Diagnostic

• Dental Examination
  In some cases, patients may qualify for immediate placement of dental implants (also called immediate loading). The dental crown, bridge, or denture is attached to the implants while implant placement, significantly reducing the total treatment time. Though faster and more convenient, immediate implant loading has significant limitations. After a thorough and comprehensive examination, we can determine if you’re an ideal candidate for immediate loading, or proceed with traditional, two-phase dental implant placement.
• X-rays

Restorative

• Crowns
  Removing an already-erupted wisdom tooth is a simple procedure. After numbing the area, your dentist will grasp the tooth with a special dental instrument and gently rock the crown back and forth in its socket until the connective tissues disengage. Once it’s free, the tooth will be carefully removed. Removing impacted teeth, however, requires surgery and a longer healing period.
• Bridges

Endodontics

• Root Canal Treatment
  If tooth decay or damage extends to the center of the tooth containing nerves and blood vessels, bacteria in the mouth can enter the pulp, leading to infection. Often, this condition can be corrected with root canal therapy (RCT), but if the infection is too severe, extraction may be needed to prevent the spread of infection.

Prosthodontics

• Dentures
  Patients who’ve worn conventional dentures for a while may be familiar with denture slippage and the need for routine readjustments. As dental ridges shrink due to jawbone resorption, dentures no longer fit as snugly as they were originally designed.
• Overdentures
  While full arch reconstruction offers numerous benefits, we also offer implant-supported overdentures as a cost-effective alternative. These provide many advantages at a more accessible price point.

Implants

• Dental Implants
  Usually when a tooth requires extraction, the patient’s oral health generally depends upon its replacement, preferably with dental implants. The most notable exception to this is the wisdom teeth.

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

• Oral Surgery
  Sometimes the after-effects of oral surgery are quite minimal, so not all of these instructions apply to all patients. Common sense will often dictate what you should do. Your surgeon will review recommendations for pain control and instructions tailored to you and your procedure. If you have any questions, please call our office for clarification. Our telephone number is: (334) 277-3495.
• Jaw Surgery
  Our experienced surgeons are here to help you through every phase of Orthognathic Surgery, and patients have shared that understanding the recovery process is extremely helpful.
• Maxillofacial Surgery
  At Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Associates, we understand the importance of seamless patient care. That’s why we’ve designed a simple referral process to get your patients the care they need, quickly and conveniently.
• Tooth Extractions
  Led by Dr. Richard A. Kean, Dr. J. Jason Parker, Dr. Matthew W. Johnson and Dr. Taylor J. Jung, our board-certified oral and maxillofacial surgeons bring a wealth of expertise to every procedure. From simple tooth extractions to complex full mouth reconstructions, our surgeons are trained to address a wide range of oral and facial issues with precision and care.
• Ridge Augmentation
  Patients with an existing dental disease will need successful treatment to ensure that the infection doesn’t compromise the success of dental implants. A bone graft, such as a sinus lift or ridge augmentation, can fortify a weak jawbone by increasing its height and/or width for adequate implant support.
• Bone Grafting
  Bone grafting is a procedure that adds bone or bone-like materials to the jaw to augment areas where bone density is insufficient.

Orthodontics

• Braces
  Keeping your teeth and braces clean is very important to help prevent infection and to improve pain management. Brush your teeth after meals and before bed with small amount of toothpaste. Use the prescription mouth rinse (chlorhexidine) as instructed. This rinse does not replace brushing. A small, extra-soft children’s toothbrush will be easiest to use. Keep your braces shiny! Some patients have difficulty brushing the tongue side of the teeth at first; do your best and know brushing will get easier with time.