A dental flipper is a type of removable partial dentures, or "removable partials." All removable partials, including dental flippers, use standard acrylic denture teeth to replace missing natural teeth. The pink base or "plate" portion of a partial denture is an acrylic material identical to the base used in standard full dentures. The Fabrication Several steps are required to fabricate a dental flipper. First, the dentist or dental technician makes an impression of the patient's mouth. A … [Read more...]

[ad_1] A common question that we run into is, "how do I get over the fear of getting my wisdom teeth pulled?" We often hear our Los Angeles and Beverly Hills patients saying that they're down-right "scared of wisdom teeth extraction." Some even say they would rather deal with the pain than the procedure! Being afraid of your oral surgeon and the procedure done is mostly irrational. Many of these fears are based on horror stories you've from grandparents or the internet. The best way to combat … [Read more...]

Preparing for Oral Surgery Injuries, diseases, and defects that affect the teeth, gums, mouth, and jaws sometimes require oral surgery. Many oral surgeons provide corrective options to improve jaw health, remove wisdom teeth, repair broken or damaged teeth, and much more. These surgeries are often performed on an outpatient basis. This means the patient is often responsible for her or his own care once the surgery is completed. While no two patients are the same, there are some common outcomes … [Read more...]