Jaw surgery changes lives, improves bites, and beautifies smiles. Corrective jaw surgeries are a specialty of our oral surgeons here at Hill Country Oral Surgery in Austin, TX. Learn more about jaw surgery. Find out if you’re a candidate. Finally, call us at 512-327-7233 to schedule a consultation with one of our oral surgeons. What… Read More »
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Do You Need a Bone Graft?
Have you been missing one or more teeth for a long time? Are you considering dental implants? If so, then you should be considering a bone graft. Schedule a consultation today to find out how a bone graft could benefit you. Finding out if you need a bone graft is a painless procedure but you will… Read More »
Ensure Dental Health During the Holidays with These Tips
No one wants a dental emergency over the holidays. Keep your smile merry and bright all season long with these healthy dental care tips. And should a dental emergency arise, during the holidays or any other time during the year, give Hill Country Oral Surgery a call at 512-327-7233. As a top oral surgery practice… Read More »
How to Choose Your Best Bone Graft Material
Beautiful dental restorations require a strong foundation. When placing dental implants, we need sufficient bone to support the implant through the strain of biting forces. If bone has degraded, bone grafting may be needed. Our oral surgeons are experienced in dental bone grafting using donor and patient-collected bone. Learn about your options for bone graft… Read More »
What to Do During an Oral Health Emergency
Do I need to see a dentist now? Can I wait until morning? The stress of an oral health emergency is often worsened by a lack of information about the best course of treatment. Treating most common dental emergencies starts with a trip to the dentist or oral surgeon. Call Hill Country Oral Surgery in… Read More »
Can Halloween Candy Actually Damage Your Smile?
Ghosts, witches, and goblins, beware. Too many Halloween treats can wreak havoc on your smile. Learn how to enjoy one of fall’s favorite holidays without damaging your pearly whites. What Does Candy Do to Teeth? You’ve probably heard your dentist say that sugar is bad for your teeth. In reality, it isn’t the sugar… Read More »
Benefits of a Boutique Dental Practice
Are you tired of feeling like a number, not a person, when you go to the dentist? Do you want better care, personalized attention, and the latest treatment technologies in dental care? Consider a boutique dental practice. These personalized practices approach dentistry differently than a traditional practice and provide patients with many unique benefits. Hill… Read More »
All-on-4 vs. Dentures
All-on-4 is a surgical procedure where dental implants are placed to support an entire arch of teeth, and a permanent, non-removable restoration is fixed to the implants. Full dentures are removable teeth that are secured with dental paste. Read our infographic below to learn about the differences between the two options. If you’re interested in all-on-4… Read More »
Reasons for Pre-Prosthetic Surgery
You may have heard that dentures don’t fit well or that they are uncomfortable. This may have been true in the past, but a modern, properly fitted denture can dramatically increase quality of life for a patient. To ensure the best fit and comfort, we may recommend pre-prosthetic surgery in advance of denture placement. This… Read More »
Accidents Happen: How to Treat Injured Teeth
More than 5 million teeth are knocked out each year due to trauma dislodging the tooth from the socket. Teeth can be chipped, cracked, or displaced. Injuries can also affect the jawbone and gums. Dental injuries happen, and knowing what to do when they occur could be the difference between losing a tooth permanently and… Read More »