the hesitations most patients experience when it comes to these more sensitive treatments. That’s why at Torrance Oral Surgery and Dental Implant Center, we offer safe in-house sedation options to help our patients feel as comfortable as possible…
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Platelet rich fibrin (PRF) is a natural element found in your blood. Using PRF in dental surgeries at our Torrance dental practice provides improved success rates and increased comfort for our patients. What Are The Advantages of Platelet Rich Fibrin (PRF) Since PRF is all-natural and comes from your own body, it’s easily accepted by…
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It’s that time of year again. Students across the country are gearing up for a week of sun and fun. But before you head out on your vacation, there’s one more thing to take care of: checking your teen or college student’s wisdom teeth. Why are Wisdom Teeth Extracted? The wisdom teeth are the last…
If you’re planning an upcoming wisdom tooth removal for yourself or your teen, one of the most common things to prepare for is the recovery. To ensure you’re back on your feet as quickly as possible, there are special steps you’ll want to take as your mouth begins to heal. Without them, you increase the…
Dental implants are one of the best ways to replace missing teeth. But even though they are considered the standard treatment, a lot of people still have questions about this “modern” technique. How long do dental implants last? Today’s dental implant designs are made in such a way that they can last for the rest…
If you’re like most people, you probably don’t want to think about your wisdom teeth too much until they start causing problems. But in order to catch any issues early and deal with them more easily, it helps to know what the signs of impacted wisdom teeth are. Here are some of the most common…
Even our patients who have been told in the past that they are not good candidates for dental implants have found options at our clinic.