Hamden Dental Arts

08/19/2025

05/21/2025

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Or maybe you just know a lot about teeth!

05/18/2025

Temporomandibular joint disorder - or TMJ - is relatively common and tends to be mild, but on rare occasions can be quite painful and can severely inhibit mandibular function. In such cases, surgical intervention can give you your life back.

05/16/2025

Are your overlapping teeth bothersome? They can be caused by many things such as impacted teeth, a narrow dental palette, and more. Here are a few more causes and different treatment options you can undergo to straighten your smile.

Traditional braces are considered the standard of care for correcting overbites. They can be made from metal or ceramic materials. Invisalign braces can be used to correct minor or moderate overbites, but don’t provide consistent enough pressure to correct severe overbites. Learn more about treatm...

05/14/2025

What is Orthognathic Surgery?

Corrective jaw surgery – also called orthognathic surgery – is performed by an oral and maxillofacial surgeon (OMS) to correct a wide range of minor and major skeletal and dental irregularities, including the misalignment of jaws and teeth. Surgery can improve breathing, chewing and speaking. While the patient’s appearance may be dramatically enhanced as a result of the surgery, orthognathic surgery is performed to correct functional problems.

05/11/2025

Following a surgical tooth extraction, taking the necessary precautions is vital to your recovery. One such precaution is to refrain from smoking for at least 24 hours after oral surgery. Smoking slows the healing process, and can even cause dry socket. Avoid chewing to***co as an alternative, as to***co bits may become stuck in the extraction site.

05/09/2025

Dentures, bridges, and crowns are all effective ways of restoring look and function, but none is as effective as a true implant. Implants fuse with bone and can last a lifetime, enabling the most faithful and robust restoration of any tooth replacement method.

05/07/2025

According to the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (AAOMS), an estimated 85% of wisdom teeth will eventually need to be removed.

05/04/2025

Are you noticing a sore throat following your wisdom teeth removal? This is not uncommon. Muscles may get swollen following surgery, making swallowing a painful experience. This will typically subside in 2-3 days, but if you are concerned, call us.