FAQ

Your dentist will typically refer you to an oral and maxillofacial surgeon if they believe you may need a procedure that is routinely performed by an oral surgeon, such as extraction of teeth, placement of dental implants or bone grafting.  However, we are happy to see patients without a referral from a general dentist.

Like any type of surgical procedure, oral surgery procedures do carry risks of negative side effects. The risks vary greatly depending on the specific procedure that is performed and our surgeons will discuss these with you in detail prior to your surgery.  The benefits of oral surgery include improved oral health and overall health, improved confidence and self-esteem, improved appearance, and reduced risk of pain, discomfort, facial deformity, and other problems.

Your oral surgeon will recommend what to eat after oral surgery. Typically, you will need to eat soft foods and avoid hard and sticky foods, chewing ice, using straws, using tobacco products, and drinking alcohol.

You should see an oral or facial surgeon if you have severe tooth decay or loss, pain in your teeth, pain from erupting wisdom teeth, trauma to the face, mouth, teeth, or jaw or missing teeth.

Your dentist will typically refer you to an oral and maxillofacial surgeon if they believe you may need a procedure that is routinely performed by an oral surgeon, such as extraction of teeth, placement of dental implants or bone grafting.  However, we are happy to see patients without a referral from a general dentist.

Like any type of surgical procedure, oral surgery procedures do carry risks of negative side effects. The risks vary greatly depending on the specific procedure that is performed and our surgeons will discuss these with you in detail prior to your surgery.  The benefits of oral surgery include improved oral health and overall health, improved confidence and self-esteem, improved appearance, and reduced risk of pain, discomfort, facial deformity, and other problems.

Your oral surgeon will recommend what to eat after oral surgery. Typically, you will need to eat soft foods and avoid hard and sticky foods, chewing ice, using straws, using tobacco products, and drinking alcohol.

You should see an oral or facial surgeon if you have severe tooth decay or loss, pain in your teeth, pain from erupting wisdom teeth, trauma to the face, mouth, teeth, or jaw or missing teeth.

Your dentist will typically refer you to an oral and maxillofacial surgeon if they believe you may need a procedure that is routinely performed by an oral surgeon, such as extraction of teeth, placement of dental implants or bone grafting.  However, we are happy to see patients without a referral from a general dentist.

Like any type of surgical procedure, oral surgery procedures do carry risks of negative side effects. The risks vary greatly depending on the specific procedure that is performed and our surgeons will discuss these with you in detail prior to your surgery.  The benefits of oral surgery include improved oral health and overall health, improved confidence and self-esteem, improved appearance, and reduced risk of pain, discomfort, facial deformity, and other problems.

Your oral surgeon will recommend what to eat after oral surgery. Typically, you will need to eat soft foods and avoid hard and sticky foods, chewing ice, using straws, using tobacco products, and drinking alcohol.

You should see an oral or facial surgeon if you have severe tooth decay or loss, pain in your teeth, pain from erupting wisdom teeth, trauma to the face, mouth, teeth, or jaw or missing teeth.