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ClearCorrective Jaw Surgery
Orthognathic, or corrective jaw surgery is performed to treat abnormalities that result in the misalignment of the upper jaw and lower jaw or a combination of both.This misalignment can be caused by deformities that include differential growth of the upper and lower jaws, congenital birth defects or post-traumatic deformities. Failure to correct this misalignment can lead to problems with biting and chewing foods, swallowing, speech and breathing issues such as obstructive sleep apnea. While…
Dental Implant Surgery
Learn about why you should consider Nebraska Medicine if you need dental implants.
Oral/Maxillofacial Surgery
From wisdom teeth removal to complex jaw surgeries done nowhere else in the region, Nebraska Medicine is a top program for Oral / Maxillofacial surgery.
TMJ
On this page we explain Nebraska Medicine's approach to treating Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunctions (also called TMJ or TMD)
Wisdom Teeth Surgery
Wisdom teeth extraction is extremely common. In fact, approximately 85 percent of people will need to have their wisdom teeth extracted at some point in their lives. Not all wisdom teeth are painful. However, that is not a gauge as to whether you need them removed or not. Even if your wisdom teeth aren’t causing problems, it is usually advised to remove them to avoid a host of potential problems later down the road. The majority of people do not have enough room in their jaw for wisdom teeth to…