At Hill Country Oral surgery, our team strives to preserve natural teeth. No matter how perfectly the teeth replacement treatment is performed, it will never be as convenient as your pearly whites. That’s why our dentists insist on keeping them healthy through preventive dentistry and restorative treatments like fillings or crowns. Unfortunately, sometimes teeth… Read More »
Did you know there’s more than one treatment alternative for deep underbites? Most people believe that these bite problems can only be solved with orthodontics. However, the truth is when there’s a skeletal compromise in underbites, the results with orthodontic treatment tend to fall short. Jawbone surgery is the ultimate treatment for severe underbites –… Read More »
Toothaches can be caused by multiple factors, like decay, trauma, and bruxism. Our team agrees that visiting the dentist as soon as the pain starts is crucial. The only way of getting rid of toothaches is to address their cause, so, in these cases, you have no choice but to visit the office to get… Read More »
If your dentist discovers a problem with your tooth’s anatomical root, they may recommend a root canal or root extraction. You may assume these treatment approaches are identical, but they are diametrically opposed. While root canal treatments are a restorative attempt to save a tooth, a root extraction intends to remove the rest of a… Read More »
At Hill Country Oral Surgery, our goal is to preserve your natural teeth for as long as possible. We know that no dental implant or teeth replacement option will ever look and feel as good as your own pearly whites, so we do our best to save them with state-of-the-art restorative procedures. However, on some… Read More »
You probably have heard about diabetes before. Maybe you or any member of your family are one of the 34.2 million Americans that suffer from this chronic disease. If so, you’d know how diabetes can alter lifestyles and interfere with common medical treatments and procedures. When it comes to dental treatment, the good news is… Read More »
One of the first post-operative instructions you receive after a tooth extraction is to avoid drinking through straws for at least 24 hours. You might have heard this indication if you or any family member ever had a tooth removed, but do you know why it is so important? This blog explains in detail how… Read More »
It is a fact that dental implants can last a lifetime. However, this doesn’t mean that they cannot fail. Although most patients enjoy their implants for years and years without inconveniences, we want you to be ready if you encounter this unexpected problem. Which Part of the Implant Fell Out? The first step is to… Read More »
Oral health contributes significantly to overall health. In many cases, oral pathologies are the first sign of a more serious systemic condition, so their early diagnosis is crucial for patients’ well-being. In this blog, we will explain what an oral pathology screening is and why it is critical to have your smile thoroughly checked on… Read More »
The term “blood thinner” may ring a bell for those patients with heart conditions. It is a common medication that prevents multiple heart problems and is vital to millions of Americans these days. This type of medication helps countless patients, but some things need to be considered when taking blood thinners. Patients need to be… Read More »
