Wisdom Teeth

One of the most frequent questions we as Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons are asked is "Do I need to have my wisdom teeth removed and if I do, why?" This a very good question as almost everyone will be faced with this question at some point in their life. Learn more >>

Orthognatic Surgery

The word "orthognathic" is derived from the Greek words ortho- meaning straight, and gnathos- meaning jaws. The term "orthognathic surgery" refers to a variety of procedures designed to move the upper and/or lower jaws into a different, more appropriate, position. Learn more >>

Dental Implants

Not many years ago, when you lost permanent teeth you had essentially two replacement choices: partial or full removable dentures or fixed bridges. Dentures can fit poorly causing pain and difficulty chewing and speaking. Learn more >>

Facial Trauma

Injuries to the face, jaws, and teeth are common. Motor vehicle accidents, occupational mishaps, interpersonal violence, and recreational accidents are all frequent causes of facial trauma.
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Apicoectomies

Your surgeon or dentist may have recommended apicoectomy as a surgical procedure to try to save your tooth. To understand more about the procedure or why it is necessary, an appreciation for traditional endodontic (root canal) therapy is helpful. Learn more >>

TMJ

"TMJ" is a popular buzzword in our society which, in reality, is an acronym for an anatomical body part, the temporomandibular joint. "TMJ" is not a syndrome, nor a disease, but is merely a designation for the human jaw joint. Learn more >>

Cleft Palate

Cleft lip/cleft palate are congenital developmental abnormalities of the face in which the roof of the mouth, the dental arch and the lips do not join properly. A cleft is defined as a division in the body's natural structure, regularly formed before birth. Learn more >>

Obstructive Sleep Apnea

Obstructive sleep apnea is a serious and potentially life threatening condition, which involves the airway collapse of the pharynx during sleeping periods. This airway collapse is caused by a decrease in muscle tone by either the pharynx, the tongue, soft palate or a combination of these muscles. Learn more >>

Anesthesia

The type of anesthesia to be used for oral and maxillofacial surgery is determined by the procedure to be performed and the age, emotional and physical status of the patient.
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Botox and Juvederm

Botox is an injectable solution which reduces or eliminates wrinkles and lines due to hyperdynamic underlying facial muscles.
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