If your upper and lower jaws just don’t fit, you may be missing out on some of life’s simplest pleasures—from enjoying a slice of pizza to taking a bite out of a sandwich. Everyday activities that everyone else takes for granted—whether it’s eating, talking or getting a good night’s rest—may be challenging at times. Sound [Read more…]
Following corrective jaw surgery, you will need to adjust your meals and snacks as your bones and facial structures heal. No matter if you undergo orthognathic surgery for TMJ pain, sleep apnea or another condition, you should consume mostly liquids and pureed foods during the initial healing stage. Later on in the recovery process, you [Read more…]
According to the Oral Cancer Foundation, nearly 50,000 Americans will be diagnosed with oral or pharyngeal cancer in 2016. Nearly 10,000 will die. One reason so many will die is simply because they do not realize they have symptoms until it is too late. Unlike some other cancers, oral cancer is completely painless in most [Read more…]
Maxillofacial surgery is the medical specialty that encompasses the diagnosis, surgery, and related treatments for a broad array of defects, injuries, diseases, and aesthetic features of the face, neck, head, mouth, jaws, and teeth. The oral surgeons at the Oral and Facial Surgeons of Arizona are equipped to handle conditions related to misaligned jaws, wisdom [Read more…]
Wisdom teeth, also known as your third molars, are at the back of your mouth on either side. While they do not always require removal, it is important to get a check-up and ask your dentist about wisdom teeth removal around your 15th birthday or if you are experiencing pain. As industry leaders, the Oral [Read more…]
It is believed that wisdom teeth, or the third set of molars, did at some time serve a purpose for the human race. However, over time, that purpose has been eliminated. In fact, many adults do not even have enough room in their mouths for the molars. They often cause pain and other dental issues [Read more…]
Phoenix has many oral surgeons to choose from, all with different backgrounds, specialties, and strengths. When it comes to matters of oral health, you want to choose wisely. There are some steps you can take to make sure you select the right one for your individual needs. You would never want to put your oral [Read more…]
Our teeth serve many purposes. They help you eat and talk, yes, but a beautiful smile also increases your overall quality of life. What happens when a tooth or teeth need to be removed or are missing? At Oral and Facial Surgeons of Arizona, we specialize in dental implants and can help restore beautiful, fully [Read more…]
While having wisdom teeth removed is synonymous with teenagers getting their driver’s license, there is no correct age for removal. Some people have them removed before getting braces, while others keep them well into adulthood. However, if you need to have your wisdom teeth removed, it is better to take care of it when you [Read more…]
A malocclusion occurs when upper and lower jaws are misaligned due to being different sizes. If the lower jaw is larger, it protrudes, presenting a flat-looking profile. Individuals with underbites typically have difficulty speaking distinctly because their lower teeth are in front of their upper teeth. If you suffer from a misaligned jaw, talking, eating, [Read more…]
