Utah Oral Surgeons Blog

Do you need to have one or more wisdom teeth removed? Perhaps you want to have lost teeth or dental implant replaced. Or maybe you need a restructuring of your gum or bone tissue. A maxillofacial surgeon is invaluable regardless of the injury or condition you have...

Did you know that each year, approximately 5 million Americans have their wisdom teeth removed? An oral maxillofacial surgeon is the healthcare practitioner called upon when you need surgery on your mouth, jaw, or face.  But what exactly is the scope of practice for...

1 out of 8 people in the United States has an issue with their jaw joint. Because of how common these issues are, there are a variety of ways to treat them. Despite the wide variety of treatment options, not everything will work for everyone. One person may respond to...

Do you require a dental implant or a tooth replacement? Perhaps you're ready to extract those wisdom teeth. There are numerous reasons you may need to visit an oral surgeon. The country today has over 4,120 oral and maxillofacial surgeons. The sheer number of options...

Are you hiding a dull or incomplete smile behind closed lips? You might want to consider cosmetic dentistry this year. Many cosmetic dentistry procedures can improve the appearance of your smile. In fact, more people are experiencing the benefits of cosmetic and...

About 85% of people have to get their wisdom teeth removed at some point in their life. Because wisdom teeth can lead to misaligned teeth and other more serious issues, it is important that you get them removed.  DO you want to learn more about wisdom teeth removal in...

When your jaw is misaligned, it can cause a lot of problems. Whether your bite pattern makes it hard to chew or your jaw structure gives you facial pain, jaw correction surgery can help you. Finding a good oral surgeon in your area is important because the process can...

Between the ages of 17 and 21 years old, a person's third molars appear.  Better known as wisdom teeth, these teeth push have an uncomfortable way of pushing themselves in. Some people luckily have enough room for these teeth to come in and settle comfortably....