Are Dental Implants Right for my Teenager? Do you have a teenager with a missing permanent tooth? Dental implants are a proven, popular, and effective solution to replace that tooth, but there are many factors to consider before deciding if dental implants are right for your teen. Dental Implant Considerations for Teens There are factors… Read more »
Teenagers
Cleft Lip / Palate and Craniofacial Surgery
Cleft Lip / Palate and Craniofacial Surgery Cleft Lip and Palate Cleft lip and cleft palate are some of the most common congenital deformities in the world. An infant can be born with a cleft lip, a cleft palate or both. Surgery for the correction of a cleft lip is typically performed by the time an… Read more »
Facial Injury / Trauma Surgery
Facial Injury / Trauma Surgery If you or a loved one suffer a facial or mouth injury requiring a trip to the emergency room, you should consult with an oral and maxillofacial surgeon. With their background and training, OMSs are the specialists uniquely qualified to deal with these types of injuries. Oral and maxillofacial surgeons… Read more »
Preventing Facial Injuries during Sports
Preventing Facial Injuries during Sports Prevention is the best policy. Because avoiding injury is always best, AAOMS advocates the use of protective mouth guards and appropriate masks and helmets for everyone who participates in athletic pursuits at any level. You don’t have to play at the professional level to sustain a serious head injury. New… Read more »
