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Dental implants are gaining popularity as patients learn more about their many benefits. They are one of many ways to replace one or more missing teeth and are more permanent than traditional dentures and bridges. At Pearlmax Oral Surgery, Dr. German Trujillo and his team in San Diego, California, can assess patients and determine if […]

Wisdom teeth are commonly problematic for most of our patients. These last teeth to erupt through the gumline can often become stuck or decayed. At Pearlmax Oral Surgery of San Diego, California, Dr. German Trujillo and his team can evaluate patients and help them decide if wisdom tooth extraction services are suitable for them. What […]

Eating is usually one of the most enjoyable things we do every day. Most of us love savoring our favorite snacks and meals, and chewing not only allows us to process food but also draws out its flavor even longer. But when you have jaw pain while eating, this process can feel like a nightmare, […]

Like most crucial body parts, your jaw works tirelessly to help you live your best life. Jaws (also called mandibles) are more than just frames for your impressive smile. They also play a vital role in how you speak, chew your food, breathe, and even yawn (although we’re still not sure why humans and animals […]

A missing tooth might be a minor physical issue, but it can greatly impact one’s life. Missing teeth can change how people perceive you and how you perceive yourself. Having a hole in your smile tends to give others the impression that you’re not taking care of yourself, which can dramatically impact your career and […]

It’s amazing how the pace of everyday life has become so much faster over the last twenty years. There was a time when you would have to wait weeks or months to receive something you ordered through the mail. Today, we often have options like two-day, next-day, and same-day delivery. We’ve become very accustomed to […]

Surgery of any kind is rarely something we look forward to. However, life happens, and there are times when you may need to see an oral surgeon to address a painful situation involving your dental arch. While dental pain can sometimes come and go, there are situations when it will only get worse until the […]

When wisdom teeth start to come in, it is common to feel mild pain. Typically, wisdom teeth pain is sporadic and gradually worsens over time. The solution to wisdom teeth pain is removal. Ideally, wisdom teeth should be removed when you first start to feel pain. It’s normal to feel concern and anxiety over having […]

Wisdom teeth are perhaps the most commonly extracted teeth. About 85 percent of people will need to have their wisdom teeth removed in their lifetime. Many dentists also believe that it’s best for people under 20 to have their wisdom teeth removed. This is because wisdom teeth can be more easily removed at this age […]

Not so long ago, there weren’t a lot of great options for replacing missing teeth. The restorations available at the time, such as bridges and dentures, did not have long-term durability and cost more over the patient’s lifetime with maintenance and replacements. However, with the introduction of surgical dental implants, today’s patients can enjoy the […]

Patients who have been told by their dentist that they require surgery to address an infected tooth or significant trauma to a tooth may have heard the words “root canal.” When our patients hear the words “root canal,” they often believe this procedure is painful, though this is not true! Many patients who visit Pearlmax […]

San Diego, California, area patients who have been referred to a maxillofacial surgeon for oral surgery, facial reconstruction, or jaw surgery may have a lot of questions for Dr. German Trujillo and his team at Pearlmax Oral Surgery. Let’s take a closer look at the goals of a maxillofacial surgeon and commonly asked questions about […]