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Everything You Need to Know About Dental Implants
Generally speaking, adult teeth are supposed to last a lifetime, but things do not always turn out this way. In fact, tooth loss in adults is fairly common. The permanent teeth may become loose, fall out, or require extraction due to any number of factors, including disease and dental neglect....
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When Is Sedation Dentistry Appropriate?
Oral surgery anesthesia is an amazing tool Dr. Gocke uses to provide his Northern Virginia patients with comfort and ease during dental appointments and procedures. He uses a wide array of options and helps patients get...
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Sedation Dentistry Options: What Are The Differences?
The thought of sedation dentistry comes to mind for many people in Northern Virginia when they find themselves in need of a dental procedure. After all, sedation dentistry helps take the edge off during appointments and prevents pain during procedures. However, at Virginia Oral, Facial & Implant Surgery, Dr. Gocke does things differently. Instead of using traditional sedation dentistry methods...
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Jawbone Health
Are you missing one of your teeth? Have you considered dental implants, but you are not sure about getting them? There are times when individuals who have missing teeth decide not to have an implant placed for their own personal reasons. However, many individuals do not understand the risk of this decision. Bone tissue is maintained by use, and the natural teeth are rooted in......
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Oral Surgeon vs Periodontist: What Is The Difference?
For Northern Virginia men and women who are in need of dental work - whether for a deep, thorough cleaning or to have a tooth extracted - choosing the right dental specialist for the job is important. If you aren’t sure whether you should see an oral surgeon or a periodontist, keep reading as we explain the difference between these two specialists....
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Replacing What Is Missing In Your Smile
Missing lateral incisors is common and is also treatable. Patients who are missing a lateral incisor may choose to go through treatment and fill the missing space with a dental implant. This is the most common option for treatment, however there are important factors to first consider, such as: Smoking habits Unfavorable root proximity and/or root alignment, particularly after orthodontic treatment Medical contraindications Young age......
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