Dental injuries, minor cuts, severe fracture, lacerations, and other facial injuries can be physically and emotionally stressful. When repairing the delicate and sensitive area of the facial structure, you want to be in skilled, compassionate hands. Our oral surgeons at Fresno Oral Maxillofacial Surgery & Dental Implant Center offer the care and skill you deserve while providing the results you desire. Throughout your treatment, our oral surgeons and our staff will do our best to make you feel comfortable.
Dr. Gerald Alexander, Dr. Allen Chien, Dr. Ardavan Kheradpir, and Dr. Shannon Barnhart understand how to treat and repair facial injuries while preserving function and aesthetics. If you or a family member experience a facial trauma, call our office to see a member of our team. Our surgeons are also on staff at local hospitals to treat trauma emergencies.
Treating Oral and Maxillofacial Trauma
In many instances, facial trauma is entirely accidental, and therefore unpredictable. Falls, sports injuries, work-related accidents, and other similar incidences cause many oral and facial injuries. After careful evaluation of your injury and medical history, your oral surgeon will determine the best treatment for you.
Some facial injuries include
- Facial cuts. Your oral surgeon will assess the severity of the cut and look for damage to nerves and glands. The wound is usually closed using sutures or stitches. Your oral surgeon will determine the best treatment to minimize scarring.
- Bone injuries/fractures. Tiny biocompatible screws and plates are usually used to secure facial bones in place and stabilize the area. Removal is usually not necessary because these materials are meant to bond with your natural bone.
- Dental injuries. If you have a tooth or several teeth that have been knocked out or severely damaged, come to our office as soon as possible. Do not clean the tooth and, if possible, put the tooth in saliva or a container of whole milk and bring it with you to our office. Our chances of saving your tooth are much better the sooner you come into our office.
Call as soon as you or a family member experiences a facial injury. Usually, we will see you the same day that you call. If your injuries are severe, seek emergency treatment immediately. The doctors of Fresno Oral Maxillofacial Surgery & Dental Implant Center have hospital privileges at Community Regional Medical Center, Clovis Community Hospital, St. Agnes Hospital, Children’s Hospital Central California, Kaiser Permanente – Fresno, and Veteran’s Affairs Hospital – Fresno.
Facial Injury Treatment
A specialist is the most qualified to treat facial injuries and facial trauma. Oral and maxillofacial surgeons are highly qualified in assessing and treating your facial injuries. Contact our office as soon as possible if you or a family member experiences a facial injury. If your injuries are severe, seek emergency treatment immediately.