Oral and Facial Surgery of Utah

No one wants to feel that sharp pain tearing through your mouth when you take a swig of ice water, so what can you do to avoid fillings for cavities? According to the CDC, over 91% of adults have cavities, so it’s a problem most of us would do well to prevent—or at least prepare […]

Most of us forget about the pain of losing and growing new teeth as soon as our last permanent teeth emerge in elementary school—at least until we get our wisdom teeth. Wisdom teeth may sound fancy or beneficial, but they can actually spell disaster for your dental future. Smart individuals can plan and prevent disaster […]

Everyone is scared of something, but not all fears are equal. One bad dental visit can be all it takes to develop dentophobia, a fear of the dentist. Continue reading to learn more about this fear.  Information on Dentophobia Phobias fall under the anxiety disorder umbrella because they’re consistent and often irrational. Although it’s normal […]

Elderly men and women require restorative oral surgery more often than younger people due to aging complications.  Seniors face unique dental issues, such as severe tooth damage and loss. Continue reading to learn how restorative options can help them reclaim their lives. How Does Restorative Oral Surgery Help the Elderly?  According to the Centers for […]

A tooth infection often results in dental abscess due to bacteria, which enter chipped, broken, or decaying teeth.  When bacteria reach the center of your tooth and infect it, pus can accumulate, resulting in a toothache. Continue reading to learn more about abscessed teeth.  What Makes Tooth Infection Painful?  An abscessed tooth can cause mild […]

Dentists use laughing gas for a variety of oral surgeries. If you need it for your procedure, it doesn’t mean something is wrong with your teeth. Are you scared of anesthesia? Let us reassure you that it’s a safe option for most people in today’s blog. What is Laughing Gas? You may have seen movies […]

After tooth extraction, a protective blood clot forms over the tooth’s socket. You must prevent dry socket so that your healing isn’t prolonged. Continue reading to learn about this condition. Information on Dry Socket A blood clot protects your bone’s nerve endings after oral surgery. Unfortunately, sometimes the blood clot doesn’t form or becomes dislodged, […]

Patients often ask their dentist or oral surgeon if all four of their wisdom teeth need removing, even if they aren’t causing problems.  Even if all four of them are free of infection, or if only one of them is causing trouble, an oral surgeon may recommend removing all of them at once. Continue reading […]

Laughing gas is the most popular sedative that dentists and oral surgeons use to help their patients relax during oral procedures, such as wisdom teeth extractions and root canals. Most people experience anxiety before surgery, which is why most professionals administer laughing gas to help them experience a comfortable and pain-free dentist visit. Stay tuned […]

Sleep apnea is a disruption that can have adverse consequences on your health. Generally, this condition causes a person’s breathing to stop while they sleep periodically. When you’re unable to breathe, your body will wake up mid-sleep, causing you to have poor sleep.  If you suspect you have this condition, you should treat it before […]