Tooth Easy Dental Specialist
Suanne Forte
The oral surgeons at The Dental Specialists have performed hundreds of wisdom teeth removal procedures for patients of all ages throughout the Twin Cities and beyond. We understand how to address your concerns and how to provide you with the resources you'll need to recover quickly so you can resume normal activity. From helping you choose the right anesthesia to walking you through each stage of the procedure, we're committed to making you feel comfortable and confident from the moment you walk into our office.
The short answer is that our jaws simply aren't big enough to accommodate a third set of molars. The most common explanation for this is because our modern diets are low in Vitamin K and consist of many soft foods that are void of many nutrients. These factors have affected proper jaw development, leaving us without enough space for all 32 of our teeth to come in properly.
Diet alone doesn't guarantee whether or not you'll need your wisdom teeth removed. Even though it seems like everyone does have them removed these days, there are many people who don't for a variety of reasons. Some individuals do have enough room in their mouth for all 32 teeth. A small percentage of people are born without wisdom teeth. Others have wisdom teeth that never erupt, making them think they don't need to have them removed. In most cases, it's advisable to have unerupted teeth removed because of increased risks of cancer in the epithelial lining around the wisdom teeth. Regardless of your situation, only your dentist and oral surgeon can determine when and if you should have your wisdom teeth removed.
With dental care available at multiple locations, The Dental Specialists ensure that you have easy access to comprehensive wisdom teeth removal near Minneapolis and across Minnesota. If your dentist has recommended wisdom teeth removal, contact the oral surgeons at The Dental Specialists to set up your appointment today.
NH DHHS selected Northeast Delta Dental, in partnership with DentaQuest, to provide dental services for the adult dental benefit. For help, call 1-844-583-6151, TTY 800-466-7566, Monday through Wednesday 8:00 A.M to 8:00 P.M., Thursday through Friday 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. EST. Customer Service agents are available to help with your benefit questions and dental care management needs. For help with transportation to adult dental services, contact Coordinated Transportation Services (CTS) at 1-844-304-6630. Information is available at no cost in other formats and languages.
For individuals above 100% Federal Poverty Level (FPL), cost sharing is 10% of the fees for the services at each visit. Cost sharing is limited to 5% of household income. The exceptions are diagnostic and preventive services which do not have cost sharing. There are some individuals who are exempt from cost sharing, such as those members receiving services through the DD, ABD and CFI Waivers listed above. Individuals responsible for cost sharing will receive notification from DHHS.
It is easy to find a dentist in your area. Go to DentaQuest.com/newhampshire. Select Find a Dentist and fill in the information such as your zip code, city or town. You can also search for a dental specialist. A list of NH Smiles Adult Medicaid dental providers and specialists in your area will be displayed. Review the list and call any of the listed providers to make an appointment.
With the signing of both HB 103 and SB 422 into law by Governor Sununu on July 1, 2022, the NH DHHS worked through the contracting process and selected Northeast Delta Dental, in partnership with DentaQuest, to provide dental services for the adult dental benefit. The implementation timeline is below:
We offer a wide range of sedation treatment options, including nitrous oxide anxiolysis, oral sedation, IV sedation, and hospital dentistry under general anesthesia. These different delivery methods will ensure that we can treat every child comfortably and confidently, regardless of their unique situation.
All children one year of age and younger receive a free initial exam, which includes extensive parent education on cavity prevention, oral habits, and pacifier use, as well as a diet review. Schedule an appointment for your child at our RRiverton Pediatric Dental Clinic today!
Pediatric dentists are specialists in treating the unique needs of children. A pediatric dentist has completed two to three years of specialty training beyond dental school. He or she limits the practice to treating the oral health needs of infants and children through adolescence, including those with special health needs.
If a tooth becomes infected and needs to be extracted, our office will recommend inserting a space maintainer. If the space is not preserved, other teeth may drift, which can cause difficult-to-treat crowding and orthodontic problems when the permanent teeth come in.
A dental implant is a metal post that replaces the root portion of a missing tooth. An artificial tooth (crown) is placed on an extension of the post (abutment) on the dental implant, giving you the look of a real tooth.
Dental implant surgery is a procedure that replaces tooth roots with metal, screwlike posts and replaces damaged or missing teeth with artificial teeth that look and function much like real ones. Dental implant surgery can offer a welcome alternative to dentures or bridgework that doesn't fit well and can offer an option when a lack of natural teeth roots don't allow building denture or bridgework tooth replacements.
Dental implants are surgically placed in your jawbone, where they serve as the roots of missing teeth. Because the titanium in the implants fuses with your jawbone, the implants won't slip, make noise or cause bone damage the way fixed bridgework or dentures might. And the materials can't decay like your own teeth that support regular bridgework can.
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The planning process for dental implants may involve a variety of specialists, including a doctor who specializes in conditions of the mouth, jaw and face (oral and maxillofacial surgeon), a dentist specializing in treating structures that support the teeth, such as gums and bones (periodontist), a dentist who designs and fits artificial teeth (prosthodontist), or occasionally an ear, nose and throat (ENT) specialist.
To control pain, anesthesia options during surgery include local anesthesia, sedation or general anesthesia. Talk to your dental specialist about which option is best for you. Your dental care team will instruct you about eating and drinking before surgery, depending on what type of anesthesia you have. If you're having sedation or general anesthesia, plan to have someone take you home after surgery and expect to rest for the remainder of the day.
The entire process can take many months from start to finish. Much of that time is devoted to healing and waiting for the growth of new bone in your jaw. Depending on your situation, the specific procedure done or the materials used, certain steps can sometimes be combined.
If your jawbone isn't thick enough or is too soft, you may need bone grafting before you can have dental implant surgery. That's because the powerful chewing action of your mouth exerts great pressure on your bone, and if it can't support the implant, the surgery likely would fail. A bone graft can create a more solid base for the implant.
There are several bone graft materials that can be used to rebuild a jawbone. Options may include a natural bone graft, such as from another location in your body, or a synthetic bone graft, such as bone-substitute material that can provide support structures for new bone growth. Talk to your doctor about options that will work best for you.
It may take several months for the transplanted bone to grow enough new bone to support a dental implant. In some cases, you may need only minor bone grafting, which can be done at the same time as the implant surgery. The condition of your jawbone determines how you proceed.
During surgery to place the dental implant, your oral surgeon makes a cut to open your gum and expose the bone. Holes are drilled into the bone where the dental implant metal post will be placed. Since the post will serve as the tooth root, it's implanted deep into the bone.
At this point, you'll still have a gap where your tooth is missing. A type of partial, temporary denture can be placed for appearance, if needed. You can remove this denture for cleaning and while you sleep.
After each stage of surgery, you may need to eat soft foods while the surgical site heals. Typically, your surgeon will use stitches that dissolve on their own. If your stitches aren't self-dissolving, your doctor removes them.
This dental care treatment addresses gaps that are present between your teeth, small chips that develop as a result of a sports injury, an accidental elbow to a tooth, or any other mishaps, and small, hairline cracks that may have developed from overzealous chewing.
Typically in just one visit, your dentist will apply a tooth-colored material to the affected area, creating a smoother, more even appearance. You might be amazed at how your teeth suddenly seem straighter, stronger, and healthier after just a single visit. This cosmetic dentistry procedure is the way to go when you need some level of restoration, but not enough to warrant a crown or an implant.
These are thin sheets of porcelain that are placed directly over your front teeth to alter the color, shape, or overall appearance of your teeth. Veneers are made to fit thanks to the impressions that your dental staff will first take. Each veneer is carefully affixed to its corresponding tooth for a smile transformation that will leave you amazed!
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