When Should I Have My Child Evaluated for Wisdom Teeth Extration
Over 90% of Americans have their wisdom teeth removed. Wisdom teeth are the last permanent teeth to develop: they start forming in the jaw around ages 7-10, their crowns and roots develop further around ages 12 to 14, and they usually emerge between ages 17 and 25, with most people having them by age 21, […]
What You Need to Know About Facial Trauma Treatment
Several situations can lead to facial trauma in Clearfield, UT, often after an automobile accident. Other common causes of facial trauma include sports injuries and falls. For people in Clearfield or nearby areas dealing with injuries to the mouth, jaw, or face, treatment typically involves specialized oral and maxillofacial surgeons who manage emergency care, surgical […]
Top 3 Signs of Tooth Impaction
An impacted tooth is a tooth that is blocked from properly emerging through the gum line, and tooth impaction symptoms often include swelling in the cheek, face, jaw, or gums, pain or difficulty opening the mouth, and bad breath or a bad taste when bacteria collect around the trapped tooth. Impacted wisdom teeth, or third […]
Preparing for a Tooth Extraction and Dealing with Anxiety
Preparing for a Tooth Extraction and Dealing with Tooth Extraction Anxiety If you’re preparing to remove your wisdom tooth, chances are, you’re drowning in stress and anxiety. Tooth extraction anxiety affects many individuals, and many patients experience it even with routine wisdom tooth extraction. Despite being one of the most common dental procedures, even the […]
Why Do We Have Wisdom Teeth?
If you ask a child, they will tell you wisdom teeth make you smarter. While we wish this were true, the real reason why we have wisdom teeth is much different. Although times have changed, and the way we live has evolved, many years ago, wisdom teeth were essential for eating and survival for our ancestors. […]
Minimally Invasive Oral Surgery Techniques
At the Oral and Facial Surgery Institute, we strive to use the latest technology and precision in each of our procedures. Let’s discover innovative techniques that have allowed us to offer minimally invasive surgery to minimize trauma and enhance recovery for our patients. What Is Minimally Invasive Oral Surgery? As these approaches have evolved, minimally […]
5 Jaw Exercises for Overcoming TMJ Pain
There is a good chance that you have not considered the pain associated with the temporomandibular joint, or TMJ, until temporomandibular joint dysfunction, also called TMD, begins causing jaw pain and facial pain. However, once it begins to cause any discomfort, you won’t be able to think about anything else. TMJ can originate through many […]
How to Help Denture Mouth Sores
Getting dentures often comes with gum pain, especially during the first few weeks while your mouth adjusts. Cold denture sores are the painful, irritated spots that can form on the gums from denture friction, a poor fit, or sometimes infection, and they can make eating and wearing dentures uncomfortable. You may also notice more soreness […]
What to Expect After Wisdom Teeth Removal
Wisdom teeth refer to back molars at the rear of the mouth, and when they are too large for the jaw, they can cause discomfort, bite problems, and crowding. After wisdom tooth extraction, most people can expect a healing period of about two weeks, with common short-term effects such as swelling, slight bleeding, bruising, and […]
What Does an Oral Surgeon Do: The Role in Overall Health and Wellness
Your body, especially your mouth, has germs that are harmless like other parts of the body. However, some of these bacteria can spread disease as your mouth enters your respiratory and digestive systems. The body’s natural defense system keeps in check the bacteria in your mouth. Bacteria may build up with bad hygiene habits and […]