Facial trauma happens when you have had injuries to your facial features. You might have facial injuries due to reasons like recreational activities like football, rugby, martial arts, vehicle accidents, falls, fights, and even work-related issues. These factors l causes you to have fractured facial features and might require a maxillofacial surgeon. Types of injuries affecting face or mouth You might receive a facial injury after having a blow directly to the face or a fall. The experienced pain is severe and immediate causing swelling and bruising soon after the injury. In some instances, yo ..read more

Dentoalveolar surgery is a subspecialty of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery that focuses on regular tooth extractions, bone contouring, and minor soft tissue treatments. Dental implant surgery involves the replacement of tooth roots with metal, screw-like posts and repairing worn or missing teeth with a dental implant that looks and functions similarly to natural teeth. Dental implant surgery can be an excellent alternative to ill-fitting dentures or bridgework. It can also be a good option when there are not enough natural teeth roots to make dentures or bridgework tooth substitutes. Dental imp ..read more

Dental trauma is an injury that affects the mouth, including the jawbones, tongue, lips, gum, and teeth. Injuries in the mouth are excruciating and immediate treatment should be given. The most common trauma is a lost or broken tooth. If one sustains these dental injuries, dentist advice should be sought immediately; if there is a fractured piece, the patient should bring it along to the dentist. Fractures are the most common trauma where they can be simple or severe fractures. In a simple fracture, the fracture only affects the enamel, which is the hard outer covering; this fracture is not pa ..read more

Before an oral surgeon performs a surgical procedure, he or she needs to get a comprehensive view of your present oral health. The specialist uses X-rays to see the entire tooth, including the root in order to identify problem areas needing attention like tooth decay or impacted teeth. Using the details of the X-ray and the physical exam information, the surgeon is able to diagnose and recommend the most appropriate treatment. Are Dental X-Rays Safe? X-rays provide pictures that reveal oral problems we often can’t see with our naked eyes. Often, patients ask if dental X-rays are safe. The simp ..read more

A corrective jaw surgery assists with jaw and teeth realignment in order to restore their functionality. We usually perform it in patients with serious conditions that are not possible to solve with orthodontics, such as cleft lip, temporomandibular joint disorder, and facial injuries. On a minimal level, it can also help to solve biting, chewing, and swallowing problems. Furthermore, it can help address issues associated with sleep apnea, in certain cases. What To Know About Jaw Surgery Jaw surgery allows us to correct the irregularities of the jaw bone and teeth of a patient. We can also use ..read more