Obstructive Sleep Apnea from AAOMS.org on Vimeo. Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a serious and even life-threatening condition. The risks of undiagnosed OSA include heart attack, stroke, irregular heartbeat, high blood pressure, heart disease and decreased libido. In addition, OSA causes daytime drowsiness that can result in accidents, lost productivity and relationship problems. The National […]
Oral, Head and Neck Pathology
Your oral and maxillofacial surgeon (OMS) is the expert for diagnosing and surgically treating cancer of the head, neck and mouth. The Oral Cancer Foundation estimates that close to 42,000 Americans will be diagnosed with oral or pharyngeal cancer this year. Oral cancer’s mortality is particularly high, not because it is hard to detect […]
Extractions and Other Oral Surgeries
Tooth Extractions You may need to have a tooth extracted for a number of reasons such as decay, injury, or as part of orthodontic treatment. Whatever the reason, you will most likely be referred to an oral and maxillofacial surgeon who will remove your tooth in the office using an anesthetic that is appropriate for […]
Anesthesia
Oral and maxillofacial surgeons (OMSs) are trained in all aspects of anesthesia administration. Following dental school, they complete at least four years of training in a hospital-based surgical residency program alongside medical residents in general surgery, anesthesia and other specialties. During this time, OMS residents serve on the medical anesthesiology service, where they evaluate […]
Wisdom Teeth Management
Wisdom teeth, or third molars, are the last teeth to develop and appear in your mouth. They come in between the ages of 17 and 25, a time of life that has been called the “Age of Wisdom.” Wisdom teeth may not need to be extracted if they grow in completely and are functional, […]
Dental Implant Surgery
More and more people are getting dental implants to replace missing teeth. They’re a long-term solution that is imbedded in your jawbone, just like your natural teeth. They even go your natural teeth one better, since they can’t develop cavities. Plus, unlike fixed bridges or removable dentures, dental implants will not affect neighboring healthy […]
Growths and Tumors
In addition to routine surgical procedures that are performed by our practice on a daily basis we also treat pathology of the mouth and jaws. Often times during a routine dental evaluation dark or bright white spots will appear on dental x-rays. Impacted teeth such as third molars or wisdom teeth can lead to the […]
Prescription Drug Laws
Recently new laws were passed in Pennsylvania and other states further regulating the prescriptions our patients receive from our practice. I wanted to use this opportunity to help clear some misconceptions and explain our new office policies as they relate to these changes. We have been and always will be concerned with the growing epidemic […]