Oral and Facial Surgery of Utah

Whether you chew gum to freshen your breath or reduce stress, it can have both a positive and negative effect on your oral health. When you’re chewing gum, you’re probably not thinking about how it impacts your jaw. However, it’s worth paying attention to the effects of gum chewing so you can prevent specific oral […]

Maintaining your teeth healthy requires a lifetime of care, and even if you’re confident about your smile, it’s essential to stay on top of your cleaning routine. Read on to learn about the importance of practicing dental care. Why Does Oral Health Matter? Some people underestimate the importance of oral health because they don’t value […]

The temporomandibular joint, known as TMJ for short, consists of muscles, blood vessels, bones, and nerves. TMJ syndrome is a sharp pain in the jaw joint that is caused by a variety of medical problems. If you’re experiencing headaches, ear pain, facial pain, and jaw clicking when you open your mouth, you might have TMJ […]

If your wisdom teeth are coming in, you may be considering extraction. Wisdom teeth removal is a surgical procedure to extract the four permanent adult teeth located at the back corners of your mouth. Is Wisdom Teeth Removal Right for Me? Wisdom teeth are supposed to help us chew meats and vegetables, but they’re not […]

Sleep apnea is a sleep disorder in which breathing repeatedly stops and starts. Diagnoses of this disorder have increased by over 850 percent in the last five years, according to FAIR Health. Do you snore loudly and feel tired after a full night’s rest? If your answer is yes, then you may be at risk […]

Not many people like sitting in the dentist’s chair, but scheduling biannual appointments with your dentist guarantees your teeth will stay in healthy condition. Although the American Dental Association recommends you visit your dentist once a year, you should plan on seeing yours twice a year to prevent oral problems such as gum disease and […]

Your teeth are one of the first traits a person notices about you, and if yours are damaged, or you have missing tooth gaps, you may feel less than confident about your smile. Dental implants can help you treat these issues and restore your self-esteem. Continue reading to learn more about how your life will […]

Wisdom teeth are the third and final set of molars most people grow in their early years of adulthood. These teeth can be beneficial to your oral health when they’re correctly aligned. Unfortunately, they usually grow misaligned and require surgical removal. Learn more about wisdom teeth extraction. The Dangers of Impacted Wisdom Teeth Emerging wisdom […]

Have you ever inspected your tongue? Believe it or not, your tongue’s appearance says a lot about your health. For example, a black tongue can signal poor oral hygiene, and it’s also one of the first symptoms of diabetes. Start paying attention to your tongue’s health, and don’t ignore any irregularities. Continue reading to learn […]

Have you ever wondered where the laughing gas name came from? The official name of laughing gas is nitrous oxide. It is a colorless, odorless chemical compound that is often used for sedation in surgery and dentistry.  So how did a chemical compound earn a name like laughing gas? Here’s an in-depth look at the […]