Merrick Oral Surgery

Merrick Oral Surgery Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Welcome to the Garfield, Kramer, D'abundo & Soh Web site! We have Senior Discounts and are Handicapped Accessible.

Please take a moment to look through our site to learn more about our quality services, including: Oral Dentistry, Implants, Maxillofacial Surgery.

04/27/2023

Did you know that an estimated 30 percent to 50 percent of the population has snored at some point in their lives? With serious snoring cases an oral surgeon can remove the uvula and surrounding tissue to open up the airway behind the palate.

04/25/2023

In extreme cases, the inferior alveolar nerve, connected to the lower lip and chin, may need to be displaced in order to complete surgery on the lower jaw. A small section of the cheek is removed, and the nerve bundle is pulled slightly to the side.

04/20/2023

Did you know dental implants are made of titanium? This makes them very strong and practically indestructible! Dental implants are also immune to cavities. Another benefit of dental implants is that the dental implant procedure is, because of advancements in clinical and medical dentistry, virtually painless.

04/18/2023

Do you have trouble swallowing or even chewing or biting your food? Is it difficult to make your lips close without straining? These are symptoms of conditions that can be treated by an oral surgeon who is experienced with orthoganthic surgery.

04/13/2023

Patients are curious as to what implants are made of. Friadent implants are made of pure surgical titanium. This material has proven to be so suitable for the purpose that, by now, 99 percent of all dental implant systems use titanium.

04/11/2023

Typical dental insurance covers minor and preventive dental care. Many people believe their dental insurance will cover major events, such as surgery, TMJ disorder, braces, or other issues, however this is not always the case. Know your dental insurance coverage and ask questions if anything is unclear. This will help you be prepared for any major oral surgery.

04/06/2023

A cleft lip or palate results when all or portions of the mouth and nasal cavity do not grow together properly during fetal development, resulting in a gap in the lip or a split in the roof of the mouth. Oral surgeons can correct this, usually through a series of treatments and surgical procedures.

04/04/2023

You should expect some discomfort after having a tooth extracted, and over-the-counter pain medication should help. But if the pain becomes more serious a few days later, and if you develop a slight fever and have an unpleasant taste in your mouth, that could mean you have developed dry socket. Your oral surgeon can treat this condition and manage the pain.

03/30/2023

If you have an impacted wisdom tooth, you may be more concerned about dealing with your pain levels than anything else. While it can be frustrating when your regular dentist refers you to an oral surgeon, working with the right person can help minimize the pain you’ll experience after surgery.

03/28/2023

Surgery is sometimes recommended to correct unequal jaw growth, where the upper and lower jaws fail to grow properly, which can cause difficulty in speaking, eating, swallowing, and even breathing. The oral surgeon can move all or part of the jaw into a new position that’s more balanced and functional.

03/23/2023

Teeth are a little like icebergs, there's a lot concealed under the surface. In the case of teeth, that means under the gum line. Care to guess how much of an average tooth is out of sight? If you guessed a third or so, you're right.

03/21/2023

Wisdom teeth can pose numerous problems for developing teenagers. The large teeth can create overcrowding as well as frequent infections if they break the gums. Removing them is a simple operation that is often highly advised.

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2116 Merrick Avenue, Ste 4008
Merrick, NY
11566

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Monday 9am - 6pm
Tuesday 9am - 6pm
Wednesday 9am - 6pm
Thursday 9am - 6pm
Friday 9am - 6pm
Saturday 9am - 12pm

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+15165461444

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