Oral and maxillofacial surgery addresses a wide variety of problems relating to the mouth, teeth, and facial regions. With utmost attention to detail and the highest standards of safety, A+ Dental is proud to provide a number of dental-centric surgery procedures. Here are just a few of them:
Dental Implants & Restoration of Missing Teeth
Dental implants are used to permanently restore missing or heavily damaged teeth. To replace a missing tooth, a small titanium "root" is implanted in place where a tooth's real root would be, under local anesthesia. After some time, your bone and body tissues bond with the implant and a new replacement tooth (crown) can be permanently secured onto it.
The result is indistinguishable in appearance and feel from your natural teeth. Learn more in our Dental Implants section.
Jaw Alignment & TMJ Disorders
TMJ (Temporo-Mandibular Joint) disorders are a family of problems related to your jaw joint. If you have had symptoms like pain or a "clicking" sound in your jaw, 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 and the chewing muscles do not work together correctly. Since some types of TMJ problems can lead to more serious conditions, early detection and treatment are important.
TMJ disorders can develop for many reasons. You might clench or grind your teeth, tightening your jaw muscles and stressing your jaw joint. You may have a damaged jaw joint due to injury or a disease. Injuries and arthritis can damage the joint directly, or stretch and tear the muscle ligaments. As a result, the disk, which is made of cartilage and functions as the "cushion" of the jaw joint, can slip out of position. Whatever the cause, the results may include a misaligned bite, pain, clicking, or grating noise when you open your mouth, or trouble opening your mouth wide.
Dr. Smirnova can utilize various treatment options for TMJ to improve the harmony and function of your jaw. Self-care treatments can often be effective as well and include resting your jaw, keeping your teeth apart when you are not swallowing or eating, eating soft foods, and practicing good posture. Schedule a consultation today – we can help you determine the best course of action for treating your TMJ disorder.
Teeth Alignment
If you have problems with how your teeth fit together, you may need treatment such as bite adjustment, orthodontics, or restorative dental work.
Nowadays, many teeth alignment problems can be comfortably and easily corrected with Invisalign®, a clear alternative to traditional braces. You can learn more in our Invisalign® section.
Minor Cosmetic Surgery & More
If your teeth are stained, discolored, worn, chipped, broken, misaligned, misshapen, or have gaps between them, we at A+ Dental can improve your smile through one or more cosmetic dentistry procedures. You can learn more in our Cosmetic Dentistry section.
Whether you're in need of restorative oral surgery or simply want a cosmetic touch-up on your smile, A+ Dental can help you achieve the smile of your dreams!
