Most people develop 32 teeth by the time they reach 18 years of age. However, the average mouth is only big enough for 28 teeth.

Many people live with facial deformities, whether congenital or induced by some type of physical trauma. Fortunately, oral and maxillofacial surgeons can employ surgical techniques

The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is a small joint located in front of the ear where the skull and lower jaw meet. It permits the lower

Snoring is a turbulent process resulting from a partial obstruction of the airway. It occurs when air flows past relaxed tissues in your throat causing

The surgeons at Alamitos Oral Surgery treat a wide scope of oral pathology from tooth related cysts to early oral cancer. Often your dentist or

Today’s modern anesthetic and sedative drugs enable us to perform surgical treatment comfortably, without pain and anxiety. Each patient has the option of anesthesia for

A dental implant is made from surgical grade titanium and supports a permanent crown or denture. It is analogous to the “root” portion of a

A good bite is important to overall health. Inability to chew food well can lead to poor nutrition. An unstable bite can cause headaches and

BOTOX Botox is a safe, FDA-approved cosmetic treatment that has been popular among healthy American men and women since its FDA approval in 2002. Millions

There are many reasons why a patient may need a bone graft. When a tooth is lost the supporting bone is resorbed over several years