Russell came to us a short while ago with what he described as “incredible pain”. With a little bit of “happy gas” he woke up a short time later with no pain or complications and he was very happy with his experience. Listen to him share his oral surgery experience in his own words: South [...]
Read the Entire PostThe recovery period for dental implants will be somewhat different depending on the individual case and the procedures necessary to complete the treatment. Not following the surgeon’s recommendations for good oral health and systemic medical conditions such as diabetes may lengthen the recovery period as well. Recovery from the surgery is usually 2-3 days. [...]
Read the Entire PostSeveral months after a tooth is extracted, the space where the tooth was located begins to fill in with bone. In some cases, the bone may grow in slightly over the gum line in a bony peak or ridge, and cause the gums to become uneven. This can make dentures ill-fitting, causing problems both [...]
Read the Entire PostThere are numerous reasons to get dental implants. They look and function more like natural teeth. Many people experience a marked improvement in speech, comfort, eating and appearance. Individuals that have used dentures in the past notice a dramatic improvement in their quality of life with a renewed ability to eat all types [...]
Read the Entire PostA Temporomandibular Disorder, or TMD, is a problem with the jaw, the facial muscles that move the jaw, or with the joints that hold the jaw onto the face. These problems can be caused by injury, for example, dislocating the jaw, or by whiplash that damages the head and neck muscles. Grinding your teeth, [...]
Read the Entire PostWe recently received accreditation as a certified Ambulatory Surgery Facility by the American Association for Accreditation of Ambulatory Surgery Facilities. This is a huge honor as we’re currently the ONLY accredited Oral & Maxillofacial surgery facility in both North and South Carolina. Here’s a copy of the notification letter we received.
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In order to demonstrate the extent to which we all focus on providing the safest and highest quality surgical experience anywhere, we’ve recently completed the long and rigorous process of becoming accredited by the American Association for Accreditation of Ambulatory Surgery Facilities, the ONLY Oral & Maxillofacial surgery AAAASF accredited facility in both North and South Carolina. And while this won’t change the high level of patient care we’ve always worked to provide, it is a validation for our patients that they will continue to receive the very highest levels of safety and patient care.
Read the Entire PostIf you have lost a tooth or several teeth then you could be a good candidate for the dental implant procedure, a small surgery that can help you replace missing teeth. It has many advantages over simply being fitted with dentures. Dental implants have a number of benefits: They can help you look younger [...]
Read the Entire PostDo you think that you could benefit from surgical dental implants? First of all, just what is a dental implant? A dental implant is basically a replacement for the root of a tooth that has fallen out whether due to trauma or tooth decay. The implant allows your dentist to replace your tooth permanently. There [...]
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Worried that you’re too old to have your wisdom teeth removed safely and with little to no pain? Listen to what this recent patient of Dr. Marashi’s had to say about his experience in our office.
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A jaw can be broken in several different locations. It can be fractured up near the TM joint where the jaw meets the skull right in front of the ears on either side. It can also be fractured anywhere on the sides or bottom. Also, upper and lower jaws can be individually or concomitantly be broken. The [...]
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There are four types of three dentures available. The most common is what are called full dentures. In fact, when most people picture dentures, these are the ones that they are thinking of. Full dentures are designed to fit your mouth after all of your teeth have been removed and any needed oral surgery is [...]
Read the Entire PostSince an impacted tooth is one that hasn’t fully emerged from the gum line, the most important step in removing it is to gain access to it. An oral surgeon will use IV sedation to place the patient in a relaxed state during the surgery. The more difficult extractions are the ones where the tooth [...]
Read the Entire PostAlthough in most people wisdom teeth are a nuisance, they still need to be taken care of through the use of proper oral hygiene. Make sure to brush your teeth twice a day, for at least 60 seconds each time. Flossing is just as important: your wisdom teeth are as susceptible to decay as regular [...]
Read the Entire PostOral surgeons do use a general anesthesia. They also use local anesthesia, intravenous sedation, and a nitrous oxide-oxygen mix. It all depends on the procedure that you are having done. General anesthesia is when the patient is “knocked out” or fully asleep for the procedure, while a local anesthetic simply numbs the area that is [...]
Read the Entire PostYou can go through all of the online reviews that you want, check court records for lawsuits, and ask everyone you know to search for a good oral surgeon, but what kind of schooling is required? For starters, an oral surgeon needs to have a Bachelor’s degree, usually in Pre-med or Biology. After that, he [...]
Read the Entire PostA Temporomandibular Disorder, or TMD, is a problem with the jaw, the facial muscles that move the jaw, or with the joints that hold the jaw onto the face. These problems can be caused by injury, for example, dislocating the jaw, or by whiplash that damages the head and neck muscles. Grinding your teeth, [...]
Read the Entire PostThis upcoming October 22nd and 23rd, thousands of participants will descend upon the Queen City with one goal in mind: alter the lives of the thousands affected each year by breast cancer. And this year, instead of simply sitting on the sidelines and cheering everyone one, we’re jumping in feet first as one of the [...]
Read the Entire PostThe temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is what holds the mandible, or lower jaw onto the face. If you hold your hands in front of your ears and move your mouth, you can feel the hinges as the jaw moves. Issues that arise with the temporomandibular joint are considered temporomandibular disorders (TMD.) Inside the TMJ, [...]
Read the Entire PostYou may have heard recently about Marine Staff Sargeant Thomas Joseph “TJ” Dudley that lost his life fighting for the cause of freedom in Afghanistan earlier this month on July 7th. He was on his 6th deployment overseas and had just two weeks left before he was to return home. Staff Sargeant Dudley is survived [...]
Read the Entire PostBecause avoiding injury is always best, Charlotte oral surgeon Dr. Amir Marashi advocates the use of automobile seat belts, protective mouth guards, and appropriate masks and helmets for everyone who participates in athletic pursuits at any level. You don’t have to play at the professional level to sustain a serious head injury. New innovations in [...]
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Another happy patient of Charlotte oral surgeon Dr. Amir Marashi speaks about her recent experience having her wisdom teeth removed. As the patient states, “…it was a great experience…the doctor was great…I had no pain, no problems…and I would highly recommend coming here.”
Read the Entire PostNutrition, in its basic sense, refers to the intake of nourishment; specifically the fluids and fuels we need to survive. Following illness or surgical procedures, our nutrient needs are increased in order to facilitate healing. For oral and maxillofacial surgery patients this need may be particularly challenging for several reasons. The presence of surgical incisions [...]
Read the Entire PostBecause the mouth is a region where changes can be easily seen, oral cancer can be detected in its early stages. Performing a self examination regularly will help in the early recognition and detection of oral cancer, and increase the chance for cure. Factors That May Cause Cancer Research has identified a number of factors [...]
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As another recent patient of Dr. Marashi stated about her recent wisdom tooth extraction, “…a few days and some ice cream and I was all better!” Listen, having your wisdom teeth removed is not a few exciting experience for most so why not make it as stress and pain-free as possible? Dr. Marashi has helped [...]
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