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ORAL SURGERY & SLEEP DENTISTRY
Dental oral surgeries are done in an office setting with local anesthesia (or sedation if necessary), with only minimal recovery time needed. Oral surgeries can range from a variety of procedures such as tooth extractions to corrective jaw surgery.
ANESTHESIA
Center City Emergency Dentist provides sedation options for patients undergoing major dental procedures such as oral surgery. Apart from local anesthesia that's readily available for all of our patients, we offer conscious sedation options.
ARE YOU TAKING ANY BLOOD THINNERS?
Anticoagulant/antiplatelet medications (also known as blood thinners) are commonly used to prevent stroke and heart attack and manage various medical conditions. Blood thinners keep the blood from clumping up and clotting to reduce chances of a stroke or heart attack. However, blood thinners can also come with side effects such as increased bleeding.
Common types of blood thinners:
BLOOD THINNERS AND DENTAL WORK
At Center City Emergency Dentist, we follow accepted guidelines when it comes to doing dental work while a patient is on anticoagulant medications. Put off any non-essential dental treatments if you're temporarily taking blood thinners. Although it is possible to be on blood thinners while getting work done, we always assess and balance the risk of increased bleeding that could potentially cause more problems.
It is typically safe to continue taking blood thinners during common dental procedures such as cleanings, fillings, and restorations as it is possible to control bleeding easily (such as biting down on gauze). On the other hand, more complex dental procedures such as tooth extractions and dental implants require more care and potential risks and benefits of stopping are carefully weighed.
Therefore, it is important that you let us know about any medications you are currently taking. This includes any herbs and vitamins. In doing so, our skilled dental staff at CCED can make accurate and effective decisions about your dental treatment.
WHAT ORAL SURGERY CAN DO FOR YOU
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A New Member of the CCED Family: Dr. Cyndi Nguyen
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A New Member of the CCED Family: Dr. Cyndi Nguyen
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A New Member of the CCED Family: Dr. Cyndi Nguyen
3/6/2018
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(WISDOM) TEETH EXTRACTIONS
There's a wide variety of reasons why a tooth must be extracted. It can be from a wisdom tooth that's impacted causing you pain, dental trauma, fix overcrowding for orthodontic purposes, a cracked tooth that can't be salvageable, and so much more.
WISDOM TEETH EXTRACTIONS
Wisdom teeth extractions are very common in dentistry. Over 5 million patients every year gets their wisdom teeth extracted. Reasons for wisdom teeth extractions at Center City Emergency Dentist is as follows (but not limited to):
THE PROCESS
1. X-rays are taken to assess the position and condition of the tooth, roots, and bone.
By doing so, your dentist can avoid any possible complications that may arise.
2. Options for anesthesia is discussed if necessary.
3. Tooth is carefully removed so there's no damage to the bone surrounding the tooth.
4. Bone grafting may take place after extraction to preserve the bone.
5. After the procedure, the extraction site will be covered with sterile gauze where you will need to add pressure on it to control bleeding. Your dentist may place stitches to stop further bleeding.
6. Make sure you read over and follow any post-operative care instructions so the extraction site heals perfectly. You can get a copy of post-operative extractions here.
DENTAL IMPLANTS
Dental implants provide a great alternative to replacing missing teeth. A screw is placed under the gum and fused with your jawbone. A crown is placed on the implant which now looks like a natural tooth.
SINUS SURGERY
Thinking about getting dental implants? Before you do, your dentist will make sure there is enough bone in your jaw to screw in the implant. If there is not enough bone, the implant can go into the space of your sinus cavity. To solve this problem, your oral surgeon can use a procedure called a "sinus membrane lift" where a bone graft is placed to provide more bone for the implant to screw into.
This bone graft material is taken from various resources. One of them being from another part of your body such as another part of your jaw or your hip. It can also be processed in a library, or donated from another human or animal (usually a cow). Synthetic bone graft material can also be used. No matter where the bone graft is from, all materials must be approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and prepared alongside guidelines.
PROCEDURE
ORAL DIAGNOSIS & BIOPSIES
Oral Diagnosis & Biopsies observe any oral lesions in your mouth that may have cancer. This cancer can be treated if found early. Your dentist will take a small tissue sample of the lesion which will then be taken to a lab for analysis.
ORAL DISEASES
During your examination, our providers at Center City Emergency Dentist look for any signs of oral cancer and/or any other potential oral diseases. The following are some of the oral diseases our providers look for:
Other diseases such as diabetes, Crohn's, and heart disease that can be observed orally is also observed.
DO I NEED A BIOPSY?
We recommended our patients to get a biopsy if we feel there's a possibility of a cancerous or pre-cancerous growth forming in the mouth. If the procedure is simple enough, your dentist can perform the biopsy in the office and requiring only local anesthesia. The area will then be closed with sutures (stitches). Bleeding is expected and your dentist will provide you with post-operative care instructions as needed to manage the biopsy site.
CORRECTIVE JAW (ORTHOGNATHIC) SURGERY
Want straighter teeth for that picture perfect smile? Our orthodontist can easily remedy that. However, if you are experiencing skeletal and dental irregularities, then corrective jaw surgery (also known as orthognathic surgery) may be what you need. Corrective jaw surgery may sound like a major procedure, however it can be simply done in-office by and oral and maxillofacial surgeon.
BENEFITS OF ORTHOGNATHIC SURGERY
Corrective jaw surgery can be beneficial both for your health and aesthetics. Qualifications can be determined through an assessment by a dentist to see if your issue requires more than just orthodontic treatment. Sometimes, it's not enough to just align the teeth, but the jaws need to be straightened up as well. Read further to learn about what conditions orthognathic surgery can treat:
Other diseases such as diabetes, Crohn's, and heart disease that can be observed orally is also observed.
THE PROCEDURE
SNORING & SLEEP APNEA
It's important to take note that snoring DOES NOT mean you have sleep apnea. Schedule a consultation with your oral surgeon to determine whether you have sleep apnea. Although snoring doesn't necessarily always associate itself with sleep apnea, snorting can still cause disturbances in your sleep.
SNORING
There are a number of non-medical treatment options that can be taken to help with snoring issues:
Ask your dentist about mandibular repositioning devices that could also treat snoring and mild sleep apnea.
SLEEP APNEA
Sleep apnea is when a person randomly stops and starts breathing. Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is harsh and potentially life-threatening compared to snoring. If undiagnosed, OSA can put you at risk for heart attack, stroke, irregular heartbeat, , high blood pressure, heart disease, and decreased libido.
Symptoms:
Book an appointment with our oral surgeon, Dr. Cyndi Nguyen today to see if this treatment is right for you!
TEMPOROMANDIBULAR DISORDER (TMD)
Are you experiencing pain near your ear, jaw, or muscles on the sides of your face? Do you hear clicking or popping sounds when you move your jaw? Do you have restricted jaw movement? If you suffer from one or more of those, you may suffer from Temporomandibular Disorder (TMD). Our oral suregon can offer treatment plans to cease the pain and disturbance caused by TMD / TMJ.
CAUSES OF TMD
TMD is subjected to orthopedic issues such as
inflammation, soreness, strained tendons and
ligaments, and disk problems. Your genes can also play
a role in its presence. Women appear more prone to TMD. Age and psychological stress can also be a factor.
SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF TMD
TREATMENT OPTIONS
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CLEFT LIP / PALATE
Cleft Lip and Palate is a very common birth defects to affect babies. These problems are due to the incomplete formation of the lips and palate that is developed during early pregnancy. Severity varies but can be fixed with proper treatment. A cleft lip and palate can make feeding and speech difficult and the irregularity is noticeable in appearance.
TREATMENT
FACIAL TRAUMA & RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY
Facial trauma ranges in severity and can be cause by a variety of factors such as car accidents, work related injuries, sports, violent acts, and more. If you experience any major facial injury, seek attention immediately. Facial injuries can affect basic life functions and appearance. Call Center City Emergency Dentist to get you out of pain fast.
TREATMENT
Minor facial traumas such as a loose or knocked out tooth are very common. Treatment for minor facial traumas affecting your teeth can include dental implants, bridges, and restorative dentistry.
Major facial trauma that consists of facial bone fracture is also common. Fractures in the cheekbones, jawbones, or eye sockets commonly occur. To treat such injuries, bones are placed back in their proper position and immobilized. A technique used to do so with facial injuries is through wiring upper and law jaws together and/or plats and screws may be used to permanently reattach bones.
Severe facial trauma can occur and immediate priorities are restoring breathing, controlling bleeding and making sure there aren't severe neurological impacts. Re-constructive surgery then takes place.
HOW TO PREVENT FACIAL TRAUMA
PREVENTION is key to prevent facial trauma. Make sure you're taking advantage of seat belts, helmets, and protective gear when playing sports and doing extreme activities. Stay away from dangerous situations such as driving while intoxicated, impaired, tired, or distracted. Use a mouth guard when playing sports.
HEADACHE AND MIGRAINE RELIEF
When you think of headaches and migraines, people normally don't think about the dentist. However, pain felt on the sides of your head (temples) is actually caused by clenching and/or grinding teeth unconsciously. This usually happens during sleep and it puts a lot of pressure on the muscles that work the joints in your jaw.
WAYS TO TREAT HEADACHE AND MIGRAINE
Although headaches and migraines aren't always caused by TMJ/TMD problems, it is still a possibility and worth looking into.
Established in 1949, CCED is a complete dental practice in Center City, Philadelphia. We are open 7 days a week with 24/7 on-call services. More than just emergencies., our practice offers multiple specialties under one roof.
OFFICE HOURS
Monday - Tuesday 9AM - 6PM
Wednesday- Friday 9AM - 8PM
Saturday 8AM - 5PM
Sunday 8AM - 1PM
SERVICES
- Emergency Dental Care
- General Dental Care
- Cosmetic Dentistry
- Endodontics
- Periodontics
- Orthodontics
- Oral Surgery
- Sleep Dentistry*
- Implants, Crowns, & Bridges
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