Category: Oral Surgery

Why Might You Need Oral Surgery?

Visit to the dentist

While a thorough preventive dental routine should provide a healthy level of protection against various sources of oral threats, sometimes bacteria and other factors may have a different plan in mind. Indeed, gum disease, tooth decay, and more can settle in fast and wreak havoc on your oral health. What’s more? Failing to seek treatment… Read more »

Spanning Multiple Teeth With Bridges

Dental bridge supported by implants. Medically accurate 3D illustration of human teeth and dentures concept

Your smile is one of your greatest assets, and it is certainly one of the first attributes a person notices about you. Indeed, a bright smile can indicate a person’s confidence and overall disposition about life, and as such, many people place a heavy emphasis on their smile’s appearance. Keep in mind, however, that oral… Read more »

When Is Dental Extraction Necessary?

Dental equipment holding an extracted tooth

Taking care of your smile is a lifelong endeavor and one that is certainly not met without complication. Indeed, a variety of factors can negatively influence your smile, including traditional concerns such as tooth decay and gum disease, and nontraditional issues such as oral cancer and sleep apnea. As a result, it is imperative you… Read more »

Oral Surgery Is Dr. Hofkes’ Passion

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The key to providing the best possible care to our patients is the passion we have for helping them achieve the healthiest possible smiles. We deeply care about the well-being of everyone who enters our office, and we believe this allows us to provide thorough, personalized services to the members of our community. From cosmetic… Read more »

What Happens After An Extraction?

dental implant

If you need a tooth — or several — you’re probably wondering about what’s going to fill in the gap. After all, you probably don’t want to traverse through your life with an empty space that was once occupied by a tooth. Luckily, there are several options that can provide a prosthetic tooth, also known… Read more »

We Are Oral Surgery Experts

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We pride ourselves on offering an array of procedures ranging from teeth whitening to creating custom night guards to extracting wisdom teeth. We are particularly proud of the care and precision we put into our oral surgery services. We know that patients are often nervous to undergo such procedures, which is precisely why we provide… Read more »

An Extraction Could Save Your Smile

tooth extraction

We sometimes think of maintaining all of our natural teeth as the pinnacle of great oral hygiene. While this is frequently the case, there are some scenarios in which a tooth extraction is the best way to maintain the overall health of your smile. Wisdom teeth removal, for instance, is a great way to ensure… Read more »