Do you have trouble waking up in the morning? Do you feel groggy and tired all day? Do you fall asleep easily while watching TV or driving? If you said yes to any of above questions you may be suffering from sleep apnea. Obstructive sleep apnea is the sleep disorder in which the soft tissues [...]
Read the Entire PostRecomendación Paciente – Patient Testimonial (in Spanish)
Many people may not realize it, but we speak Spanish and absolutely love helping our Spanish speaking patients get the critical surgical care they need! Here’s what one of our recent patients had to say about her experience here at South Charlotte Oral & Facial Surgery, in Spanish of course.
Read the Entire PostCorrective Jaw Surgery – What Is It And Do You Need It?
Corrective jaw, or orthognathic, surgery is performed by Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons to correct a wide range of minor and major skeletal and dental irregularities, including the misalignment of jaws and teeth, which, in turn, can improve chewing, speaking and breathing. While the patient’s appearance may be dramatically enhanced as a result of their surgery, [...]
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Check out what one of Dr. Marashi’s recent patients had to say about his experience:
Read the Entire PostHow Can An Oral Surgeon Help?
Oral and maxillofacial surgeons, the surgical specialists of the dental profession, complete four to six year surgical residencies that specifically train them to diagnose, treat and manage the conditions, defects, and injuries of the mouth, teeth, jaws and face. Among the conditions and symptoms treated by oral and maxillofacial surgeons are: Diagnosis and management of [...]
Read the Entire PostWill My Oral Surgeon Use Anesthesia?
Oral 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 [...]
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Happy Holidays from All of Us!
Wishing You a Happy Holiday Season! I wanted to take just a moment to let you know how much I truly appreciate the opportunity you’ve given me to be your surgeon. I know that you have LOTS of choices when it comes to your surgical care and we are thankful for the the choice you [...]
Read the Entire PostWill Your Oral Surgeon Be There Throughout The Entire Process?
One of the biggest frustrations I’ve heard from some patients, is when they barely see their oral surgeon. Whether it’s during the initial consultation, during the actual procedure itself, and even during the follow-up visits, not being able to see and speak directly with your surgeon can be a big disappointment. Unfortunately, in many large [...]
Read the Entire Post"He Gave Up His Saturday!"
When it comes to making sure our patients receive the excellent surgical care they expect and deserve, Dr. Marashi spares no effort or expense! This recent patient share how Dr. Marashi met them at their regular doctor’s office on a Saturday morning so he could ensure everything was still okay from the recent surgery. Here’s [...]
Read the Entire PostWhat Would Your Wisdom Teeth Removal Story Be?
We’re always concerned about what our patients are saying about their wisdom teeth removal experience here at South Charlotte Oral & Facial Surgery. In fact, we always strive to go above and beyond in terms of providing our patients with an experience that is stress-free, as pain-free as possible, and ultimately enjoyable. Unfortunately, I know [...]
Read the Entire PostWisdom Teeth Removal Testimonial
Let’s face it, having your wisdom teeth removed can be a nerve-wracking experience, but believe it or no, it doesn’t have to be! Dr. Marashi and his staff take extra care to ensure your oral surgery experience is comfortable and that your pain is minimized. Don’t think it’s possible? Check out this unedited testimonial from [...]
Read the Entire PostWisdom Teeth Removal Patient – "I'm As Good As New"
Looking for a caring, compassionate oral surgeon in the Charlotte NC area to remove those pesky wisdom teeth? Here’s a testimonial from a recent patient of Dr. Amir Marashi at South Charlotte Oral & Facial Surgery: If you have any questions that we can help answer, please don’t hesitate to Contact Us directly at (704) [...]
Read the Entire PostCharlotte Oral Surgery – Another Satisfied Patient!
Here’s another unedited testimonial from a happy patient of Dr. Amir Marashi: If you’re ready to let Dr. Marashi show you just how relaxing and stress-free your oral surgical procedure can be contact us at (704) 542-9600 today!
Read the Entire PostOral Surgery Testimonial – "It Will Be Difficult to Find Other Medical Services of His Quality"
Here’s a patient testimonial that was left recently on our Charlotte oral surgeon Google Places page: “I thought a person would have to travel to a better known and highly educated area such as NY or Stanford University for services this amazing. My Mother is 84 yrs old and very susceptible to pain and had [...]
Read the Entire PostDrug Shortage, but no shortage of litigation!
One of the common drugs used for sedation and anesthesia is Propofol. It is a fast-onset, short-acting sedative–hypnotic agent used for the induction and maintenance of anesthesia or sedation. Recently the supply of Propofol became low. Three companies manufacture Propofol. Teva Pharmaceuticals, Hospira, and APP Pharmaceuticals. In May, a Jury awarded a $365 million [...]
Read the Entire PostDental Implant vs Dental Bridge – What's the Difference?
Each permanent tooth is comprised of two parts: the crown that comes through the gums and the root that is in the bone and supports the crown. Dental implants act as the root of the tooth and hold a replacement tooth. A dental implant mimics the natural tooth structure and is self supporting. In other [...]
Read the Entire PostCharlotte Oral Surgeon – "They Treated Me Like A King!"
Looking for a Charlotte NC oral surgeon that can provide you with an enjoyable oral surgery experience? Here’s another unedited testimonial from a recent patient of Dr. Marashi:
Read the Entire PostRemoving an Impacted Wisdom Tooth – What's Involved?
Since 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 uses a combination of local anesthesia and IV sedation to make the patient comfortable. Patients simply sleep and have no recollection of the surgery. The [...]
Read the Entire Post"I Wish I Would've Done It Years Ago!"
Sure, getting your wisdom teeth removed can be an intimidating process for many. For this particular patient, it was enough to keep him away from this important procedure for 20 years! Fortunately, he contacted Dr. Marashi when referred by his general dentist and felt comfortable enough to come in and have them examined. Dr. Marashi [...]
Read the Entire PostA Wisdom Teeth Patient Testimonial
Here’s another great unedited testimonial from one of Dr. Marashi’s patients. As this patient explains, she was pretty nervous because she’d never been under anesthesia before, but once she had the IV in her arm and decided to “relax for just a moment” the procedure was over and she was home recovering. She said, “I [...]
Read the Entire PostA Life Changing Story
Jason came to our office looking for help to correct his large under bite. As a child he had Herpetic Encephalitis and as a result, his midface did not develop properly. He has an identical twin brother that does not have this problem and Jason simply wanted to look like his twin. He underwent about [...]
Read the Entire PostHow To Tell If You Have Impacted Wisdom Teeth
Unfortunately, impacted wisdom teeth don’t always come with clear cut signs or symptoms so diagnosing them is not really a task easily accomplished at home. While the majority of adults will have wisdom teeth that should be removed, you want to consult with your oral surgeon to find out if and when they should be [...]
Read the Entire Post"It was a fantastic [oral surgery] procedure!"
Here’s another unedited testimonial from one of our valued patients: For more information or to schedule an appointment call Dr. Marashi at (704) 542-9600 today.
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