What Is a Bone Graft?

A surgical treatment called a bone graft is performed to treat issues with bones or joints. Bone grafting or the transplantation of bone tissue can repair bones injured by trauma. When there is bone loss or a fracture, such as a total knee replacement, it is also helpful for growing bone around implanted devices. In […]
What Is an Oral Cyst?

An oral cyst is a tiny growth that can develop in the mouth. It feels like a little bump and is a small sac packed with fluid. Mucoceles or mucous cysts are other names for these mouth cysts. Oral cysts are primarily harmless, though they may feel strange. You could have an oral cyst or […]
All You Need to Know about Orthognathic Surgery

Jaw surgery, also called orthognathic surgery, fixes problems with the way the jaw bones fit together and moves the jaws and teeth to make them work better. Making these adjustments could also help your facial look. If you have jaw issues that orthodontics cannot treat, jaw surgery may be a possibility for you. Most of […]
How to Clean Your Mouth After an Oral Surgery?

Even if you had oral surgery, you still need to take care of your gums and teeth as you heal. Now, more than ever, it’s essential that you follow ORIS dentists’ instructions. This way you can make sure you’re taking care of your mouth and teeth the right way. This is important not only for […]
What Exactly Is the Facial Nerve?

We can smile, wink, cry, frown, and make a variety of other facial expressions thanks to the facial nerve, which also controls the muscles on the sides of the face. The facial nerve also helps us control the movements of our faces when we eat, drink, and talk. There are two facial nerves, one on […]
What Conditions Does an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon Treat?

Your general dentist performs routine examinations, restorations, and easy cosmetic treatments to help maintain the health of your mouth. In addition, they are always busy fitting dentures, installing crowns, and determining your risk for gum disease and tooth decay. They may thus suggest an oral and maxillofacial surgeon to you if a situation involving your […]
The Benefits of Bone Grafts

When someone takes care of their oral health, they are less likely to have problems, but these problems can still happen. We’re lucky to live in a time when there are modern ways to take care of our health and restore teeth. Bone grafting is one of the medical procedures that dentists use to help […]
All You Need to Know About Oral Pathology

We hope never to feel pain or have problems with our teeth. Usually, if you take good care of yourself and try to avoid problems, that’s the case. But sometimes, things happen, even if you have the best dental hygiene habits. Oral pathology tries to figure out what’s wrong when your mouth or teeth hurt […]
Which Surgical Procedures Treat Oral Cancer?

There are 5,400 oral cavity cancer cases in Canada. Cancer of the mouth and throat will kill 1,500 Canadians. Oral cancer is a type of cancer that is part of a group of cancers called “head and neck cancers.” It can happen on the lips, tongue, gums, inner cheeks, roof or floor of the mouth, […]
What Are Impacted Teeth?

When teeth don’t come out all the way and stay inside the gums, they are “impacted teeth.” This could be because there isn’t enough room for the tooth, which could cause it to get stuck or grow in the wrong direction. Wisdom teeth are the third group of molars that grow at the back of […]