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August 7, 2019

For Aurora men and women who are considering having dental implants, one of the biggest questions they often have is whether or not cleaning their dental implants is any different from cleaning their natural teeth. Unfortunately, Dr. Ivey sees many people each year who mistakenly think that their dental implants will be worry-free and maintenance-free....

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July 10, 2019

Having your wisdom teeth extracted is definitely not on the list of fun things to do, but it’s something many men and women find themselves dealing with at one point or another in their lives. While pain and discomfort are a natural part of the wisdom teeth extraction process, knowing what to eat and what not to eat in the days following your procedure can make all the difference in the world. Keep reading this blog to learn some important diet tips to follow after your wisdom teeth extraction at Ivey Oral & Facial Surgery in Aurora....

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June 26, 2019

Do you have loose or missing teeth? Have these problem teeth resulted in root resorption? If you have been told that you are suffering from root resorption, dental implants can help. Dr. Ivey of Ivey Oral & Facial Surgery in Aurora is experienced in identifying root resorption, as it can often be mistaken for a cavity....

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June 12, 2019

Sedation dentistry. It’s probably something you’ve heard of, but you may not be aware of all the ins and outs and why oral surgeons like Dr. Ivey choose to use it during dental procedures. If you suffer from dental anxiety and can’t even picture yourself sitting in a dentist’s chair without hyperventilating, or if you know you’re going to need major dental work soon, that’s where sedation dentistry comes in....

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May 29, 2019

If you live in the Aurora area and have finally decided to take the leap and get dental implants, Dr. Ivey is just the man for the job. Dental implants are the most popular option and best choice for tooth replacement on the market today. If you have been struggling with the aesthetics of your smile, or if you have loose or missing teeth, Dr. Ivey can restore your pearly whites by placing dental implants....

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May 15, 2019

Each year, Dr. Ivey sees many patients at his Aurora office who are interested in having dental implants placed. Some men and women seek this restorative tooth replacement option because they have loose or missing teeth, or because they want to have a total smile makeover....

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May 1, 2019

Oh, wisdom teeth! Why do you hurt us so? If you are an Aurora resident who has wisdom teeth or once had wisdom teeth, you know what I’m talking about. Wisdom teeth hurt! The pain caused by these teeth can occur for any number of reasons, and can seem to come out of nowhere or cause slow, nagging pain that increases over time. Keep reading......

April 17, 2019

Almost all Aurora men, women, and teens are affected by wisdom teeth. But why are wisdom teeth something we have to deal with in our early teens and young adult years? Why do they come in if they don’t fit in our mouths? Well, our ancestors used to be thankful for that third set of molars. In years past, oral hygiene wasn’t what it is......

April 3, 2019

Are you an Aurora man or woman who is missing teeth, or needs to have diseased teeth surgically removed? If so, you will likely have them replaced with dental implants. Dental implants are the recommended tooth replacement option on the market today. But what is involved in the dental implant process? Dr. Ivey knows you will have a lot of questions about the procedure, and......