Upper West Side Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

09/02/2026

An oral and maxillofacial surgeon may recommend TMJ surgery if:

✔️ You consistently feel intense pain when opening or closing your mouth.
✔️ You can’t open or close your mouth all the way.
✔️ You have difficulty eating or drinking because of jaw pain or immobility.
✔️ Your pain or immobility gets worse over time, even with nonsurgical treatments.
✔️ You have structural problems or diseases in your jaw joint, which have been confirmed radiologically with imaging.

08/31/2026

What is Orthognathic Surgery?

Corrective jaw surgery – also called orthognathic surgery – is performed by an oral and maxillofacial surgeon (OMS) to correct a wide range of minor and major skeletal and dental irregularities, including the misalignment of jaws and teeth. Surgery can improve breathing, chewing and speaking. While the patient’s appearance may be dramatically enhanced as a result of the surgery, orthognathic surgery is performed to correct functional problems.

08/26/2026

Dental implants are designed to last for life, but certain lifestyle choices can cause implants to fail. Knowing risk factors and symptoms can help you ensure your implants last a lifetime.

Dental implants have a high success rate, but some people experience dental implant failure. Here, learn six things that impact the success of dental implants. We offer tips on how to best protect your investment, and go over signs there may be problems in the months and years after dental implant s...

08/24/2026

Thanks to their surgical and dental background, oral and maxillofacial surgeons (OMSs) are uniquely qualified to perform cosmetic procedures involving functional and esthetic aspects of the face, mouth, teeth, and jaws. 😁

Their surgical and dental background makes oral and maxillofacial surgeons particularly qualified to perform facial cosmetic surgery.

08/19/2026

How long does recovery take after wisdom teeth removal?

Recovery usually happens in waves. Bouncing back from surgery and returning to normal food tends to happen after a few days. After about 2 weeks, most of the tissue has healed. At this point, you may or may not still notice recesses at the extraction sites. These are normal and will usually disappear in about a month.

08/17/2026

Did you know the Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) is the most constantly used joint in the body? Which means disorders are not uncommon.

When symptoms of TMJ trouble appear, consult an oral and maxillofacial surgeon!

When your jaw hurts it's common to experience irritation from basic movement. There are many causes of jaw joint pain and several ways to treat. Learn more.

08/12/2026

One of the most common reasons for oral surgery is tooth extraction. You may need a tooth extraction if you have impacted wisdom teeth or a decayed tooth that cannot be fixed with a root canal.

08/10/2026

Getting dental implants can be a daunting event in one's life, but the right expectations and preparation can help the process go over as smoothly as possible.

An endosteal implant is the most common type of dental implant. The process includes surgically inserting titanium screws into the jawbone.

08/05/2026

Throughout your life, your general dentist is there to help you keep your mouth healthy and answer any questions you have about caring for your teeth and gums. While general dentists can do a lot to help protect your mouth, there may be times when they refer you to a dental specialist for certain types of treatment - like an oral surgeon.

Learn more about oral care for adults, including how to properly brush and floss, adult toothbrushes, and much more, from the Colgate Oral Care Center.

08/03/2026

As we all know, any never-before-experienced event can cause a certain amount of anxiety - dental procedures are no exception to this rule.

Fortunately, modern anesthesia technology now makes it possible to perform even complex surgeries with little or no discomfort. Remember, when it comes to anesthesia, the more you know, the less you will have to be anxious about. If you have further questions, send us a message!