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Oral Facial Reconstruction and Implant Center
TMJ disorders are a collection of conditions characterized by pain in the jaw’s joints and muscles. The TMJ is a joint that joins the jaw with the skull, allowing it to open and close. TMJ issues can be treated by TMJ aventura surgery to repair or replace portions of the jaw. Understanding TMJ Disorders Categories of TMJ Disorders TMJ issues…
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Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorder is caused by irregularities in the bite system. Once the muscles, joints, and teeth no longer function accordingly, the imbalance in your mouth’s movement can lead to a lot of symptoms. The most common symptoms of TMJ in Coral Springs are tinnitus, dizziness, vertigo, tooth damage, headaches, and jaw pain. Sometimes, it may even alter the…
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You may have heard someone complain about the symptoms of TMJ disorder a few hours after having their tooth extracted by an oral surgeon. Due to symptoms such as locking or popping of the jaw, those people may have associated these symptoms with their wisdom teeth. Continue reading to know whether extraction of wisdom teeth in Plantation is truly the…
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When it comes to cases of mild TMJ, over-the-counter medications and jaw exercises can typically do the trick and quell symptoms. However, if the pain and discomfort are affecting your daily routine, it is recommended that you seek medical help to treat TMJ in Plantation. And while some patients are able to achieve lasting relief from a TMJ disorder, many…
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If your jaws incessantly hurt and you can’t move them freely, you’re probably suffering from a TMJ disorder. Having to deal with this condition can be very difficult, especially because doctors still don’t fully understand and determine the root cause of TMJ disorders. It may be due to bruxism or an impacted tooth. Hence, if you think you have to…
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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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