Upper West Side Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

06/01/2026

Facial or jaw pain? It may be your temporomandibular joint (TMJ). As specialists, we are in a good position to correctly diagnose the problem.

Temporomandibular joint disorder (TMJ) can produce facial or ear pain and jaw dysfunction. Reviewed by a board-certified otolaryngologist.

05/28/2026

Thinking about getting dental implants to restore your smile, but wondering what the timeline looks like?

Dental implants are the gold standard for replacing missing teeth, but a lasting smile doesn't happen overnight. Our latest blog demystifies the recovery process and maps out the full dental implant healing timeline so you can know exactly what to expect.

While it requires a little patience, the unmatched stability, comfort, and confidence of a permanent smile are well worth the wait!

Get the full breakdown on our blog:

Learn how long dental implants take to fully heal in NYC. Upper West Side Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery explains the recovery timeline and what to expect.

05/27/2026

Believe it or not but early dentists were actually surgeons - and more!

From the 5th to the 15th-century a.d., dentistry was practiced by “barber-surgeons”, who performed a variety of services including cutting hair and extracting teeth. Thankfully, we now have advanced tools and technology.

05/25/2026

Having a unique background that blends surgical and dental into one, makes us uniquely qualified to perform cosmetic procedures which involve the functional and aesthetic 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.

05/21/2026

"Do I really need to get my wisdom teeth taken out?" 🦷🤔

It’s a question we hear all the time! While some people never experience issues, leaving problematic third molars untreated can open the door to major oral health risks down the road.

Taking a proactive approach with an early evaluation, especially in your late teens or early 20s, can keep a minor issue from becoming a serious complication!

Read the full guide here:

05/20/2026

Wisdom teeth can cause problems if there isn’t enough space for them to surface or they come through in the wrong position. When wisdom teeth are impacted, it means they are trapped in your jaw or under your gums, and need to be removed by an oral surgeon.

05/18/2026

Because wisdom teeth usually come in during the last couple of years of high school, scheduling your appointment can be tricky.

Most people opt to get wisdom teeth out in the summertime or over winter break when school is out for an extended time frame. This gives patients the best environment to control their diet and recover.

05/13/2026

What is oral and maxillofacial surgery? It encompasses a variety of procedures that involve surgery of the mouth (oral), jaw (maxilla), and face (facial).

Learn more about oral and maxillofacial surgery at https://www.verywellhealth.com/what-is-oral-surgery-1059375

05/11/2026

From gauze, to elevation, to medications, recovering from oral surgery can be easy if you follow procedures laid out by your doctor to speed-up the healing process. For the what-to-dos following your surgery, check out this guide!

Dry socket pain can be intense after tooth extraction. Learn signs, prevention tips, and how to heal effectively for a pain-free recovery.

05/06/2026

Need your wisdom teeth removed?

You aren't alone! In fact, nearly 90% of people need their wisdom teeth removed. This usually happens around the late teens or early twenties. Because of this, wisdom teeth extraction is actually the most common oral surgery performed in the U.S.