by Jenkins Morrow and Gayheart OMS | Dec 9, 2022 | Dental Surgery
Finding an oral surgeon can be a little bit more difficult than finding a dentist. While there are over 175,000 dentists scattered throughout the country right now, the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons reports that there are fewer than 10,000...
by Jenkins Morrow and Gayheart OMS | Nov 7, 2022 | Dental Surgery
Wisdom teeth extractions and dental implants are the most common types of oral and maxillofacial surgery. However, oral and maxillofacial surgeons do so much more. They perform corrective jaw surgeries and can help with traumatic facial and jaw injuries. If you have a...
by Jenkins Morrow and Gayheart OMS | Sep 30, 2022 | Dental Surgery
Did you know that over 500,000 dental bone grafts are performed in the United States annually? When you’re missing teeth, the areas of your jawbone starts to deteriorate since there are no teeth to stimulate the bone. Dental bone grafting is a common solution to...
by Jenkins Morrow and Gayheart OMS | Aug 15, 2022 | Dental Surgery
The average number of oral surgeries per year has risen sharply since 2010. More and more people are getting access to the care they need. Are you one of them? Preparing for oral surgery may seem overwhelming. The healing process is daunting, but you can have a safe...
by Jenkins Morrow and Gayheart OMS | Jul 27, 2022 | Dental Surgery
About two-thirds of the US population has a poor bite that requires medical treatment. Doctors perform surgery for underbite correction for a percentage of these individuals. Most people want to get and keep a beautiful smile. You can do just that, depending on your...
by Jenkins Morrow and Gayheart OMS | May 20, 2022 | Dental Surgery
As many as 30 percent of patients who undergo wisdom tooth removal will end up with a painful condition known as dry socket. Listening to your dentist’s instructions after surgery is crucial. If you don’t take proper precautions after your tooth...
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