Facial Trauma – Billingsley

IF YOU HAVE SUSTAINED AN EXTENSIVE OR SEVERE INJURY, OR IF THE INJURY HAS OCCURRED AFTER NORMAL BUSINESS HOURS, PLEASE GO TO THE NEAREST EMERGENCY ROOM FOR TREATMENT.

At Carolinas Centers for Oral & Facial Surgery, we know that facial injuries are traumatic, both physically and emotionally. We offer compassionate care, quality service, and personalized treatment plans designed to meet your individual needs. Our oral and maxillofacial surgeons are exceptionally trained and highly skilled in repairing injuries to the mouth, face, jaws, and teeth to restore functionality and your appearance as best as possible.

Oral surgeons have undergone extensive education and training to understand and repair the delicate structures of the face. The surgeons at Carolinas Center for Oral & Facial Surgery can a variety of treat facial traumas affecting the mouth and jaws, including:

• Broken teeth
• Knocked-out teeth
• Cuts inside the mouth
• Fractured facial bones
• Fractured jaws

Causes of Facial Trauma and Treatment

There are many reasons why a facial trauma can occur, the most common include:

• Car and motorcycle accidents
• Accidents in the home
• Work-related injuries
• Sports injuries
• Falls
• Violence

In the event of a facial trauma, please call one of our offices right away. We will make arrangements to see you promptly. Our surgeons will evaluate the area of injury, take any X-rays or 3D imaging, and determine the next steps for treatment. Sometimes, multiple treatments are necessary to restore function and esthetics.

There are three main choices for anesthesia

Local Anesthesia

Local anesthesia provides numbness directly where it is administered. It does not affect consciousness, so the patient remains awake while the feelings of discomfort are eliminated. Local anesthesia is commonly used for minor procedures.

Nitrous Oxide

Also known as laughing gas, nitrous oxide is a mild sedative that the patient inhales to alleviate feelings of anxiety. It does not cause the patient to lose consciousness. It is often used together with local anesthesia.

IV Sedation

IV sedation is commonly used for moderate to extensive oral or facial surgery procedures. This type of sedation is administered directly into the patient’s vein. Since amnesia (forgetfulness) is a common side effect of the medication, most patients who use IV sedation do not remember their procedure.

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We’re Here For You

At Carolinas Centers for Oral & Facial Surgery, each and every facial trauma case is managed with kindness, compassion, and quality care. If you need immediate facial trauma treatment in southeast Charlotte, contact us at (704) 347-3900 and schedule an appointment as soon as possible.