Archive for 2017

Many teens need their wisdom teeth out before they can get braces. But this procedure should wait for many younger patients until long after their orthodontia is complete. The factors that determine whether your child needs to see the oral surgeon before their braces go on include their age, the condition of their wisdom teeth and the recommendation of the orthodontist and […]

Gum disease poses a significant threat to your long-term oral health — and your overall health and well-being. The condition has been associated with chronic and systemic medical conditions including cancer, osteoporosis, heart disease and diabetic complications. Also known as periodontitis or periodontal disease, the main cause of this problem is plaque — the soft, sticky, bacteria-rich film that accumulates on the […]

Teeth-in-a-day dental implants can fill the gaps in your grin, giving you a natural-looking, beautiful smile. Dental implants are widely considered to be the premier method of tooth replacement, and millions are successfully placed every year. Most are standard implants, which require a series of procedures over the course of several months. With the teeth-in-a-day […]

Have you considered having oral surgery in a foreign country? More Americans are exploring the concept of dental tourism every year, in hopes of saving money. They may have heard that traveling out of the country to have dental restorations or oral surgery can save them money on a needed procedure. However, what may sound like a good financial deal for oral surgery could actually […]

Having a professional oral cancer screening once or twice per year, along with performing your own monthly self-checks, improves the chances of detecting signs of the oral pathology early, when cancer is easier to beat. However, for some patients, symptoms don’t become noticeable until the later stages, when treatment can be more challenging. A new […]

Stabilizing loose dentures is sometimes as easy as using a bit of adhesive. But eventually, many denture wearers need to find another solution to address an uncomfortable, ill-fitting upper or lower denture. Dentures are designed for a custom fit, but over time, they become loose due to bone loss in the jaw. Dentures don’t have […]

Checking your oral health status might seem like an odd way to prepare for a vacation or business trip, but a professional evaluation could save you from dealing with painful tooth problems during your travels. What Causes In-Flight Tooth Pain? Any type of tooth pain can be aggravated by airplane travel, and new problems can […]

Tooth eruption problems in children typically develop once kids reach the early elementary-school years and baby teeth begin to fall out. If the process proceeds correctly, the permanent teeth come in exactly where they should. Unfortunately, many kids aren’t that lucky. And, while crooked smiles can be uniquely cute, they can also create long-term dental health issues. […]

If you suffer from root resorption, dental implant surgery is likely the best solution for you. Root resorption is a condition that can mimic the appearance of a cavity while doing serious damage to your tooth. In the event our oral surgeons cannot save the tooth, they may recommend that you have dental implant surgery to prevent further bone loss. […]

Your family’s oral health depends on daily habits like brushing and flossing. But many of our patients here at Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery of Utah tell us they hate to floss. Some patients have trouble holding and maneuvering the strands of floss between their teeth. Others complain of bleeding gums, the taste the floss leaves in their mouth or their fingers going numb […]