Preprosthetic care prepares your mouth for a stable, comfortable prosthesis, whether that is a denture, an implant-supported restoration, or another...
Arkansas Oral and Facial Surgery Center Blog
Updates and news about your local oral surgery centers serving Northwest Arkansas.
What Is an Impacted Canine?
So, what is an impacted canine? An impacted canine is a permanent “eye tooth” that doesn’t erupt into the mouth on time or in the correct position....
Is Oral Surgery Covered by Medical or Dental Insurance?
Understanding how insurance covers oral surgery can be confusing because benefits may come from your dental plan, medical plan, or both. Coverage depends...
Why You May Need Jaw Surgery
Jaw surgery, also called orthognathic surgery, corrects how the upper and lower jaws fit together and how the face functions and appears. Understanding...
Orthognathic Surgery Expectations: What to Know Before and After Corrective Jaw Surgery
Orthognathic (corrective jaw) surgery repositions the jaws to improve bite function, facial balance, and airway health. Understanding orthognathic...
Common Problems With Dental Implants: Causes, Signs, and Solutions
Dental implants have an excellent long-term success rate, but complications can occur, especially without careful planning and maintenance. Knowing the...
What to Expect When Getting Treatment for Impacted Canines
Impacted canines are common and highly treatable with coordinated orthodontic and surgical care. When an upper canine doesn’t erupt on schedule or...
What to Know About Jaw Bone Grafting for Dental Implants
Jaw bone grafting builds a stronger, more stable foundation for dental implants when natural bone is too thin or too soft to support them. If a graft has...
Numbness After Oral Surgery: Causes, Recovery, and When to Call
Numbness after oral surgery is a common, usually temporary experience, especially when treatment occurs near major sensory nerves. Most people notice...
Why Dental Implants Are Better Than Dentures
If you are weighing options to replace missing teeth, dental implants and traditional dentures are likely at the top of your list. Both restore your...









