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dr epstein discussing wisdom tooth extraction seattle wa

Making Your Surgery Safe and Effective

It’s normal to feel concerned or anxious about undergoing wisdom teeth extractions. For many, this is the first sedation surgery a person will have. But your team at Green Lake Oral and Facial Surgery will go above and beyond to explain the surgery process, provide you with the best experience and give you all the care from start to finish. Your comfort and safety is our priority.

Troubled teeth? We're here to help.

Losing a tooth is never ideal and can be very discouraging. We are here to help alleviate some of that stress. Extracting a tooth, although frustrating, can be the best solution to preserving the life of your other teeth and oral health. We commonly recommend extractions if the tooth is non-restorable due to dental decay, gum disease, dental trauma or orthodontic purposes. Whatever your situation may be, we will guide you through the next steps in your treatment. In your consultation with Dr. Epstein, he will counsel you on the extraction process and discuss advanced tooth replacement options.

Choose the ideal tooth replacement

Losing a tooth can be life changing but doesn’t have to be permanent. Dental implants are the only permanent solution in the market today. They have a natural appearance and will help you get back to feeling proud and confident in your smile. Implants are a surgical way of replacing teeth. It consists of an implant body or “screw” like structure and a healing cap, which is placed on the implant body.

The implant is surgically placed into the jaw bone, essentially replacing the root of a tooth. They are primarily made of Titanium, a metal that is frequently used in other forms of replacement surgeries. For example, hip or knee replacements. Unlike other tooth replacement options, like partial bridges, partial dentures or complete dentures, implants provide permanent benefits to your health, jaw function and smile. By replacing the root of a tooth, implants provide necessary stimulation for a healthy jaw bone. Above the gum line, they look great and are strong enough to support your bite allowing you the ability to eat more solid or tough foods you weren’t able to before. The benefits are most evident when patients need multiple or all of their teeth replaced. You’ll see your health and confidence improve. Best of all, you’ll love your smile again!

 

The functional Power of BOTOX®

If you are suffering from TMJ or jaw pain, migraines or moderate to severe tension headaches, BOTOX is an effective non-surgical option for you. TMJ is often brought on by extreme stress, lack of sleep and causes a person to clench or grind their teeth, also known as bruxism. The constant clenching or grinding overworks the masseter and temporalis muscles of the face. BOTOX is directly injected into these muscles reducing the amount of force they exert and relieving the tension allowing the muscles to relax and heal. All BOTOX treatments last 3-4 months before additional treatment is necessary.