Archive for the ‘ Blog ’ Category

Why Do Wisdom Teeth Cause Pain?

“Okay, let’s talk about wisdom teeth and pain. And one of the common procedures we do as oral surgeons are remove wisdom teeth, and one of the most common reasons we take them out are they cause pain, and the number one reason they cause pain is they get infected. And they get infected because […]

How Do You Clean All-on-4 Dental Implants?

Here are some recommendations for cleaning your implant supported bridges. Once you get in the habit — you should be able to clean your implant supported bridge in 90 – 120 seconds at each cleaning. Doing this twice a day — once when you wake up or after breakfast, and once before you go to […]

How long does it take to get a dental implant?

Using the most recent advances in dental implant technology, Dr. Loetscher is able to place single stage implants. These implants do not require a second procedure to uncover them, but do require a minimum of six weeks of healing time before artificial teeth are placed. There are even situations where the implant can be placed […]

How long does it take to recover from dental implant surgery?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uisCSYBWOyk Using the most recent advances in dental implant technology, Dr. Loetscher is able to place single stage implants. These implants do not require a second procedure to uncover them, but do require a minimum of six weeks of healing time before artificial teeth are placed. There are even situations where the implant can be […]

How long does it take to recover from orthognathic surgery?

  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qPQ99DH-JkQ   Who needs orthognathic surgery? People who can benefit from orthognathic surgery include those with an improper bite, or jaws that are positioned incorrectly. Jaw growth is a gradual process and in some instances, the upper and lower jaws may grow at different rates. The result can be a host of problems that […]

How long does it take to recover from wisdom teeth surgery?

Dr. Loetscher often gets asked about the recovery from third molar (wisdom teeth) surgery. In general, it is a pretty quick recovery. Most of our patients experience a little bit of pain and swelling that usually goes away in the next day or so. Dr. Loetscher does a lot of these surgeries on Fridays and […]

How Long Do Dental Implants Last?

Dental Implants Should Last a Lifetime.  One of the most common questions Dr. Loetscher gets asked from patients is: “How long do dental Implants last?” We have the answers for you! Dr. Loetscher says if dental implants are properly placed and taken care of, they can last lifetime.  Dr. Loetscher has placed thousands of implants […]

What Type of Anesthesia Does Dr. Loetscher perform?

One of the benefits of coming to Atlanta Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery & Dental Implant Center is that Dr. Loetscher is a board certified anesthesiologist. He is one of the only oral & maxillofacial surgeons in the state that is trained and set-up to safely administer true general anesthesia. He performs four different types of […]

The Best Patient Testimonial!

“I wish the whole world knew how amazing Dr. Loetscher is!” – Maryleigh There is no greater compliment to our team than knowing our patients are more than satisfied with their outcomes. We were so excited to receive the video below from Maryleigh, who received full upper and lower bridges at Atlanta Oral & Maxillofacial […]

Your New Teeth: Options for Full Arch Dental Implants

Whether you’re missing a single tooth or looking to restore a full arch, dental implants may be the best treatment option to complete your smile. Unlike other tooth replacement options, dental implants replace the root system of the tooth for a complete, natural looking and feeling dental restoration. If you’d like to find out more, […]