Anesthesia

IV drips in hospital

Preparing for Intravenous anesthesia sedation is much like preparing for general anesthesia. There are some general prerequisites and instructions that patients must follow prior to IV sedation to ensure the safety of the procedure. It is important that all patients undergoing IV sedation thoroughly read and understand the directions we provide prior to the procedure […]

Coronectomy

Impacted wisdom teeth on an X-ray picture with an inflamed cyst neoplasm

A coronectomy is a specialized dental procedure that involves removing only the crown (top portion) of a wisdom tooth while deliberately leaving the roots intact. This technique is typically recommended when the roots of a lower wisdom tooth are very close to or in contact with the inferior alveolar nerve, which runs through the lower […]

Wisdom Teeth Removal

Abnormal position of wisdom teeth

The wisdom teeth are the final four teeth to erupt from the gums – usually sometime between age 17 and 25. Also known as third molars,  these teeth can emerge and function without complication.  Unfortunately, for many people there is not enough room in their jaws for the teeth to erupt and function normally.  If […]