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Braces are often sufficient to straighten misaligned teeth. Sometimes, though, a surgical procedure is needed as well. Surgical orthodontics helps to resolve issues with biting, chewing and speaking by repositioning jawbone structure.

Sleep apnea is a common medical condition associated with a range of serious health complications. It’s one of the most prevalent sleep disorders worldwide, and about 30 million people in the U.S. suffer from sleep apnea, according to the American Medical Association (AMA).

At Oral Surgeons PC in Des Moines, we use bone grafts to address the problem of jawbone loss. For instance, dental bone grafts are commonly used to improve jawbone volume and density to enable placement of dental implants.

Computer-guided surgery has revolutionized dental implant treatment to replace missing teeth. With computerized tomography (CT) scanning and 3D imaging, the entire implant process takes hours rather than months, and this state-of-the-art technology has been making its way into dental offices across the U.S.

Dental implants have become a popular alternative to conventional dentures and dental bridges to replace missing teeth. Implants have key advantages in terms of functionality and appearance, but opting for implant dentistry requires careful consideration.

Wisdom teeth are the troublemakers of the dental world. They skulk out of sight wreaking havoc and are to blame for multiple oral health problems. This is why wisdom teeth removal has become standard practice both as a preventive measure and to correct issues that are already apparent.

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