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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Wisdom 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) [...]
Charlotte 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:
How 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 [...]
"He's Pleasant. He's Wonderful. He Knows What To Do!"
After suffering with poor dental care for most of her life (since age 7!), this recent patient of Charlotte oral surgeon Dr. Amir Marashi shares her recent experience. *We value our patient’s privacy and this video is shared with the full permission of our valued patients.
Charlotte NC Oral Surgeons – How Involved Is Your Doctor In ALL Aspects of Care?
There’s no doubt that having some type of oral surgical procedure performed can be a scary and intimidating experience. Removing impacted wisdom teeth, getting a dental implant or implant supported dentures, TMJ treatment, and even surgery to correct sleep apnea are all processes that can cause even the most strong-minded patients to get nervous. As [...]
What in the world is "Maxillofacial"?
As an Oral and Maxillofacial surgeon, I often get asked what is Maxillofacial surgery. Maxillo-facial has two parts. The Maxillo is from latin, Maxillar, meaning “Jaw”. Facial obviously means related to face. So maxillofacial means related to the jaws and face. Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons (OMS) are trained to take care of a wide spectrum [...]
When is a Good Time for Removal of Wisdom Teeth?
A frequent question that I get a lot is when is the best time for removal of third molars? First of all it needs to be assessed if the third molars indeed need to be removed. The main reasons for removal of wisdom teeth is: Lack of space for proper eruption and function Decay Infection [...]