Category: TMJ
Oral Facial Reconstruction and Implant Center
Do you have a clenched or tense jaw? Jaw clenching might be triggered by stress, an injury, or simply an overworked jaw. It can cause jaw pain, soreness, and TMJ problems. Dr. Juan G. Lopez is an expert in TMJ in Coral Springs and can diagnose abnormalities with the joint. It’s necessary to get a diagnosis and treatment for jaw…
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Are you having trouble sleeping at night and aren’t even aware of it? According to the American Sleep Apnea Association, approximately 22 million Americans have sleep apnea, with nearly 80% of moderate to severe cases undiagnosed. As inconvenient as this illness can be, it can also be linked to other problems, such as chronic jaw pain. Continue reading to find…
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Displacement of the disc in the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) can result in a variety of oral and facial symptoms. Open-joint surgery for TMJ in Coral Springs may be the best option when a patient has persistent pain and noticeable jaw dysfunction that does not respond to non-surgical interventions. What Should You Expect After TMJ Open Surgery? How Long Does It Take to Recover from TMJ Replacement Surgery? After open surgery, pain relievers and anti-swelling medications are…
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TMJ disorders are relatively common. Some conditions are mild enough to resolve on their own, while most others can be treated without surgery. On the other hand, patients with severe TMJ issues or a malfunctioning jaw joint may consider surgery. Most doctors will try various therapies for temporomandibular joint (TMJ) problems before recommending an arthroscopy in TMJ Pembroke pine. Why…
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Because the jaw is such a vital part of your body, discomfort caused by issues with TMJ in Plantation and should be treated as soon as possible. TMJ (temporomandibular joint) disorder occurs when the jaw does not function properly. Determining the exact source of TMJ pain or attributing it to a single factor might be challenging, but let’s narrow it down. Understanding Temporomandibular Disorders Most Common Symptoms Restriction in…
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Dear Valued Patients,
We’ve been serving our community since 1975 and have continued to serve our community by attending dental emergencies throughout the COVID-19 crisis.
With that in mind, Oral Facial Reconstruction and Implant Center HAS REOPENED four of its five offices located in Plantation, Aventura, Pembroke Pines, and Coral Springs. The openings are effective as of July 7th, 2020 and the offices will be open 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. For our Plantation location, we will be open from 9 a.m to 1 p.m Monday, through Friday. Our Coral Springs location will be closed Tuesdays and Thursdays, and our Aventura location will be closed Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, until further notice.
Our Miami Beach location is closed temporarily, please give us a call if you have any questions.
As you know, your health and safety is our main concern, we will continue to follow strict OSHA and CDC Guidelines. We boast state-of-the-art sterilization centers and we will be implementing the following guidelines to maintain patient safety:
· Prior to your visit, we ask that you go to our website www.oralfacial.com. Click on the top right button, online forms, and fill out paperwork, print and bring to your visit so we may decrease wait-times.
· All patients will be carefully screened prior to their visit. We ask that you inform our schedulers of any symptoms and advise us if you have recently traveled locally or internationally via plane, cruise ship, or other forms of mass transportation.
· We ask that you bring a complete list of medications you are currently taking, as well as any allergies you may have.
· If you bring family members to your visit, please ask them to remain in the car as we are limiting the office to patients only.
· We will require all patients to wear facemasks, your temperature will be taken, and we will also require that patients sanitize their hands.
Please remember that we are taking these necessary precautions so we can continue to bring you the quality surgical care you’ve come to expect from our name. Together we will get through this, and we look forward to seeing you in the near future.
Sincerely,
Dr.’s Friedman, Payton, Cardenas, and Lopez
Oral Facial Reconstruction and Implant Center
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