We are pleased to announce that Jaime A. Romero Jr., D.D.S of Solace Oral Surgery was recently recognized by the community for his outstanding service and patient care. Dr. Romero was named as a 2014 and 2015 ‘Top Dentist’ for
Tooth loss can occur for many reasons, and the process of tooth extraction can cause anxiety and discomfort. But, the psychological effects can last for years. About 70 percent of people in the United States are missing one or more
Give Yourself The Gift Of A Smile Tis’ the season to be merry and to smile! The holidays are always filled with parties and gatherings with friends and family. Don’t let bad or missing teeth stop you from enjoying the
We all want our teeth to be healthy, but sometimes a certain tooth ends up diseased, impacted, or painful despite our best efforts at oral health. In these cases, simple extractions may be the best answer. Oral surgeons and dental
An impacted tooth can cause some of the most pain of any tooth-related issue. This is especially true for your four canines or eyeteeth, also known as eye teeth. These pointed single rooted teeth are strong biting teeth that play
If you are missing multiple teeth, especially molars, you may be wondering about your dental options. You want the freedom to be able to eat whatever you want and to chew properly. You want a stable, secure fix that won’t
TMJ refers to Temporomandibular joint and muscle disorders, also known as TMJ dysfunction or TMJ disorder, which are grouped conditions that together lead to lack of proper function and pain in the joint of your jaw and the muscles that
Sometimes entering a contest can be a little like wishing on birthday candles. But for Katrina Robertson, winning the “Smiles for Christmas” contest has been a dream come true. Katrina has risen above a very troubled past, overcoming drug addiction,
The term “bone grafting” may conjure up horrifying images if you’re hearing it for the first time, but it’s actually a common and relatively painless procedure. Due to ever advancing technology, a bone graft is not always needed to hold
Though the word may sound unfamiliar, apicoectomy is actually a very common procedure, and if you’ve had a root canal, you may have had an apicoectomy as well. So what exactly is an apicoectomy, and why is it used? The
(Image source: https://www.i-cat.com) If you’ve ever had a Computerized Axial Tomography (CAT) scan for an injury, you’ve undergone a technologically advanced method of visualizing the body. Different than a traditional X-Ray, CAT scans use 3D imaging to map out the
Over 40,000 Americans are diagnosed with oral cancer every year, and sadly, the recovery rate is the worst out of all other forms of cancer. This is perhaps due to the fact that oral cancer is not usually discovered until
