Dr. Wood, Dr. Coles, Dr. Saghafi, and Dr. Holbrook specialize in restoring damaged or missing teeth with natural-looking, healthy dental implants. Although adult teeth are meant to last forever, situations like dental trauma, infection, poor oral hygiene, or medications can cause teeth to fall out or become too damaged to repair. Dental implants are the ideal tooth replacement option because they look, feel, and function just like natural teeth. They are the only solution that prevents jaw bone loss by fusing to the jaw bone and there are no removable parts, giving you the freedom and convenience of durable teeth that stay in place. As long as there is adequate jaw bone to support the implants, our surgeons can place as many implants as needed to restore your smile.

Many people have their wisdom teeth taken out during their late teens or early twenties. As these large teeth—also called third molars—try to make room for themselves, they push against adjacent molars, causing damage and bite problems. If a wisdom tooth is stuck beneath the gums and cannot erupt into the mouth, it is called an impacted wisdom tooth and it must be surgically removed to prevent pain, infection, and damage to other teeth. By having wisdom teeth extracted, we create enough space in your mouth for the other teeth and prevent future dental problems from occurring. Our oral surgeons extract wisdom teeth using anesthesia or sedation for a comfortable surgical experience.

Oral and maxillofacial surgeons are highly trained dental professionals who manage conditions of the head, neck, jaws, and mouth. Oral surgeons must complete an additional 4 to 6 years of training following dental school, known as a residency program. During this time, oral surgeons learn how to manage a variety of oral health conditions in a hospital setting and how to administer anesthesia. They are the only dental professionals required to undergo training to administer all forms of anesthesia and sedation.

Oral surgeons can perform a broad scope of surgical procedures, ranging from simple tooth extractions to complex facial reconstruction and rehabilitation. At Arizona Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons, every surgeon is board-certified and adheres to the highest national standards for oral surgery care.