Jonathan Threadgill, DMD

An oral and maxillofacial surgeon (OMS) specializes in the surgical treatment of abnormalities, diseases, and injuries in the jaws, teeth, and oral cavity. An OMS treats issues ranging from tooth extraction to complex reconstructive surgery of the mouth.

Your first visit to an oral surgeon includes a consultation and comprehensive examination to determine the root of your oral problems and determine a personalized treatment plan. We’ll discuss your options in detail, finding the best treatment to address your specific needs.

It’s normal to experience numbness in your tongue, gums, teeth, and lips following jaw surgery. Irritation to the nerves often causes numbness for a short period of time.

Oral surgeons often use resorbable stitches in oral surgery. Most of these resorbable sutures disappear within 3 to 10 days. It is normal for sutures to fall out, but it is not normal for them to cause bleeding or pain. If you have pain or bleeding, contact us immediately.

Since oral surgery ranges from minor to major, recovery times vary for each patient. The most important thing to remember is to allow your body enough time to rest and recuperate following any oral surgery. We’ll provide specific recommendations depending on your procedure.

The sockets, or holes, in your jaw should close within six weeks. It can take months before the open sockets fill in with bone.