When it comes to recovering from an oral surgical procedure, be sure to listen to all advice your oral surgeon has provided. Oral surgery can be scary. However, there are many things you can do to help the healing process along in a healthy manner. Our oral surgeon, Dr. Daniel Cannon with Cannon Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery in Tulsa, Oklahoma,... read more »

Accidents and even gum disease can cause a situation where you find yourself missing a tooth. If you go for a long amount of time without a tooth, did you know you can suffer bone loss? That is why having a dental implant to restore your missing tooth is a brilliant option. Here at Cannon Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery in... read more »

If you are between the ages of 16 and 24, then you will develop wisdom teeth. These third molars are located in the back of your mouth and they are the last teeth to erupt. You may think that you don’t need to undergo the procedure of wisdom teeth extraction if your teeth are impacted (under the gum line) and... read more »

When a permanent tooth becomes impacted, it stays under the gum line and does not erupt like it is supposed to. Wisdom teeth often become impacted, and this problem commonly happens to the canine teeth (also known as cuspids or eye teeth) as well. Because the canines are some of the most important teeth for a healthy bite, we offer... read more »

If you are between the ages of 17 and 25, it may be time to have your wisdom teeth removed. These third molars usually become impacted or only partially erupt, that latter of which can trap bacteria and make cleaning difficult. If wisdom teeth are left to remain in the mouth, they can cause problems such as tooth decay, gum... read more »