Oral Surgeons, Cosmetic Surgery, Dental Implants
Warminster PA, Richboro PA, Fort Washington PA

Dental Implants

Dental implants are designed to provide a foundation for replacement teeth which look and function like natural teeth. The implants themselves are tiny titanium posts which are inserted into the jawbone to act as tooth root substitutes. Small posts are then attached to the implant which provide stable anchors for replacement teeth. With dental implants, the person who has lost teeth regains the ability to eat virtually anything and can smile with confidence, knowing that teeth appear natural.

Wisdom Teeth

Wisdom teeth are the last teeth to develop within the mouth. When they align properly, and gum tissue is healthy, wisdom teeth often do not have to be removed. Unfortunately, this does not generally happen. The removal of wisdom teeth is necessary when they are prevented from properly erupting within the mouth (also known as impacted). They may grow sideways, partially emerge from the gum, and even remain trapped beneath the gum and bone.

TMJ

TMJ (temporomandibular joint) disorders are a family of problems related to your complex jaw joint. If you have had symptoms like pain or a "clicking" sound, you'll be glad to know that these problems are more easily diagnosed and treated than they were in the past. Since some types of TMJ problems can lead to more serious conditions, early detection and treatment are important.

Oral Surgeons

Oral Surgeons receive up to 6 additional years of hospital-based surgical and general anesthesia training. Our surgeon Dr. Schelkun is Board Certified, a step which requires additional training. Oral surgeons treat a variety of conditions related to the face, mouth and jaw including wisdom teeth, jaw surgery, tmj disorders and dental implants.

Dr. Schelkun - Oral Surgeon, Cosmetic Surgeon, Dr. Schwartz, (retired)