Facial Trauma Treatment

FOR ANY FACIAL INJURY THAT IS EXTENSIVE, SEVERE, AND/OR OCCURS AFTER HOURS, PLEASE GO TO THE NEAREST EMERGENCY ROOM TO RECEIVE PROMPT TREATMENT BY THE ORAL SURGEON ON CALL.

At Whitewater Oral Surgery Group | Dental Implant Experts, we know that facial trauma happens when you least expect it. After a facial trauma event, please give us a call so we can see you as soon as possible.

Oral surgeons undergo extensive training and education beyond dental school to diagnose and repair conditions of the face. At Whitewater Oral Surgery Group | Dental Implant Experts, we treat a variety of facial trauma cases, from replacing broken or knocked-out teeth to treating fractures of the jaw.

Facial Trauma Causes and Treatment

Some of the most common causes of facial trauma injuries include:

• Motor vehicle accidents
• Falls
• Accidents in the home
• Sports injuries
• Work-related injuries
• Physical assaults

In the event of a facial trauma, our oral surgeons will assess the injured area, take any X-rays or 3D imaging, if needed, and determine the appropriate course of treatment. Multiple treatments may be necessary to repair function and restore aesthetics. Common facial trauma injuries include:

• Fractured facial bones
• Fractures jaws
• Knocked-out teeth
• Facial cuts
• Cuts inside the mouth