Cosmetic Procedures Why Choose an Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon for Cosmetic Treatments? Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons have distinct advantages in providing wrinkle-reducing treatments for you. An Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon’s expertise is focused on the physiology, skeletal structure, and muscle groups of the face. This means your oral surgeon has an expert understanding of how […]

Apicoectomy Why would I need endodontic surgery? Generally, a root canal is all that is needed to save teeth with injured pulp from extraction. Occasionally, this non-surgical procedure will not be sufficient to heal the tooth and Dr. Fang will recommend surgery. Endodontic surgery can be used to locate fractures or hidden canals that do […]

Anesthesia Several methods of anesthesia are available. The method of anesthesia that is chosen for or by a patient depends upon the nature of the surgical procedure and the patient’s level of apprehension. Anesthesia Options The following table illustrates the choices of anesthesia, a description of the anesthetic technique, and the usual indications for that […]

3D Imaging A dental cone beam scanner is a special type of x-ray machine used in situations where regular dental or facial x-rays are not sufficient. This type of scanner uses a special type of technology to generate three dimensional (3-D) images of dental structures, soft tissues, nerve paths, and bone in the craniofacial region […]

Exposure of Impacted Teeth What is an impacted tooth? An impacted tooth simply means that it is “stuck” and cannot erupt into function. Patients frequently develop problems with impacted third molar (wisdom) teeth. These teeth get “stuck” in the back of the jaw and can develop painful infections, among a host of other problems (see […]

Snoring/Sleep Apnea About half of people snore at some point in their lives. Snoring is more common in men, although many women snore. It appears to run in families and becomes more common as you get older. About 40 percent of adult men and 24 percent of adult women are habitual snorers. Men become less […]

TMJ TMJ (temporomandibular joint) disorders are a family of problems related to your jaw joint. If you have had symptoms like pain or a “clicking” sound, you’ll be glad to know that these problems are more easily diagnosed and treated than they were in the past. These symptoms occur when the joints of the jaw […]

Oral Pathology The inside of the mouth is normally lined with a special type of skin (mucosa) that is smooth and coral pink in color. Any alteration in this appearance could be a warning sign for a pathological process. The most serious of these is oral cancer. The following can be signs at the beginning […]

Pre-Prosthetic Surgery The preparation of your mouth before the placement of a prosthesis is referred to as pre-prosthetic surgery. Some patients require minor oral surgical procedures before receiving a partial or complete denture in order to ensure the maximum level of comfort. A denture sits on the bone ridge, so it is very important that […]

Tooth Extractions You and Dr. Fang may determine that you need a tooth extraction for any number of reasons. Some teeth are extracted because they are severely decayed; others may have advanced periodontal disease, or have broken in a way that cannot be repaired. Other teeth may need removal because they are poorly positioned in […]