We appreciate the trust you and your doctor have shown by choosing us for your oral and maxillofacial surgical care. We will do everything possible to earn your confidence as concerned partners in your health.

     The information that follows is designed to answer many of your questions. If there are any, however, please do not hesitate to ask.

     Oral and maxillofacial surgery encompasses the art and science of diagnosis, surgical and related treatment of diseases, injuries, and defects of the oral and maxillofacial region.

• Surgical extraction of impacted teeth
• Surgical placement of dental implants
• Reduction of facial fractures
• Repair of facial lacerations
• Reconstructive surgery of hard and soft tissue abnormalities of the face and mouth
• Various grafting of bone, skin, nerve, mucosal and other tissues
• Management of temporomandibular joint disease and disfunction
• Removal of benign and malignant lesions
• Treatment of fascial infections of the oral cavity, maxilla, mandible, salivary glands, and adjacent fascial spaces
• Correction of congenital, developmental, and acquired dentofacial & craniofacial deformities
• Intravenous anesthesia is offered in the office for various procedures.

      Because of surgical and anesthetic treatment, we recommend that our patients be seen before the actual surgery for a consultation to explain and discuss the surgery and anesthesia options.

      We see all of our patients by appointment. Routine office hours are 8:00 - 4:00, Monday through Friday and specific evenings. We will do everything possible to accomodate your schedule. There is a 24 hour a day answering service.

      Emergency patients will be worked into our schedule as soon as possible, and since this sometimes causes appointment delays, we ask for your understanding, as we will do the same for you should the need arise.

      If you can not keep a scheduled appointment, please notify our office immediately, at least 24 hours in advance. This courtesy on your part allows us to give the appointment to another person who desires to see the doctor.

      Patients scheduled for intravenous sedation and anesthesia are quired to fast at least 6 hours prior to their scheduled surgery. There may be exceptions to these directions in the case of diabetic and pediatric patients.  If you have a question, ask the doctor.

      Patients with contact lenses are requested to remove them prior to any general anesthesia or sedation.

      Any patient requiring intravenous sedation or anesthesia, or gas must have a responsible driver present at the office, prior to the start of the procedure.

      Feel free to call the office should any question or concern arise regarding your care!