Facial Trauma
Facial trauma injuries include
- Jaw or facial bone fractures
- Broken or avulsed teeth, or other dental injuries
- Facial cuts
Treating Facial Injuries
Oral Surgery Services is here for all of your oral and maxillofacial needs, including emergencies. Safety, comfort, and care of our patients are our top priorities. The severity and location of your injury will determine the best course of treatment. Common facial trauma injuries and treatment plans include the following:
Facial Cuts
Stitches are a common treatment for a cut on the face or in the mouth. We will determine and use the best technique for the stitches to ensure the wound heals with as little scarring as possible.
Facial Fractures
If a fracture has been sustained in the facial bones, a traditional cast will not work. Instead, an oral surgeon will use screws, plates, and wires to stabilize the bone. Setting facial bones is usually performed under the skin, so there is minimal scarring.
Dental Injuries
The dentist usually fixes a cracked or broken tooth. However, if a tooth is completely knocked out or even broken at the socket, an oral surgeon is the most qualified to provide treatment. Visit our office immediately if a tooth has been knocked out. Bring the tooth with you. Do not wipe off the tooth or disinfect it — put it in a container of saliva or whole milk. The first 30 minutes after the injury offers the best chance for us to save the tooth. If your tooth cannot be saved, we will discuss replacement options with you, such as dental implants.
Facial Trauma Treatment at Oral Surgery Services
If you or a loved one has sustained a facial trauma, seek treatment immediately. Oral Surgery Services is available to you for any oral and maxillofacial emergency. We have offices in Metairie, LA, and Gretna, LA, for your convenience. Contact our office as soon as possible after the injury has occurred. We will try our best to see you as soon as possible.
Types of Anesthesia
As oral surgeons, Dr. Smith, Dr. Ferguson, and Dr. Chuang have undergone years of training to become experts at performing all types of oral and maxillofacial procedures, including the safe administration of anesthesia. Your treatment plan, including your options for anesthesia, will be discussed in detail before your procedure.
Patient Testimonials
Hear from our patients about their experiences with Facial Trauma and other procedures.
"Hi, I'm Al from Chalmette. I came to see Dr. Ferguson for a dental implant. When I first walked in, it was amazing. I found the staff here to be very helpful and friendly. Dr. Ferguson, he was like an old friend to me and he explained everything, all the procedures to me about the implants. The procedure went very good, better than I thought, and the outcome is fantastic. My quality of life is fantastic, and now I just feel more confident in myself. To all my family and friends in Laplace, I would highly recommend Dr. Ferguson."
"Hi, I'm Alex from Kenner, and I went to Oral Surgery Services to get my wisdom teeth removed. When I first walked into this practice, I was greeted with nice smiles and good scenery. Everybody made me feel comfortable. I knew I was in good hands. Dr. Ferguson was a very nice man who made sure I felt safe. My procedure went so well. My recovery went very smoothly and within due time I was fine. It feels great to have a beautiful, healthy smile, all because of Dr. Ferguson. My overall experience at Oral Surgery Services was very nice. Everybody was super kind and friendly and the surgery was perfect. All my friends and family and Estelle, I highly recommend Oral Surgery Services."
"My name’s Alicia, I live in New Orleans, and I came to OSS for extractions and bone grafting. The overall experience was just very pleasant. The environment is very calm and warm and welcoming. Everybody was really helpful. I felt safe, which is really important to me. Dr. Smith was very transparent. He made me feel very comfortable. My recovery was just as I expected, just as the doctor told me it was going to be. It was very quick. It was so smooth, I didn’t even know it happened. I would one hundred percent recommend OSS to anyone in New Orleans or Jefferson Parish."
"My name is Amy, and I am from Metairie, Louisiana. My son was here for services with Dr. Ferguson. Our orthodontist found that his wisdom teeth were coming in at a severe angle — all four — and she referred us to Dr. Ferguson for that extraction. Dr. Ferguson is an ultimate professional. He made us extremely comfortable from the first meeting. The staff here is professional and very efficient. My son’s surgery went extremely well, and recovery went very well, actually a little better than I was expecting. Overall, my family had an exceptional experience here. For my family and friends in Metairie, I would highly recommend OSS."
"Hi, I'm Anne from New Orleans. I am a parent of a wisdom tooth patient, and we came to Oral Surgery Services. The staff was wonderful from the word go from the beginning. We saw Dr. Ferguson, and he was absolutely fantastic. Dr. Ferguson is incredibly personable he is on top of his game. The procedure for our son went incredibly well and it's been perfect ever since. It was a very great experience. I highly recommend oral surgery services."
"My name is Ashley. I live in Kenner, Louisiana, and I had a tooth extraction. I had two surgeries on my jaw to remove abscesses, and I had an implant placed so that I could ultimately get a permanent tooth. Everything went great, I’ve now got the permanent tooth, and I have had zero problems with it — it’s been great, and I absolutely have no worries about it for the future ever having any problems with it again. Oh, when I first came in to meet everyone, it was amazing. I walked in the door, I was greeted immediately, I was comfortable. Dr. Ferguson is an excellent, excellent surgeon and a wonderful human being — the way he treated me, and he just genuinely cares about his patients. Dr. Ferguson and his team made me feel like family here. I had a great experience here, and I would highly recommend Oral Surgery Services."
"My name is Cecelia. I’m from Metairie, Louisiana, and I had a dental extraction, bone graft, and a dental implant. I was very apprehensive before coming in. First of all, I’d never had anything like this — you hear about it — but they’re very nice. It’s a busy office, but you never feel rushed, and it’s personable service. Staff is very kind. They are very warm and cordial. Dr. Smith is very professional and very knowledgeable. Everything went well, and I had a very good experience. For my friends and family in Metairie and the New Orleans area, I highly recommend Dr. Smith."
"Hi, I'm Cindy from Metairie. I came to Oral Surgery Services for a dental implant. The staff were amazing. They were very gentle, friendly, and warm and welcoming. Just made me feel right at home. Dr. Ferguson, he's an excellent surgeon. He is also an MD. His qualifications are impeccable and I really, really felt comfortable in his care. My procedure was very smooth. Everything was just perfect. My quality of life has improved immensely. It feels wonderful to have a beautiful, healthy smile again. I would definitely recommend oral surgery services to everyone."
"My name is David and I am from, born and raised, in New Orleans, and my dentist recommended me to Dr. Ferguson for the possibility of getting implants. My overall experience here has been exceptional. When I first walked in, the team made me feel comfortable and at home. Dr. Ferguson has a great bedside manner. I think that put me at quite a bit of ease when I first met him. He’s guided me through this procedure and he’s going to see me through the procedure. I would strongly recommend Oral Surgery Services to anyone—New Orleans, Metairie, Kenner—but I think it’s well worth a visit from anywhere."
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