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OSBSTRUCTIVE SLEEP APNEA – BIMAXILLARY ADVANCEMENT (ORTHOGNATHIC SURGERY) AND IMPROVEMENT OF THE AIRWAY

Successful Treatment Rarely Used Orthognathic surgery used to advance the upper and lower jaws is a highly successful surgical treatment in many cases of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). (J Oral Maxillofac Surg 73:1133-1142, 2015). Either in spite of this or maybe out of some level of ignorance, I have found that regionally we rarely use […]

IN MEMORY OF DR. PER-INGVAR BRANEMARK (1929-2014)

Last year we saw the passing of one of the great pioneers in dental care, Dr. Per-Ingvar Branemark. His research and innovations were not only a great service to dentistry, oral and maxillofacial surgery, and the progression of dental research, but these innovations have blossomed to wonderful treatments that have improved the lives of millions […]

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Do You Qualify For Corrective Jaw Surgery?

Courtesy of www.omaok.com Have you gotten into an accident and been unlucky enough to have a misaligned jaw because of it? Were you born with an under bite? Having an unbalanced jaw can be embarrassing and painful. Your mouth problems can be keeping you from enjoying food, sleep or other basic necessities. It’s time to […]

Wisdom Teeth Removal: Evaluating Risk Using Cone Beam Scanning

There are inherent risks with wisdom teeth removal. At Wagner Oral Surgery, we use advanced technology to predict the risk and prepare for surgery. When removing third molar teeth, there is an increased risk of injury to the sensory nerve in the lower jaw, especially in the adult patient. The risk generally increases with age. […]

What if my Impacted Tooth is Too Close to the Nerve?

 “My impacted tooth is too close to the nerve. Can I have an extraction?” This is a quote that I have heard in the past from both patients and dentists alike. The fear is that a wisdom tooth or other impacted tooth is too close to the nerve to have a safe extraction. Many articles […]

Smile-Friendly Summer Food & Drinks

Wagner Oral Surgery and Dental Implant Specialists understands that nobody wants to undergo oral surgery this summer, so we created a list that informs consumers about what food and beverages they can enjoy this summer. The great thing about this list? You guessed it. These foods and beverages help promote healthy oral care. Oral surgery […]

Stop Sleep Apnea with Corrective Jaw Surgery

  OSA (Obstructive Sleep Apnea) is a serious health condition that can be fixed with corrective jaw surgery. OSA is more complicated than excessive snoring. If it’s left untreated, this issue can cause major health complications. So, how do you know if your condition is serious or if you could benefit from corrective jaw surgery? […]

Going Green

Even as you first approach our office, you will see that the building is a turn of the century Victorian building.  This originally was a farm house and part of a large estate.  We have maintained a lot of the original feeling of the home and recycled materials and construction elements to maintain the original […]

Early Rather Than Later Is Best For Wisdom Teeth Removal

One of the questions we’re asked frequently at Wagner Oral Surgery is whether or not to remove wisdom teeth if they’re not causing problems. Our answer is usually yes, we recommend removal of wisdom teeth at about age 15. In some cases, such as with braces, we recommend removal as part of that treatment plan. That’s because late emerging wisdom teeth can cause […]