by Susan Johnson | Feb 13, 2017 | Hernia
A hernia is when part of the body pushes into an area it doesn’t belong. Because there are a lot of places in the body (um, everywhere!) where this can happen, there are a lot of different types of hernias. Hiatal Hernia A hiatal hernia occurs when the stomach bulges...
by Susan Johnson | Mar 13, 2015 | Clinical Trial, Healthy Volunteer, JBR Clinical Research, Wisdom Teeth Removal
17 to 25: The age range when most people have their wisdom teeth removed. Dentist and oral surgeons like to wait until two-thirds of the root is formed before extraction. When your jaw is in this last stage before development stops, wisdom teeth are easy to remove....
by Susan Johnson | Mar 2, 2015 | Clinical Trial, Healthy Volunteer, JBR Clinical Research, Wisdom Teeth Removal
No one wants to here a dentist tell them they need wisdom teeth removal. However, there are many wisdom teeth removal myths that may make you unjustifiably hesitant for the procedure. Read on to learn common myths—and the realities—regarding Salt Lake City wisdom...
by Susan Johnson | Mar 2, 2015 | Bunion Removal, Clinical Trial, Healthy Volunteer, JBR Clinical Research
A bunion is a deformity of the metatarsophalangeal (MTP) joint. A bunion develops when the first metatarsal bone of the foot turns outward and the big toe points inward, causing the joint to jut out. When symptoms start impacting everyday life, it may be time to be...
by Susan Johnson | Sep 30, 2014 | Clinical Trial, Wisdom Teeth Removal
Most people get their wisdom teeth in their late teens and early 20s. Wisdom teeth are the third set of molars that surface at the back of the mouth. Most people have four wisdom teeth, two on the top and two on the bottom. What are Impacted Wisdom Teeth? Frequently...
