Oral and Facial Surgery of Utah

Patients get millions of dental implants every year, and the procedure is widely considered to be a safe and effective means of replacing missing teeth. But implant surgery isn’t appropriate for everyone. Diabetes is often singled out as a condition that can negatively affect the implant process. Consequently, many people with the disease think they […]

Is tooth extraction always necessary if you have a severe toothache or other dental problem? Although this was the common school of thought for decades, that is not necessarily the case today. In fact, pulling a tooth is typically considered a last resort. Dental professionals prefer to preserve natural teeth whenever possible. Can Treatment Save […]

Implant-supported dentures are an excellent alternative to traditional dentures for restoring a full set of teeth. In fact, many oral surgeons and oral health care experts prefer this approach. If you have adequate bone structure in the jaw, you may be a candidate for this procedure. Let’s take a look at this revolutionary restoration process. […]

Impacted wisdom teeth affect 9 out of every 10 U.S. residents, according to the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (AAOMS). Also known as the rear molars, these teeth frequently become impacted due to overcrowding in the mouth. If your teeth don’t have enough room to emerge properly, they become trapped in the gums. […]

Has your dentist recommended dental implant surgery as a way to replace your missing teeth? If so, you may be in search of a good oral surgeon. Even if you have been referred to a specific surgeon for the procedure, take a few moments to get acquainted with him or her, and to make sure […]

Is it necessary to see an oral surgeon to have your wisdom teeth extracted? Or can you go to your regular dentist instead? Most general dentists are qualified to remove teeth, and many do perform simple extractions. However, when it comes to removing the wisdom teeth, also known as the third molars, most dentists refer […]

Any oral surgery procedure — from a routine wisdom tooth extraction to a complex jaw reconstruction — is likely to result in some level discomfort during recovery. You can minimize this and speed up your recovery if you follow your surgeon’s instructions carefully. But you can also take a proactive role in improving the healing […]

After oral or maxillofacial surgery, you won’t be able to eat certain foods for at least a few days. You can’t eat anything crunchy, hard or chewy, and you must generally avoid or spicy foods too. In many cases, we will advise you to stick to a liquid or soft food diet. So you know […]

Getting dental implants, much like any other oral surgery procedure, carries a slight risk of complications, and infection is one of the most common. In most cases, the condition is minor and easily handled with a round of antibiotics. If it is left untreated, however, the implant’s long-term viability can be threatened. Understand your infection […]

A qualified TMJ surgeon can restore your jaw function and mobility, and dispatch the pain that this condition often causes. The term TMJ refers to the temporomandibular joint, the hinge that connects your jaw to the skull. Problems in this joint located just in front of your ears are often referred to collectively as TMD, […]