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Dr. Steve Traub, D.D.S.
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon
Dr. Steve Traub is an oral and maxillofacial surgeon practicing in Albuquerque, NM. Dr. Traub specializes in the treatment of problems related to the face, mouth and jaws. As an oral and maxillofacial surgeon, Dr. Traub is a unique dental specialist who can provide emergency medicine, perform general surgery and give anesthesia. These medical doctors are the only type of medical care specialist who can administer anesthesia, besides anesthesiologists. Typical procedures performed by Dr. Traub are tooth extractions, especially wisdom teeth, corrective jaw surgery, cleft palate surgery and reconstructive surgery after an injury. Oral and maxillofacial surgeons can also perform dental work including placing dental implants. These surgeons might also deal with conditions of sleep apnea, oral cancers and more.
Dr. Steve Traub, D.D.S.
- Albuquerque, NM
- University of New Mexico
- Accepting new patients
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How long should a maxillary bone fracture take to heal?
Bone healing is, to a certain degree, age dependent. Maxillary bone healing would be 4-5 weeks in a teenager, 5-6 weeks in a young adult, 6-8 weeks in a middle age adult, and 8-10 READ MORE
Bone healing is, to a certain degree, age dependent. Maxillary bone healing would be 4-5 weeks in a teenager, 5-6 weeks in a young adult, 6-8 weeks in a middle age adult, and 8-10 weeks in an older adult, roughly.
Is there a possibility of infection after a root canal treatment?
Definitely so. Even after a root canal there is a significant risk of infection. You should go back to the person who performed the procedure and you should probably be on an antibiotic. READ MORE
Definitely so. Even after a root canal there is a significant risk of infection. You should go back to the person who performed the procedure and you should probably be on an antibiotic. I take out many failing root canal teeth, short & long term.
My pain is not better even after a root canal treatment. What should I do?
Go back to the person who performed the surgery. If necessary, the tooth might require removal with immediate implant reconstruction.
My lower jaw is a little backwards. How can this be corrected?
Some people only need a chin advancement (genioplasty) procedure while others require movement of one or both jaws. You should see an oral surgeon and orthodontist.
I have two cysts in my upper jaw. Please suggest the treatment.
See an oral surgeon like me.
Oral surgery and flying
Probably the next day. Once you are ambulatory and able to function with normal faculties. Alot would depend on how much pain medicine you are taking.
