Dr. John L. Krump | Procedures

	Wisdom Teeth Many people have jaws that are not large enough to accommodate wisdom teeth. This can cause difficulty in cleaning either the wisdom teeth, the adjacent molars, or both, which often leads to tooth decay, pain, swelling, and sometimes infection. Other problems created by wisdom teeth include cysts, tumors, and loss of bone/weakening of the jaw. For these reasons it is wisest to have your wisdom teeth removed when you are young so that you can avoid such problems as well as take advantage of the rapid healing characteristic of youth. Q&A
	Dental Implants Dental implants are used to replace missing teeth, restore eating ability, and avoid the pain and bone loss associated with wearing dentures. Dental implants have made eating much easier and less painful for many people. Q&A
	Pathology Occasionally people develop abnormal lumps, bumps, white or red spots, etc. on their lips, gums, cheeks, palate, tongue, or floor of the mouth. Sometimes these changes are not problematic, while in other cases they are quite serious, especially when they are cancerous. If you have noticed any unusual changes in your mouth, you should be seen for an oral evaluation to rule out anything serious. In many cases Dr. Krump can tell you whether such a change is serious or not just by looking at it. In others cases the area can simply be brushed and cells can be sent to a lab to look for cancer. If in fact you have oral cancer or evidence of a precancerous change, it is far better to catch it earlier than later, since treatment is much more likely to be successful if performed in a timely manner. Bear in mind that each year oral cancer claims as many lives as skin cancer (melanoma) and more than cervical cancer. Other serious forms of pathology include cysts and changes in your jawbone. Dr. Krump can often diagnose these forms of pathology after taking an x-ray that shows both jaws. Q&A
	Jaw Straightening Jaws vary in size from person to person. Sometimes jaws will grow too large or not large enough, while in other cases the jaws may grow unevenly. Jaw abnormalities range in their severity and do not always represent a major problem; for certain individuals, however, unequal jaw growth can cause difficulty chewing and adversely affect appearance. There are a variety of surgical procedures available to re-size and reposition jaws in order to improve chewing ability and enhance appearance. Q&A
	Facial Injuries Two of the most common types of facial injuries are fractures (broken bones) and lacerations (cuts). It is important to seek treatment of fractures and lacerations of the face and jaws in a timely manner and from health professionals who are very familiar with the face and jaws. Oral and maxillofacial surgeons are experts in the treatment of such injuries. Q&A

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