Archive for February, 2016

Statistics from the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (AAOMS) indicate that nearly 70% of U.S. adults between the ages of 35 and 44 have at least one missing tooth as the result of an accident, tooth decay, gum disease, or dental fractures. Many options exist to replace missing teeth, such as bridges and […]

As you prepare for surgery, you experience mixed emotions. You are excited about the results and having the procedure behind you. You are a little anxious about anesthesia despite understanding how safe it is. You feel overwhelmed when thinking about the potential financial burden of the surgery. When it comes to achieving your goals with […]

There are lots of questions surrounding wisdom teeth, also known as third molars. While most people have wisdom teeth, they typically don’t feel them. Why is that? If you don’t feel them, why have them surgically removed? And, why are they called wisdom teeth in the first place? At Cumberland Surgical Arts, we believe in educating our […]