Northwest Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

Every year, thousands of babies are born in the United States with cleft lip and/or cleft palate—conditions that affect the shape and function of the upper lip, nose, and roof of the mouth.

Recovering from oral surgery can be uncomfortable — but modern pain management options mean you don’t have to rely solely on prescription narcotics to feel better.

While it may seem unrelated, your oral health can significantly impact the success of your joint surgery.

While it may seem unrelated, your oral health can significantly impact the success of your joint surgery.

Northwest Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery proudly congratulates Chris Midtling, DDS, MD, on earning Diplomate status with the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (ABOMS)

The All-on-4® dental implant procedure continues to advance through digital technology, delivering faster, more precise full-arch restoration.

Wisdom teeth removal is common for teens, students, and professionals, but fitting it into a busy schedule can be tough. With smart planning, you can time your procedure to minimize downtime and stay focused on what matters most.

What we put in our mouths can significantly affect our overall health as diet plays a crucial role in the development and prevention

Have you been told you need a bone graft before getting dental implants? If so, you're not alone as more than half of dental implant patients (58 percent) will likely require bone grafting.

Tooth extractions are a common dental procedure, but proper healing is essential for your comfort and long-term oral health.

When left untreated, wisdom teeth can cause crowding, infections, and even cysts. Understanding the cause of your pain can help you take the right next steps.

While overall cancer rates in the United States continue to decline, oral cancer is on the rise with the American Cancer Society estimating nearly 60,000 new cases in 2024 and more than 12,000 deaths.

Some 6 million people in the United States have been diagnosed with the silent but potentially serious condition of sleep apnea, but doctors fear that

Oral cancers account for about 3 percent of all cancers diagnosed annually in the United States with 54,000 new cases each year and more than 11,000 deaths.

Dental implants are an ideal solution to the problem of missing teeth.

While many dentists recommend having wisdom teeth removed, not everyone needs to have this procedure.

Wisdom teeth are often problematic because the jaw simply isn’t big enough to adequately accommodate them after they erupt.