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Dr. Craig Morris, DDS, MD
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon
Dr. Craig Morris is an oral and maxillofacial surgeon practicing in Denton, TX. Dr. Morris specializes in the treatment of problems related to the face, mouth and jaws. As an oral and maxillofacial surgeon, Dr. Morris 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. Morris 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. Craig Morris, DDS, MD
- Denton, TX
- Accepting new patients
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Can I go to work the next day after wisdom tooth extraction?
It would depend upon several factors. First, how many teeth you are having removed. The more teeth being removed, the more likely you are to need an extended recovery period. READ MORE
It would depend upon several factors. First, how many teeth you are having removed. The more teeth being removed, the more likely you are to need an extended recovery period. Second, what is required of the surgeon to remove the teeth. Typically, if bone has to be removed, it will generally cause the patient more post-operative pain and swelling. Generally, more effort is required to remove lower teeth. The lower jaw is generally very hard. Third, how vain you are. Many times, the patient will have significant swelling but very little to no pain following surgery. You may feel uncomfortable with your appearance and therefore require time to heal. I recommend you speak with your surgeon prior to treatment. He/she can give you a much better idea of what to expect post-operatively.
How long is the hospital stay after jaw surgery?
Sir, your question is very vague and lacks essential details. You failed to mention what type of "jaw surgery" you will be undergoing. Assuming you are referring to some type READ MORE
Sir, your question is very vague and lacks essential details. You failed to mention what type of "jaw surgery" you will be undergoing. Assuming you are referring to some type of orthognathic surgery, 24-48 hours is pretty standard. That is assuming that there are no complications associated with the surgery or anesthesia. I have seen cases were the patient was admitted in the early a.m. and was discharged on the same day. It depends entirely upon the nature of the surgery you are having, how you respond to the surgery and if any complications are encountered with the surgery and/or anesthesia. In addition, you must take in to account how comfortable your surgeon feels about your progress and what his/her experiences have been. In my opinion, this is a question that you should direct toward your surgeon for a much more definitive answer. In addition, you should consider being a bit more descriptive of the procedure you are undergoing. "Jaw surgery" is a very broad description which may encompass many different types of surgery with different intraoperative and postoperative expectations and outcomes.
Can missing teeth cause jaw problems?
Yes, missing teeth can cause a variety of problems. Over closing causing strain on one or both sides of the TMJ and thinning or loss of bone in the area or areas where teeth are READ MORE
Yes, missing teeth can cause a variety of problems. Over closing causing strain on one or both sides of the TMJ and thinning or loss of bone in the area or areas where teeth are missing can occur. This can lead to fracture of the jaw and make it extremely difficult to replace missing teeth. It can and most often does lead to unwanted facial changes and digestive problems if left untreated by a dentist.
