Do you need to have oral surgery but you’re worried about the pain medication you’ll have to take after? Don’t worry! We offer Exparel to all of our patients during treatment. Exparel is an alternative to opioids that offers long-lasting pain relief. What is Exparel? Like we mentioned above,…
What is a dental implant? Dental implants are an artificial tooth root that is inserted into your jawbone to support a crown, bridge or denture. For missing teeth most often we will attach a crown on the implant so you can’t even tell you are missing a tooth! …
The Oral Surgery Institute is a top rated oral surgeon in Greensboro, NC. We take pride in giving our patients the best service and experience. Check out reviews from some of our awesome patients! Who We Are | The Oral Surgery Institute of the Carolinas The Oral Surgery…
What are Dental Implants? Dental implants are designed to replace missing teeth and created to look, feel, and function like natural teeth. They are a good long-term solution because they are attached to your jawbone. Unlike removable dentures, dental implants will not affect neighboring healthy teeth or lead to…
Suffering from facial trauma and looking for a facial fracture surgeon or facial fracture treatment? Oral and maxillofacial surgeons are specially trained to treat injuries to the face. Your Oral Surgeon has privileges at local hospitals and can provide treatment for the following conditions: Facial lacerations Intra oral lacerations Avulsed…
What is bone grafting? Bone grafting is used to rebuild bone in areas where bone has been lost. It is performed in the dental office under local anesthesia and is considered a minor surgical procedure. Grafting material is placed ina socket where the tooth is missing. You will then begin…
What is a dental implant? A dental implant is a titanium post that is surgically positioned into the jawbone beneath the gum line that allows your dentist to mount a replacement crown or a bridge into that area. What type of dentist practice offers dental implants? Dental implant surgery is,…
Why Should I have My Wisdom Teeth Removed? With an oral examination and x-rays of the mouth, our doctors can evaluate the position of the wisdom teeth and predict if there are present or may be future problems. Studies have shown that early evaluation and treatment result in a superior…
How do I care for my dental implants? Well-placed and cared for dental implants have the potential to last for decades. Caring for teeth restored with dental implants is just like caring for your natural teeth. Good oral hygiene must take place before, during, and after placement of…
Due to recent events in the local news, we wanted to take a moment to let our patients know that we take the highest safety precautions when administering anesthesia during a surgical procedure. Dr. Durham and Dr. Soung have an extensive amount of training and are diligently committed to ensuring…
