Facial Trauma

Repair After Injury

Facial trauma often occurs suddenly and varies in severity. Your oral surgeon can treat facial injuries of all kinds, from lacerations on the skin to bone fractures, restoring health and aesthetics.

An oral surgeon may be required when an injury has been sustained to the mouth, jaw, teeth, or face. Experienced oral surgeons like Dr. Nedbalski and Dr. Luter have a specialized understanding of facial structures and how to administer the right surgical treatment to restore balance to the face, minimize scarring, and promote optimal healing.

We understand injuries can happen at any time. If you or your child has sustained a facial trauma, please contact Boulder Oral Surgery as soon as possible for prompt evaluation and treatment. However, any injuries that occur outside usual business hours or are severe should be treated at the nearest emergency room by the oral surgeon on call.

Treating Facial Injuries

Facial Cuts

Cuts that have occurred inside or around the mouth are commonly treated with stitches. The best suturing technique will be determined and utilized to promote healing and minimize scarring.

Facial Fractures

Facial fractures differ from broken bones elsewhere in the body because they cannot be set with traditional casts. Instead, your oral surgeon will use wires, plates, and screws to set the bones in place.

Dental Injuries

Many times, a broken or cracked tooth can be treated by a dentist. However, if the tooth has been knocked out or broken at the socket, an oral surgeon may be required. Please call Boulder Oral Surgery if your tooth has been knocked out. Treatment within the first 30 minutes of a severe dental injury offers the best chance of saving a tooth. Please bring the tooth with you to our practice in a container of saliva or whole milk. Do not wipe off or clean the tooth.

In the instance where a natural tooth cannot be saved after an injury, your oral surgeon will discuss your options for tooth replacement, including dental implants.