Teeth and bite
Loose, displaced, or damaged teeth and a bite that suddenly feels different can signal injury beyond a single tooth.
Face, Mouth & Jaw Injuries
Facial trauma
Facial injuries vary widely. Our oral and maxillofacial surgeons evaluate injuries involving the face, mouth, and jaw, provide selected care in the office when appropriate, and help patients reach the right setting when hospital-based or multidisciplinary care is needed.
Oral and maxillofacial evaluation 3D imaging available in office Care setting based on your injury
Start With An Evaluation
Facial injuries need the right care setting
An injury may involve the teeth and bite, the jaws or other facial structures, or the soft tissues of the face and mouth. An evaluation helps determine what is injured, what imaging is needed, and where care should take place.
Jaw and facial structures
Pain, swelling, numbness, or a change in facial shape or jaw movement may require imaging and prompt assessment.
Face and mouth
Soft-tissue injuries can involve important nearby structures, so the location and depth of the injury affect where it should be treated.
Severe facial injuries are emergencies
Call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room for uncontrolled bleeding, trouble breathing, loss of consciousness, sudden vision changes, or another severe injury. Do not wait for an office appointment.
What To Expect
The next step depends on the injury
Call for guidance
For a non-life-threatening injury, tell our team when it happened, what symptoms you have, and whether you have already been evaluated or had imaging.
Focused assessment
Your surgeon reviews your health history, examines the injured area and your bite, and determines whether additional imaging is appropriate.
A care plan and setting
Selected care may be provided in our office. Injuries that need emergency, hospital, or multidisciplinary resources are directed or coordinated accordingly.
Start with the right evaluation
For a non-emergency facial injury, call our office or request an evaluation. We will help determine the appropriate next step.