Archive for 2017

Are fixed dentures the right solution for your missing teeth? When you think of dentures, you probably picture the removable type — those sets of fake-looking, uncomfortable teeth that easily slip out of place. But with today’s technology, you don’t have to settle for ill-fitting replacement teeth. Fixed or permanent dentures can restore your beautiful smile while […]

Have you seen the ads for teeth-in-a-day implants? This procedure can restore your smile in just one day. Experienced oral surgeons can extract damaged teeth and place dental implants with temporary crowns during the same office visit. A month later, you return for permanent crowns, and your tooth restoration is complete. To get teeth-in-a-day implants, you […]

Implant-supported dentures could be the perfect solution for restoring your smile, if you’re missing an entire row (or two) of teeth. Traditional dentures have long been the go-to choice for a full set of replacement teeth. And until recently, they were the only available option. But now when it comes to dentures, many oral surgeons and dental […]

If you aren’t practicing oral cancer prevention, now’s the time to start. When Ben Franklin said, “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure,” he could have been talking about oral and oropharyngeal cancer. The disease is treatable when caught early enough, but unfortunately, many cases aren’t discovered until the later stages when the cancer has progressed. […]

Whenever you suffer a facial injury, there’s a chance you could require oral surgery. If you’re involved in a car accident, get hit in the face or suffer a bad fall or some other sort of facial trauma, prompt attention from an oral surgeon is a must. Treatment will depend on the nature of your injuries, but […]

Did you know that dental implants are often considered the most cost-effective tooth replacement option? Many patients view dental implant surgery as an expensive convenience — not as a practical investment in the future of their oral health. But while tooth implants may come with a higher upfront cost, they are the more economical choice in the long-term. No. […]

Do you have tooth pain? For relief from ongoing tooth pain, you’ll need to see your dentist or oral surgeon. In fact, a professional oral health examination may be the only way to determine the source of your problem and the appropriate course of treatment to eliminate your toothache. Tooth pain can be caused by a number of dental and […]

The prospect of corrective jaw surgery, also known as orthognathic surgery, can make some patients nervous. Fortunately, jaw surgery is much less of an ordeal than most patients expect, thanks to anesthesia and post-operative pain management. And since surgical treatment can be life-changing for many, the procedure is certainly worthwhile. What can orthognathic surgery do for you? No. 1: Restoring Jaw Function […]

Gum disease has been long linked to a variety of serious health issues, including heart disease, osteoporosis, rheumatoid arthritis, respiratory disease, bone loss in the jaw and diabetic complications. Now you can add cancer to that alarming list. Studies show that patients with periodontitis are at greater risk of developing certain types of cancer than those with healthy gums and teeth. […]

Few patients look forward to oral surgery. In fact, thanks to all the common misconceptions about head, neck, face and jaw surgery, many people even fear or put off getting treatment. At Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery of Utah, we’ve found that patients are often influenced by misinformation. To address this, we are debunking four of the most common myths about oral and maxillofacial surgery. Myth […]