by Kim Higdon | Jun 30, 2022 | Utah Oral Surgeons
If you are missing teeth or suffer from gum disease, tooth loss or bone loss, a dental bone graft may be a recommended treatment option for you. Approximately 2.2 million dental bone graft procedures are performed globally each year, highlighting its popularity as a...
by Kim Higdon | May 23, 2022 | Utah Oral Surgeons
According to the American Academy of Implant Dentistry, around 3 million people get dental implants each year. Dental implants provide those who have lost permanent teeth with options for replacement. The loss of permanent teeth can affect speech, eating, and...
by Kim Higdon | Apr 30, 2022 | Utah Oral Surgeons
Did you know wisdom teeth can cause cysts, gum disease, and even damage other teeth? Wisdom teeth, also called third molars, can be a nuisance as they grow in. Whether impacted or not, these teeth can cause a variety of issues. Wisdom teeth most commonly come in...
by Kim Higdon | Mar 23, 2022 | Utah Oral Surgeons
As many as 11 to 12 million American adults have pain in the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) region. Temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) are twice as common in women than in men. You might have a TMD if you experience limited movement, pain, or jaw stiffness. Corrective...
by Kim Higdon | Feb 7, 2022 | Utah Oral Surgeons
Did you know that more than 10 million Americans suffer from TMJ disorders? The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) joins your lower jaw (mandible) to your skull. The joint is located in front of your ears on both the left and right sides of your head. Your jaw may move...
by Kim Higdon | Jan 4, 2022 | Utah Oral Surgeons
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...
