by Jenkins Morrow and Gayheart OMS | Feb 10, 2026 | Dental Surgery
How is a cavity treated? Modern treatment options include dental fillings, inlays and onlays, and dental crowns. Amalgam fillings and root canal therapy offer solutions for more extensive tooth decay. Tooth extraction remains a last-resort option when cavities cannot...
by Jenkins Morrow and Gayheart OMS | Jan 14, 2026 | Dental Surgery
Most people with a fractured jaw begin to see bone healing within about 4-6 weeks, though complete recovery – especially after surgery – may take several more months. Mild jaw fractures often heal with conservative care, while displaced or complex breaks...
by Jenkins Morrow and Gayheart OMS | Aug 7, 2025 | Dental Surgery
A hard fall, a car crash, or a sudden hit to the face can change everything in an instant. If you feel sharp, severe pain in your jaw afterward, don’t brush it off. Breaking facial bones takes serious force, and that pain could be a sign of a fracture. Jaw...
by Jenkins Morrow and Gayheart OMS | Mar 24, 2025 | Dental Surgery
The words “root canal” might strike fear into the hearts of dental patients, but they’re not as dreadful as they used to be. Years of study and new techniques make them more painless and effective than ever before. They work well at removing...
by Jenkins Morrow and Gayheart OMS | Dec 5, 2024 | Dental Surgery
A healthy, confident smile is invaluable, yet a recent ValuePenguin report shows that only about two-thirds of adults saw the dentist last year. Are you proactive about dental care, or do you wait until an issue arises? When pulp infection or damage occurs, dentists...
by Jenkins Morrow and Gayheart OMS | Sep 25, 2024 | Dental Surgery
According to the World Health Organization, oral disease affects around 3.5 billion people across the globe. Left unchecked, many dental issues could evolve into problems that require surgery. However, certain procedures (such as orthognathic surgery) are used to...
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