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.
Patient Testimonials
Hear from our patients about their experiences with Facial Trauma and other procedures.
"I had a great experience coming to see Dr. Chai. He was fun. Yeah, I can chew food much, much better."
"We rushed to the ER, Dr. Chai came to stitch his lip up and he was amazing. He told me everything's going to be fine, was super gentle and calm with him and made him laugh, and just the whole team is incredible. "
" Dr. Chai is just a really charming, friendly, and he was very attentive and just a very, very wonderful person. The procedure went great. I'm already back to playing trumpet normally. "
"Well, in my original consultation, Dr. Nedbalski walked me through the entire procedure. He explained everything he was going to do, so it really put my mind at ease. He’s a very caring, competent oral surgeon. My overall experience at Boulder Oral Surgery was really good. "
"My experience was wonderful. Dr. Nedbalski took the time to explain the procedure, and the procedure was very smooth. This procedure was life-changing! "
"The procedures for each one of my children was really fast. The team was really good—clearly extremely experienced and very reassuring about what the process would look like. "
"he staff was incredibly friendly and comforting. Dr. Luter was very professional. He was kind. He made me feel at ease. He explained everything that he was going to do. "
"The staff here was absolutely excellent. They went above and beyond to let me know the process. Dr. Chai is one of the funniest people I have ever met. He completely put me at ease and he talked me through the entire process. It went incredibly well."
"Dr. Nedbalski is a really nice guy—he has always a smile, he always explains things. I always like him because he has such a warm personality, and you know he’s going to do good work. The procedure I went through was just fine. Recovery was good."
Building Better Smiles For Boulder
At Boulder Oral Surgery & Dental Implants, our goal is to bring you the best smile possible through exceptional oral surgery services tailored to meet your unique needs. From your first appointment to well after your procedure, we are here to support you on your journey to optimal oral health. We encourage you to reach out to our office to schedule a consultation and discover the life-changing power of oral surgery.