Diagnostic

• Dental Examination
  The American Association of Orthodontists recommends that patients receive a panoramic X-ray and dental examination when they turn seven. This is the common age that canine teeth erupt into the mouth. By checking earlier, dentists can determine whether the tooth may be impacted in the future, if not already. When this problem is caught early, the patient can be referred to an oral and maxillofacial surgeon who can place braces and brackets to direct proper growth of the canine. This can help minimize future complications.
• X-rays
  Knowing what to expect during your first visit to the oral surgeon can help you feel calm and prepared for your appointment. Every new patient must have an exam and consultation prior to their surgery. During this visit, you will get to know your surgeon and our friendly and caring office staff. You will also have time to discuss any questions or concerns you have about the procedure. The exam will include dental x-rays, a comprehensive review of your health history, and an estimate of your out-of-pocket cost. In many wisdom tooth cases, we can complete both the consultation and surgery on the same day.

Restorative

• Crowns
  When teeth are impacted, decaying, or broken, they cause discomfort. Surgeons may try to fix the issue with a crown or other alternatives. However, if the damage is too severe or potentially hurting surrounding teeth, it may be best to remove the decaying tooth. This is called an extraction.
• Bridges
  A fitted prosthetic is permanently screwed into the implant abutment, serving as the visible part of your new tooth or teeth. Depending on how many teeth had to be restored, the restoration for your dental implants may be one or more porcelain crowns, a dental bridge, or an implant-supported denture.

Endodontics

• Root Canal Treatment

Prosthodontics

• Dentures
  If you are missing multiple teeth, have failing dental work, or are ready to have permanent teeth instead of dentures, you may benefit from All-on-4

Implants

• Dental Implants
  Bone recession and your natural anatomy can place the maxillary sinuses too close to the upper jaw to safely accommodate a dental implant.

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

• Oral Surgery
  We try our best to stay on schedule to minimize your waiting. Due to the fact our doctors provide many types of oral surgery services, various circumstances may lengthen the time allocated for a procedure. Emergency cases can also arise and cause delays. We appreciate your understanding and patience.
• Jaw Surgery
  Corrective jaw surgery can have a dramatic & positive effect on many aspects of your life by creating a more harmonious bite and appearance.
• Maxillofacial Surgery
  Dr. Barber is an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon who completed his undergraduate studies at Brigham Young University. He obtained his Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree from the University of Michigan. He was awarded the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (AAOMS) Dental Student Award and Membership into Omicron Kappa Upsilon (National Dental Honor Society) prior to graduation. He then completed a General Practice Residency from the University of Utah, in which he gained extensive training in treating the medically compromised General dental patient. He then went on to complete an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Residency at the University of Rochester in Rochester, New York.
• Tooth Extractions
  At Oral & Facial Surgery Associates, we provide state-of-the-art wisdom tooth extraction to protect the health of your smile. Our team of skilled oral surgeons can perform both simple and complex extractions, including the removal of impacted wisdom teeth.
• Bone Grafting
  Bone grafting is a surgery where the missing bone is replaced to allow for effective dental implants. With our advanced oral technology and procedures, we can even promote new bone growth in that location for optimal results.

Orthodontics

• Orthodontics
  Many plans have a cap on how much money they will pay for any given treatment during the year. Anything over that amount becomes your responsibility. For example, if your plan has a annual maximum of $2,000 and your dental expenses exceed $3,000, you have to pay the additional $1,000. In some cases, you can raise your annual maximum to better suit your needs. There is usually a separate lifetime maximum for orthodontics.
• Invisalign Orthodontics
  Some patients with jaw misalignments decide against surgery. If your jaw is only slightly out of alignment, your orthodontist may be able to realign your teeth and bite with braces or Invisalign®.
• Braces
  Just because there is room for the eyetooth to move, does not mean that it will automatically do so. If the impacted canine does not naturally fill the space between the incisor and premolars, additional measures will need to be taken. Normally, an orthodontist and oral surgeon work together to create solutions for the impacted canine. Usually, braces will be placed on the cuspids to help them into their rightful arc. If there is no space for the impacted canine to move into, the orthodontist will use braces to create space.

General

• General Dentistry
  We are thrilled to announce the addition of Andrew Taliaferro DDS to the Oral & Facial Surgery Associates surgical team starting this September. Dr. Taliaferro grew up in Topeka, Kansas, and completed his bachelor’s degree in biology at Baker University in Baldwin City, Kansas. He obtained his dental degree from the University of Missouri-Kansas City in Kansas City, Missouri. He also completed a one-year Advanced Education in General Dentistry residency at the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque. This is where he decided to pursue a career in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.