Most people lack sufficient space in the back of their mouth for their wisdom teeth to fully emerge from the gums without complications. This often calls for the teeth to be extracted before they can cause harm to the roots of the healthy rear molars. Even if one or two wisdom teeth do manage to erupt from your gums they... read more »

While it’s certainly unfortunate, there are some rare times when a severe dental trauma or an untreated cavity results in total tooth loss. In a situation like this Dr. Mo Banki might recommend extracting the remaining root of the tooth to prevent a dangerous infection from developing in your periodontal tissues. When you’re ready Dr. Mo Banki can help you... read more »

Did you know, your age can affect your oral health? Well, it’s true! No matter how old you are, you can be subjected to tooth decay and other oral health problems. That is why, our team here at MSL Surgery in Warwick, Rhode Island, is happy to talk to you about how your age can affect your oral health. As... read more »

Have you ever wondered why you clench your teeth at night? If so, you are not alone. Our team here at MSL Surgery in Warwick, Rhode Island, takes your oral health seriously, which is why we are happy to talk to you about bruxism. Bruxism is a condition that causes you to clench your jaw or grind your teeth at... read more »

Before you place a dental bridge to replace multiple teeth or a dental crown to replace one tooth, you must first receive a dental implant. This can either be a subperiosteal implant or endosteal implant. Talk to Dr. Mo Banki and our dental professionals here in Warwick, Rhode Island, about which option is best for you. Both approved by the... read more »

Do you have trouble sleeping at night due to breathing? It may be sleep apnea affecting your good night’s rest. This can be caused by block signals in your brain (central sleep apnea) or an obstruction in your airway (obstructive sleep apnea). Either of these sleep apnea problems cause trouble breathing during the night. Speak to Dr. Mo Banki and... read more »

Here at MSL Surgery, we endeavor to use our new blog as a regular means for publishing valuable content for our community through monthly blog posts. Thanks to the wonders of the Internet, we’re able to further explore some of the most important topics pertaining to our industry and area of expertise here on our website through these articles. Each... read more »