Especially with the younger crowd, this is a question we get time and time again in our office!  And understandably so!  To some, removing the wisdom teeth seems like it should be an elective procedure, not a necessary one. You have probably heard the statistic that...

Wisdom teeth – Why should I have them removed. Dental professionals will often recommend removal of your third molars or wisdom teeth.Let me review the most common reasons for this advice. Inadequate space is a leading indication for extractions. The third molar is...

I WAS TOLD THAT I WAS NOT A CANDIDATE FOR IMPLANTS With over 20 years of practice, it still surprises drdavidturbyfill.com how many individuals are misinformed regarding their ability to receive implant treatment.Patients are often given a multitude of reasons why...

Dental professionals will often recommend removal of your third molars or “wisdom teeth”. Let me review the most common reasons for this advice. Inadequate space is a leading indication for extractions.  The third molar is normally the last tooth to develop in one’s...

A dental implant requires careful treatment planning and execution in order to create a great result for the patient. The dental implant specialist and his team will evaluate various options for placing the dental implant. Depending upon the particular condition of...

Many people who consider implants have removable, conventional dentures for lower and upper jaws, or have removable bridges. These people experience a significant improvement in their ability to chew food comfortably after their dental implant treatment. Is Old Age a...

The implants themselves are tiny titanium posts that are surgically placed into the jawbone where teeth are missing. These metal anchors act as tooth root substitutes. The bone bonds with the titanium, creating a strong foundation for artificial teeth. Small posts...

ON THE FIELD AND ON THE COURT: FACIAL INJURIES It used to be that we would see most of our sports-related facial trauma patients in the fall and winter, when sports participation typically reached its highest point. But nowadays, we see a steady stream of sports...

For the majority of people, the removal of their wisdom teeth is just another part of growing up. However, that doesn’t mean it’s an easy part! A combination of frightening stories from friends and false rumors online have may have you feeling anxious about your...

www.wisdomteethremovalbydrturbyfill.com | davidturbyfilloralsurgeon.com Wisdom teeth are the last teeth to erupt within the mouth. When they align properly and gum tissue is healthy, wisdom teeth do not have to be removed. Unfortunately, this does not generally...