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Posted Wed, Mar 19, 2025
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.
Posted Mon, Jan 13, 2025
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.
Posted Tue, Oct 01, 2024
Dental implants offer significant advantages that make them the superior choice for many patients.
Posted Mon, Jul 22, 2024
Northwest Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Welcomes Chris Midtling, DDS, MD
Posted Tue, Jun 18, 2024
Smoking has been a well-known health hazard for decades, but the emergence of vaping has added a new dimension
Posted Fri, May 24, 2024
Leukoplakia, an often harmless condition that causes white patches to form inside the mouth, should be taken seriously due to its potential association
Posted Thu, Dec 14, 2023
The holiday season often brings joy, celebration, and quality time with friends and loved ones. Amid the festive spirit,
Posted Fri, Sep 29, 2023
Oral health plays a crucial role in our overall well-being. When dental issues arise, they can cause significant discomfort and even severe complications.
Posted Fri, Aug 25, 2023
One of the natural consequences of aging is that as we get older, it is likely that we will have one or more of our natural teeth missing.
Posted Sat, Jul 22, 2023
The reality is that pain in your jaw or emanating from anywhere in your body may really be “just in your head” but those
Posted Wed, Jul 12, 2023
Maintaining healthy teeth is crucial for overall oral health, but sometimes teeth can become damaged or fractured due to various factors, ranging
Posted Fri, Jul 07, 2023
Northwest Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery is proud to announce the addition of Dr. Steven Balandran to its team of board-certified oral and maxillofacial surgeons.
Posted Fri, Jun 23, 2023
Dr. Ryan Parnell was born, raised, and educated in Odessa, Texas where he attended the University of Texas of the Permian Basin
Posted Thu, Jun 15, 2023
One of the natural consequences of aging is that as we get older, it is likely that we will have one or more of our natural teeth missing
Posted Sun, Jun 04, 2023
Paying attention to your dental hygiene affects a whole lot more than your winning smile.
Posted Fri, Apr 21, 2023
Spring means the joy of outdoor activities, but National Facial Protection Month is a timely reminder that adults and children
Posted Thu, Mar 16, 2023
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
Posted Wed, Jan 25, 2023
If the sound of a not-so-distant drill while you wait in your dentist’s office makes your heart race, stomach flutter, and sweat break out on your brow, fear not, you are not alone!
Posted Thu, Jan 05, 2023
It’s no surprise that Americans are less familiar with oral and maxillofacial surgery than they are with the role played by their general dentist.
Posted Wed, Oct 12, 2022
Dental implants are an ideal solution to the problem of missing teeth.
Posted Wed, Oct 12, 2022
While many dentists recommend having wisdom teeth removed, not everyone needs to have this procedure.
Posted Fri, Jul 29, 2022
If you put stock in the adage that it is best to “believe none of what you hear and believe half of what you see” then what are we to make of medical advice from TikTok users?
Posted Sat, May 28, 2022
Oral and maxillofacial surgeons undergo years of extensive education and training, which allows them to perform many different types of oral surgery.
Posted Tue, Jan 04, 2022
Doctors are reporting that one side effect of the COVID-19 pandemic is that people are putting off critical screening and diagnostic tests for detecting cancer.
Posted Thu, Sep 01, 2022
While most patients that have their wisdom teeth removed are under the age of 25, older adults, even AARP card carrying members,
Posted Mon, Nov 01, 2021
At Northwest Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery our doctors are ready to assist you and your family members with all-inclusive oral health care related surgical services.
Posted Mon, Oct 18, 2021
Replacement of teeth has come a long way from the old days of a traditional denture set or an implant supported removable denture.
Posted Mon, Sep 20, 2021
While broken bones or teeth are easier problems to spot, soft tissue injuries are very common in athletes and anyone playing a team sport.
Posted Tue, Aug 17, 2021
We have some exciting news! Last week was the official groundbreaking for our new office, Woodforest Dental Specialty Center, that will be located in the Woodforest community
Posted Tue, Aug 10, 2021
Pediatric Oral Surgery may be needed when a child’s teeth are growing abnormally, have become infected or an accident has damaged them in some irreparable way. Irregularities happen, but the most important thing
Posted Tue, Aug 03, 2021
Many patients come into the office asking about dental implants. Whether replacing one tooth or a full set of teeth,
Posted Mon, May 17, 2021
Most humans have 32 teeth and every single one of them is precious, but there may come a time where a tooth needs to be extracted because of trauma, caries (tooth decay)
Posted Thu, Jan 07, 2021
If you have one or more teeth that are missing, a dental implant is one of your best options for replacement. If you are considering dental implants, you may be asking if they are safe. Here is some information you need to know.
Posted Tue, Jan 05, 2021
Sleep apnea is a condition that causes you to stop breathing suddenly when you are sleeping. There are different types of sleep apnea, including obstructive sleep apnea, central sleep apnea and a combination of central and obstructive sleep apnea.
Posted Tue, Dec 08, 2020
Before any minor or major oral surgery procedure, such as wisdom teeth extraction, extraction of non-restorable teeth and grafting the site with bone, placement of dental implants, oral surgical procedures to aid orthodontic treatment, jaw surge...
Posted Sun, Nov 29, 2020
When you lose a tooth, you generally have two replacement options: a dental implant or a dental bridge. Today, dental implants are the preferred method of treatment for most oral health professionals and their patients.
Posted Tue, Nov 03, 2020
Oral health is important in all stages of life. As you age, you may face unique oral health challenges that don't affect younger patients as frequently. Below is some information about the oral health issues elderly patients are most likely to e...
Posted Tue, Aug 18, 2020
According to a recent Kaiser Family Foundation poll published on May 27, 2020, approximately 50% of the poll participants reported that they have deferred medical procedures during the recent COVID-19 pandemic.
Posted Mon, May 25, 2020
Your wisdom teeth are located in the very back of your mouth, and if they're starting to cause pain it’s probably time to have them looked at
Posted Mon, Jan 20, 2020
Dental implants can last for years — or even a lifetime in some cases. Gösta Larsson of Gothenburg, Sweden, was the first person to receive dental implants in 1965; when Larsson died in 2006, his dental implants had lasted more than 40 years. Ce...
Posted Mon, Oct 14, 2019
At Northwest Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, we participate as “in-network” providers for many of the most popular dental plans*. When you call our office to schedule your consultation with one of our board-certified oral surgeons, please be prepa...
Posted Thu, Jul 18, 2019
Wisdom teeth surgery is a common, out-patient surgical procedure using IV anesthesia for the purpose of extracting third molars. Most wisdom teeth removals cause relatively minor discomfort and very few complications. Nevertheless, proper care a...
Posted Mon, Jan 07, 2019
There are a few reasons why your wisdom teeth might be hurting you, but most of the time the answer is simple: wisdom teeth removal is needed. If your wisdom teeth are starting to cause pain, it’s time to have them looked at and figure out what ...
Posted Wed, Sep 05, 2018
When prescribed and administered appropriately, opioid analgesic drugs can be used to effectively treat post-oral surgical pain.
Posted Wed, Sep 05, 2018
Dental implants are the best option for replacing a missing tooth.
Posted Mon, Jul 02, 2018
At Northwest Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, our goal is to provide the highest quality of oral surgical care and safety for our patients.
Posted Tue, May 29, 2018
Dental implants are a wonderful way to improve your appearance and outlook because they function almost exactly like your natural teeth.
Posted Thu, Apr 26, 2018
It's estimated that nearly 50,000 Americans will be diagnosed with oral cancer, or cancer of the throat or mouth, within the year.
Posted Mon, Jun 20, 2016
It’s hard to believe, but the lazy days of summer are drawing to an end, and soon the school bells will be ringing. For many students in our area, back-to-school means back-to-practice.
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