Category: facial surgery

Have you suffered an accidental fall, a car accident, or sports injury that’s caused facial trauma? If so, you have likely been referred to an oral surgeon for facial surgery. An oral and maxillofacial surgeon (OMS) is a specialist who is trained to treat facial trauma in addition to many other conditions. An OMS can… Continue reading Why was I referred to an oral surgeon for facial trauma?

Facial trauma can have serious long-term consequences for your oral health and your overall well-being if you fail to get prompt treatment for your injuries. Anyone who experiences facial trauma should consult with an oral surgeon as soon as possible to ensure proper healing. Even if your injury is initially stabilized at your local ER,… Continue reading Procedures Used to Treat Facial Trauma

Facial trauma can have devastating effects on patients. Not only does the nature of these injuries inflict tremendous pain and damage to hard and soft tissues, it takes an emotional toll on patients as well. Although facial trauma can be distressing, our patients take comfort knowing that our oral surgeons are well-equipped to provide compassionate… Continue reading Understanding the Nature of Facial Trauma

  Accidents and injuries can result in facial trauma that may affect teeth, bone and soft oral tissues. There are certain steps that you can take to reduce your risks of suffering such injuries, but it’s important to know how to proceed if you do experience facial trauma. To preserve your appearance and the functionality… Continue reading Facial Trauma: Risk Factors And Treatments

Dental injuries can be incredibly uncomfortable and damaging to one’s quality of life. Those who participate in sports should take their facial and dental safety very seriously. This is why it is important to wear all recommended safety gear for the physical activities and sports you enjoy. For instance, wearing chin straps and mouthguards can… Continue reading Preventing Dental Injuries on the Field and on the Court

Advances in facial surgery treat more complex issues than ever before, and many of these innovations are facilitated by modern technology, such as digital radiography that allows the oral surgeon to use three-dimensional images to develop the treatment plan. This results in more predictable procedures and fewer surprises when the surgeon enters the surgical field.… Continue reading State-of-the-Art Technology to Enhance Patient Care

When you are referred to an oral surgeon for facial surgery or for treatment such as wisdom teeth extraction or dental implants, you may wonder about the education and training that these specialists have completed that qualifies them to provide this treatment. After graduating from dental school, an aspiring oral surgeon will move on to… Continue reading Training and Education Received by Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons

Patients may be referred to an oral surgeon for any number of procedures that address a variety of dental and health issues. Here is an overview of the surgical interventions that our experienced practitioners provide most often: Wisdom teeth removal – this is probably the most common reason why people consult with an oral surgeon.… Continue reading Common Procedures Offered by Our Oral Surgeons

For those requiring maxillofacial surgery, visible scarring is a common concern. Many times, facial surgery is needed after trauma that has resulted in lacerations to the face or to repair congenital abnormalities such as cleft lips and cleft palates. When performing facial surgeries, our oral surgeons strive to make scarring as unnoticeable as possible. Our… Continue reading Will scars be visible after facial surgery?