ADA Accessibility Information
Accessibility

A
A

A
Home For Patients Dental Blog

Cooley Smiles Blog


Woman viewing a blog on her laptop while drinking coffeeAt Cooley Smiles, we are committed to delivering highly personalized, exceptional care that addresses all of your oral health needs. Part of the care that we deliver is ongoing education not only for our staff, but to offer our patients the latest health information available. Check back every two weeks for updated blog posts on various dental topics. Have a topic that you would like to know more about? Email us and your idea might be the next featured blog post!

Latest Posts:



How Is Sinus Lift Surgery Performed?

Posted on 10/15/2024 by Bellevue Office
Sinus lift surgery is a common procedure that helps to prepare the upper jaw for dental implants. If you have been told you need this procedure, you may be wondering how it is performed. This article will explain the steps involved in sinus lift surgery. What is a Sinus Lift? The sinuses are air-filled cavities located in the upper jawbone. When teeth are missing, the bone in the upper jaw may begin to shrink. This can reduce the amount of bone available to support dental implants. A sinus lift is a procedure that adds bone to the upper jaw, creating a strong foundation for implants. Types of Sinus Lift Procedures There are two main types of sinus lift procedures: What to Expect During Sinus Lift Surgery Sinus lift surgery is typically performed as an outpatient procedure. This means that you will go home the same day. The surgery is performed under local anesthesia or general anesthesia, depending on your preference and medical history. The first step in the procedure is to make an incision in the gum tissue. The sinus membrane is then carefully lifted away from the bone. Bone grafting material is then added to the space beneath the membrane. The incision is then closed with sutures. Recovery from Sinus Lift Surgery After sinus lift surgery, you will need to take it easy for a few days. You should avoid strenuous activity, blowing your nose, and smoking. You may experience some swelling and bruising, which should subside within a few days. Your dentist will give you specific instructions on how to care for your mouth after surgery. Risks of Sinus Lift Surgery Sinus lift surgery is a safe and effective procedure. However, as with any surgery, there are some risks. These risks include infection, bleeding, and sinus perforation. Your dentist will discuss these risks with you before surgery. Sinus Lift for Implants Sinus lift surgery is a common procedure that can help to improve the success rate of dental implants. If you have been told you need this procedure, be sure to discuss the risks and benefits with your dentist....
Read more...




All Posts:



How Is Sinus Lift Surgery Performed?
10/15/2024
Should You Floss Once or Twice Each Day?
10/1/2024
Oral Hygiene Tips That Will Keep Your Mouth Healthy
9/16/2024
Oral Health Care for Seniors
9/2/2024
The Effect of Alcohol on Oral Health
8/15/2024
The Benefits of Water Flossers
8/1/2024
What to Do in Case of a Dental Emergency - Staying Calm and Taking Charge
7/15/2024
What to Expect When Wisdom Teeth or Third Molars Need to Be Removed
7/1/2024
Hate Flossing? This Will Change Your Mind
6/15/2024
Gum Bleeding Around One Tooth after Brushing
6/3/2024
What Are the Treatments For Bruxism?
5/15/2024
What Are Dental Sealants?
5/1/2024
Why Is My Molar Hurting?
4/15/2024
Why Is My Bone Graft Showing Through the Gum?
4/1/2024
Dentures and TMJ - Navigating the Crossroads of Oral Harmony
3/15/2024
The Hollywood Smile - Unveiling the Top Benefits of Dental Veneers
3/1/2024
Bumps Behind the Teeth or at the Bottom Under the Tongue
2/15/2024
Brushing Teeth After Wisdom Tooth Extraction
2/2/2024
Differences Between Permanent Dentures and Implants
1/15/2024
Dental Health for Seniors
1/2/2024
What Advantages Do Teeth Straightening Offer?
12/15/2023
What Is Double Jaw surgery?
12/1/2023
What Are Single-Day Dental Implants?
11/15/2023
The Impact Of Using Natural And Herbal Products For Oral Care
11/1/2023
Are dental X-rays safe?
10/31/2023
Apicoectomy - Root end surgery and how it can help you
10/15/2023
How to prevent a dry socket
9/25/2023
3 Tips To Prevent Plaque Build-Up
9/11/2023
3 Signs of Oral Issues
8/21/2023
Bad Breathe Causes and Natural Remedies
8/7/2023
Why Do Oral Cancer Screenings?
7/24/2023
How Do I Get Rid of Bad Breath?
7/10/2023
Dental Care For Children
6/19/2023
Teeth Protection Options for Childrens Sports
6/5/2023
3 Myths About Root Canals
5/22/2023
Foods To Eat After Getting Dental Implants
5/8/2023
Is Tooth Extraction Necessary?
4/24/2023
Is Invisalign Good for Teens?
4/10/2023
3 baby teething tips you should know
3/20/2023
Causes Of Tooth Discoloration And How to Prevent And Treat It
3/6/2023
Talk to Us at Your Next Appointment if You Think You May Be Flossing Wrong
2/20/2023
How Soda Affects our Teeth
2/6/2023
Is Dental Flossing Painful?
1/23/2023
Can Adults Get Braces?
1/9/2023
Why Mouthguards Are Important in Sports?
12/19/2022
How to Avoid Staining Cavities During Braces Treatment
12/5/2022
Advantages of Emergency Dental Care
11/21/2022
Removable and Non-Removable Retainers
11/7/2022
What Is Gingivitis?
10/24/2022
Will It Hurt To Have Dental Implants Put Into Place?
10/10/2022
What Are The Causes of Bad Breath?
9/19/2022
How Does Pregnancy Affect Oral Health?
9/5/2022
Mewing
8/22/2022
Keep Your Mouth Healthy For Longer
8/8/2022
What Is The Connection Between Alzheimers And Your Dental Health?
7/18/2022
Are Direct Consumer Clear Aligners Effective?
7/4/2022
Process For Smile Design.
6/20/2022
Benefits of Good Oral Hygiene
6/6/2022
What Happens During A Tooth Filling Procedure?
5/23/2022
Choosing The Right Tongue Brush For You
5/9/2022
Signs You Need Your Wisdom Teeth Removed
4/25/2022
Is Clear Tea Less Likely to Stain Your Teeth?
4/11/2022
Dental anxiety by fearing dentists
3/21/2022
What does the term mean “abutment”?
3/7/2022
Here are five things every person with dentures needs to know
2/21/2022
4 Ways to Help Your Kid Brush His/her Teeth on Regular Basis
2/7/2022
What should You Expect from Your Dental Checkup
1/24/2022
Keeping your teeth strong on a budget
1/10/2022
Can You Do Anything to Protect Your Teeth Between Brushing?
12/23/2021
Straws Really Are a Great Way to Help Your Teeth
12/10/2021
What Is the Role of an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon?
11/22/2021
What Should You Know About Tooth Enamel Erosion?
11/8/2021
What Makes Composite Fillings So Special Aside from Their Color?
10/25/2021
What Is The All-on-four Procedure?
10/11/2021
Things to Ask a New Dentist
9/21/2021
Are Your Gums Affected by Stress?
9/6/2021
How to Prepare for Your Upcoming Oral Exam
8/23/2021
Facts You May Find Interesting About Your Taste Buds
8/9/2021
Facts You Should Know Regarding Bad Breath
7/26/2021
Accurate Dental Records Make for Better Dental Care When You See Us
7/12/2021
Are Oral Piercings Safe for Your Teeth?
6/21/2021
Is a Tooth Dead After a Root Canal?
6/7/2021
Eating Parsley After a Meal Can Keep Your Breath Fresher
5/24/2021
The Importance of Flossing at Least Once Each Day
5/10/2021
Nutrition and Oral Health
4/26/2021
What is Enamel Hypoplasia?
4/12/2021
When Do I Need a Crown?
3/22/2021
The Link Between Dry Mouth and Alcohol
3/8/2021
What Happens During a Root Canal Procedure?
2/22/2021
A Tongue Piercing Can Leave Your Teeth and Gums in Peril
2/8/2021
What Causes Translucent Teeth and How to Fix It
1/25/2021
Common Mistakes Adults Make When Caring for Their Teeth
1/11/2021
Are There Any Foods that Reduce the Chance of Getting a Cavity?
12/21/2020
Stress Can Damage Both Your Gums and Your Teeth
12/7/2020
Can Snoring Damage Your Teeth?
11/16/2020
Are Dental Picks Better than Flossing?
11/9/2020
Benefits Your Mouth Gets When You Use a Water Flosser Each Day
10/19/2020
Before Flu Season Starts Each Year, You May Want Some Extra Toothbrushes On Hand
10/5/2020
Vegetables are Snacks Your Teeth Really Appreciate
9/21/2020
Are Numb Teeth Normal
9/7/2020
Why You Want to Avoid Using Mouthwash with Alcohol
8/24/2020
Allergy Meds Can Damage Your Teeth Here is How to Protect Them
8/10/2020
Is There a Point to Developing Biofilm?
7/23/2020
Snacks That Look Healthy but Are Harmful to Your Teeth
7/7/2020
Call Us Right Away If Biting Down Hurts
3/20/2020
Best Tips When Caring for Aging Teeth of a Loved One
3/10/2020
How Does Resin Protect Your Teeth?
2/20/2020
Does the Mouth Need Biofilm?
2/10/2020
Do Any Foods Remove Dental Stains?
1/20/2020
Did You Know Stress Can Make Your Teeth Hurt?
1/10/2020
Can the Enamel of Your Teeth Be Restored Once Lost?
12/20/2019
Common Reasons for Tooth Pain That Are Totally Avoidable
12/10/2019
4 Worst Items to Consume for Good Oral Health
11/20/2019
Are There Natural Dark Spots on Your Teeth That May Not Be Cavities?
11/10/2019
Are Oral Burns Something to Worry About?
10/20/2019
Why You Need to Tell Us if Your Teeth Become Sensitive to Hot or Cold
9/20/2019
What to Do if You Notice a Sore on Your Gums That Will Not Go Away
9/10/2019
Mouth Guards Can Improve the Quality of Your Sleep
8/20/2019
How Often Can We Whiten Your Teeth Safely?
8/10/2019
Best Foods to Keep Cavities Away
7/20/2019
Are Yellow Produce Options as Good for Your Teeth as Greens?
7/10/2019
Causes of Mouth Sores You Should Be Aware Of
6/20/2019
Can Implants Give Your Face a Younger Appearance?
6/10/2019
Reasons We Need to Check Dental Chips for Signs of a Problem
5/20/2019
How to Prepare Your Smile for Upcoming Photo Events
5/10/2019
Always Store Any Avulsed Tooth in Milk Until You Get to Our Office
4/20/2019
3 Easy Ways of Fixing Gaps in Your Teeth
4/10/2019
Is Dental Bonding Your Best Restorative Option?
3/20/2019
Why You May Sometimes Wake Up with Painful Teeth
3/10/2019
Signs You Have a Cavity Developing in Your Mouth
2/20/2019
How to Improve Your Oral Health While at Work
2/10/2019
Does College Life Impact Your Oral Health?
1/20/2019
Do Your Teeth Impact How Often Your Sinuses Hurt?
1/10/2019
Are There Any Supplements That Can Boost Your Oral Health?
12/20/2018
Are There Any Dairy Products That Hurt Your Teeth More Than Helping?
12/10/2018
Your Teeth Would Be Healthier if You Ate Crunchy Vegetables Daily
11/20/2018
Your Teeth Need Plenty of Vitamin D to Stay Strong
11/10/2018
Having Some Dentures and Some Original Teeth Provides Stability
10/20/2018
Foods You Never Want to Eat Following Dental Procedures
10/10/2018
You Never Want to Live with Dry Mouth
9/20/2018
Why Your Teeth Need Trimming Prior to Getting Veneers
9/10/2018
Top 5 Causes of Tooth Sensitivity
8/20/2018
The Functions of Saliva
8/10/2018
How Should You Get Your Smile Ready for an Upcoming Wedding?
7/20/2018
Are Sugar Substitutes Better for Your Teeth Than Real Sugar?
7/10/2018
What Type of Gum is Safest for Good Oral Health?
6/20/2018
What to Remember When Setting Dental Goals
6/10/2018
When is Dental Bonding the Best Restorative Solution?
5/20/2018
What Happens to Your Teeth Prior to Getting Dental Veneers?
5/10/2018
What is Bite Disease?
4/20/2018
How the Inflammation of Gum Disease Can Affect the Heart
4/10/2018
A Mouthwash with Alcohol Can Make Your Oral Health Worse
3/20/2018
3 Ways Your Mouth Could Benefit from Power Flossers
3/10/2018
Dangers of Using Too Little Toothpaste
2/20/2018
Can You Tell If You Get a Cavity Around a Current Filling?
2/10/2018
What to Do When Your Tooth Cannot Be Restored to a Healthy State
1/20/2018
Are Your Teeth Moving Around?
1/10/2018
Dry Mouth Problems Can Exist Just From Snoring
12/20/2017
Does Flossing Really Improve Your Oral Health That Much?
12/10/2017
Benefits of Essential Oils when it comes to your Oral Health
11/20/2017
Beauty Benefits of Dental Implants
11/10/2017
Benefits of Trying an Electric Flosser
10/20/2017
Benefits of Eating Cheese on a Daily Basis
10/10/2017
Pros and Cons of Chewing Gum Regularly
9/20/2017
If You Get Nervous At the Dentist, Read Up on Your Procedures First
8/20/2017
If a Tooth Gets Extracted, Consider Drinking Lots of Coconut Water After
8/10/2017
Benefits Your Mouth Gets When You Drink Tea
7/30/2017
Avoid Orange Lipstick if You Want Whiter Teeth
7/23/2017
You Need to See Your Dentist After Delivering Your Baby and Here Is Why
6/20/2017
You Need to Always Sleep with Your Mouth Closed
6/10/2017
Foods to Make Your Breath Smell Pleasant After Every Meal
5/20/2017
Effects of Vaping on Your Oral Health
5/10/2017
Decreasing Your Gag Reflex During Dental Appointments
4/20/2017
Danger of Using Your Toothbrush for More than Three Months
4/10/2017
Could Your Teeth Be the Source of Your Migraines?
3/20/2017
Common Causes of Enamel Loss
3/10/2017
Can Your Makeup Make Your Teeth Appear Whiter?
2/20/2017
Can You Brush Too Often? YES!
2/10/2017
Things to Remember if a Filling Comes Loose
1/20/2017
Protecting Your Veneers Takes a Consistent Effort
1/10/2017
Can Gum Disease Cause Asthma?
12/20/2016
Can Caffeinated Water Help Protect Your Teeth?
12/10/2016
Fiber and Your Mouth - Learn How Much It Helps
11/20/2016
Extra Times You Need to Switch Out Your Toothbrush
11/10/2016
The Relationship Between Cold Sores and Oral Health
10/20/2016
The Options You May Be Facing with a Jaw Ache
10/10/2016
Do Adults Need Dental Sealants?
9/20/2016
Common Problems with Fillings and How to Fix Them
8/10/2016
Do Hot Drinks Hurt Your Teeth?
7/20/2016
Dehydration Can Cause A Myriad of Mouth Problems
7/10/2016
Is Your Tooth Dead?
6/20/2016
Is Your Smile Suffering from a Midlife Crisis?
6/10/2016
Folic Acid during Pregnancy Could Prevent Cleft Palate and Lips
5/20/2016
Don't Let Warmer Weather Harm Your Dental Health
5/10/2016
Your Dental Hygiene Travel Checklist
4/20/2016
Your Body's Natural Defenses for the Teeth
4/10/2016
Why Do You Need a Crown after a Root Canal?
3/25/2016
Why Are My Teeth Moving Out of Position?
3/15/2016
Four Important Questions You Should Be Asking Your Dentist
2/20/2016
Four Beverages that Are Causing Your Bad Breath
2/10/2016
Juice and Soda are Major Causes of Tooth Erosion
1/25/2016
Can White Wine Cause Tooth Discoloration?
1/15/2016
Drinking Strong Coffee Can Lead to Strong Teeth
12/25/2015
Don't Let the Holidays Aggravate Your TMJ Pain
12/15/2015
4 Dental Apps that Can Improve Your Oral Health
11/20/2015
What You Need to Know About Dental Pulp Diseases
11/10/2015
Fix Your Sensitive Teeth to Enjoy Cold Treats
10/25/2015
Can You Whiten Dental Veneers?
10/15/2015
Ways to Decrease Sensitivity so You Can Enjoy Summer Treats
9/25/2015
The Reasons Your Whole Head Hurts When You Have a Toothache
9/15/2015
3 Reasons to Put that Soda Down
8/25/2015
Pregnancy and Tooth Decay: Why you Should be Worried
8/15/2015
Simple Ways to Get Kids to Skip the Candy
7/28/2015
Things to Consider Before Teeth Whitening
7/15/2015
How to Handle a Dental Emergency on Vacation
6/20/2015
How Stress Affects your Dental Health
6/11/2015
The Top Reasons to Chew Sugarless Gum
5/21/2015
The Benefits Of The Dental Bridge
5/7/2015
How Medications Can Cause Dry Mouth
4/20/2015
General Dental Exam: What is the Big Deal?
4/10/2015
Why Taylor Hicks Wishes He Wore a Mouthguard
3/23/2015
Is Mouthwash Enough to Beat Bad Breath?
3/11/2015

Get in Touch!


PHONE
(425) 998-6998

EMAIL
bellevue@cooleysmiles.com

LOCATION
4100 Factoria Blvd SE Suite C
Bellevue, WA 98006-1262



Collage showing front desk, lobby, and operatories of Cooley Smiles in Bellevue, WA
Copyright © 2012-2024 Cooley Smiles and WEO Media (Touchpoint Communications LLC). All rights reserved.  Sitemap | Privacy Policy
Dentist Bellevue, WA • Cooley Smiles Bellevue • Dental Blog
Cooley Smiles Family and Cosmetic Dentistry in Bellevue, WA, is gladly accepting new patients! Read our Dental Blog and then call today at (425) 998-6998.
Cooley Smiles, 4100 Factoria Blvd SE, Suite C, Bellevue, WA 98006-1262, (425) 998-6998, cooleysmiles.com, 11/5/2024, Related Phrases: Dentist Bellevue WA,