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1741 Hog Mountain Rd.
Building 100
Watkinsville, GA 30677

P: 706-549-5033 F: 706-549-5059 E: office@oralsurgeryathens.com

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Jaw Surgery: What Happens During & After Surgery?

11.15.2016

Orthognathic surgery, also called jaw surgery, aims to straighten or realign your jaws. Many people opt for jaw surgery due to cosmetic need or painful jaw issues.

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Mouth Disease: Why Self-Examination & Early Detection is Key

10.15.2016

Oral pathology is the study of mouth disease regarding its causes, development, and outcomes. Dr. Tomlinson is an expert concerning oral and maxillofacial pathology, and is able to diagnose and surgically treat mouth disease.

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What is Pre-prosthetic Surgery & When Do I Need it?

09.15.2016

In oral surgery, prosthetics take the shape of dentures, implants, bridges, crowns, and more. Prosthetics are also used on many other body parts such as a missing arm or leg, a diseased heart valve, a glass eye, or artificial knee joint.

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Understanding Different Types of Facial Trauma

08.16.2016

Facial trauma includes any external or internal injury to the face. Unexpected injuries can cause physical pain to the affected area. It is important to know that mental and emotional shock may occur alongside the physical pain. If possible, keep calm after an injury.

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What is Anesthesia & Why Do I Need it?

07.15.2016

For hundreds of years, people from different societies tried to find a solution to ease pain during surgery. It wasn’t until 1846 that William Morton publicly and effectively used anesthesia during an operation. In 2016, 170 years later, this medicine is still being used in modern hospitals, dentist offices, and surgery centers. There is no need to be in pain during a surgery anymore with the invention of anesthesia, a medicine that numbs the sensation of pain.

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Wisdom Teeth: Caring for Your Mouth After Surgery

06.08.2016

Approximately 5 million people every year have their wisdom teeth removed. Wisdom teeth are removed due to pain, stiffness, or swelling.

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What Is TMJ & How Do I Treat It?

05.26.2016

You have a hidden joint known as the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) located in front of your ear which allows you to open your jaw. This joint controls your lower jaw so you can eat, laugh, speak, and yawn with ease. However, if this joint is functioning improperly, every day activities become unbearable.

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Wear Your Mouth Guard & Celebrate National Facial Protection Month

04.27.2016

As facial trauma specialists, we see a lot of injuries to the head and mouth that could have been prevented with the proper protective gear. April is National Facial Protection Month, the perfect time for us to remind you that wearing a mouth guard, helmet, vision protection, and other gear is crucial during outdoor sports and other activities.

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What Should I Do if My Tooth Gets Knocked Out?

03.17.2016

Children aren’t the only ones who can lose teeth. If you fall, run into something, or experience another kind of accident and a permanent tooth falls out, what should you do? If you act fast, your tooth can be saved. Here are several steps you can take to preserve your tooth if it falls out.

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Sleep Apnea Treatment: Can Jaw Surgery Help Me?

02.12.2016

If you have obstructive sleep apnea and no solution seems to give you a restful night’s sleep, jaw surgery called “maxillomandibular advancement” could give you the relief you need.

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