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5 Silent Signs Your Impacted Wisdom Teeth Are About to Cause Serious Problems — and What Surgeons Recommend

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Impacted wisdom teeth don’t always scream for attention. Sometimes they whisper — subtle shifts in pressure, a faint ache that comes and goes, or a strange taste in the mouth. But those whispers can be the earliest warning signs that an impacted third molar is on the verge of causing real damage: to the tooth beside it, to the soft tissues of your mouth, or by developing an infection or cyst. In this post, We ’ll walk you through five silent signs to watch for, explain the risks tied to each sign (damage to adjacent teeth, infection, and cysts), and share what our surgeon at All Alaska Oral & Craniofacial Surgery recommend s regarding Wisdom Teeth Removal Anchorage   — from monitoring to timely extraction and safe anesthesia options. Why Silent Signs Matter Impacted wisdom teeth can sit for years with no obvious pain. Meanwhile, they can be doing damage: pressing into the second molar’s roots and enamel, creating pockets where bacteria colonize, or forming fluid-filled sacs (od...

Frontonasal Dysplasia & Rhinoplasty: Can Anchorage Surgeons Correct Rare Craniofacial Conditions?

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Frontonasal dysplasia (FND) is a rare craniofacial condition that can be overwhelming for families when first diagnosed. Parents naturally want to know what the condition means for their child, how it will affect development, and what surgical options are available. Rhinoplasty, or nasal reconstruction, often plays an essential role in treatment. This article explores what frontonasal dysplasia is, how it is diagnosed in children, why Nose Surgery Anchorage is important, and how our Anchorage surgical team supports families through each stage of care. Understanding Frontonasal Dysplasia in Children Frontonasal dysplasia is a rare congenital condition, meaning children are born with it. It affects the central part of the face, especially the nose, eyes, and midfacial region. Some of the most common features include: Widely spaced eyes (orbital hypertelorism) A broad or flat nasal bridge A cleft or groove along the nose A V-shaped hairline, sometimes ca...

Does Leaving an Infected Tooth Damage Your Jaw? (And How Oral Surgeons Fix It)

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If you’ve ever wondered whether leaving an infected tooth alone can damage your jaw, you’re not alone — and it’s a smart question. The team at All Alaska Oral & Craniofacial Surgery explains when an infection becomes more than a tooth problem, why timely surgical care matters, and how an oral surgeon fixes the damage when it does occur. Patients often search for help with Tooth Extraction Anchorage , and the reality is that extraction may be necessary to protect not just a tooth, but also the bone and tissues that support it. Why an infected tooth isn’t just a tooth Not every sore tooth will end in major trouble, but infected or non-functional teeth can create problems that spread beyond the tooth itself. Extraction is sometimes necessary for a variety of reasons — the most common being dental decay, gum disease, trauma to the tooth or surrounding bone, and even as part of orthodontic treatment planning. An oral surgeon will coordinate with your dentist to make an individualiz...

Can Jaw Surgery Fix Your Breathing — and Your Self-Confidence? What Orthognathic Surgery Actually Changes

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  Introduction If you've been told your jaw shape affects more than just your smile, you're not imagining things. For many people, jaw position influences chewing, speech, facial balance — and crucially, how well air moves through the upper airway. If conservative measures haven't eased pain, dysfunction, or breathing problems, a specialist-led surgical opinion may be the next step. For patients in Alaska exploring surgical solutions, TMJ Surgery Anchorage can be part of a broader evaluation that includes both temporomandibular (TMJ) concerns and corrective jaw (orthognathic) procedures. Below I’ll walk through what the terms mean, what actually changes when an oral and maxillofacial surgeon performs orthognathic (jaw) surgery, how that can affect breathing and self-confidence, and when surgical TMJ treatments are considered — all based on information from All Alaska Oral & Craniofacial Surgery. What is TMJ disorder, and why does it matter? The temporomandibula...