Wisdom Teeth & Dental Surgery

• Dental extraction and removal of third molars (wisdom teeth) or other teeth as required
• Preparation of the mouth for dentures
• Removal or exposure of teeth for orthodontic treatment
• Repair of failed root canals
• Diagnosis, biopsies and treatment of the soft tissues of the mouth
• Surgical removal of cysts and tumors
  

Care & Treatment for Children & Adolescents

To ensure a positive experience when treating children, we incorporate their emotional needs into our treatment plan for their physical condition. We explain all procedures in understandable, age appropriate language, and then encourage their questions and participation. All services are rendered in a manner that enables children to feel safe and secure. We provide:

• Safe and effective sedation and anesthesia for children
• Diagnosis with consideration for growth and development of the face and jaws
• Tooth extractions
• Accident, injury and trauma care
  

Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction, (TMJ or TMD)

TMJ dysfunction produces headaches and facial pain. It can be caused by problems with the muscles that move the jaw or it may result from injury to the jaw joint. Dr. Collins has more than 20 years of experience in the treatment of TMJ and has participated in research to evaluate surgical and non-surgical treatments of this difficult condition. The vast majority of patients experience relief from pain and improved function without surgery through conservative treatment protocols.

Surgery is an option for a small percentage of patients for whom jaw joint repair or disc replacement is indicated.

Sleep Apnea & Snoring

Sleep apnea is a common condition that results in breathing obstructions and excessive snoring that disrupts sleep. Sleep apnea can lead to daytime sleepiness, mood changes and other serious medical problems. Surgical and non-surgical treatments are available and will depend on whether the condition results from misalignment of the jaws or soft tissue abnormalities.

Reconstructive Dental Implant Surgery for Permanent Tooth Replacement Through Osseointegration

Osseointegration - grafting titanium implants into bone - is a revolutionary advance in restorative dentistry that has been proven successful in over thirty years of clinical trials. Titanium dental implants provide a permanent anchor for single tooth or multiple teeth replacement.

Dental implants permanently replace missing teeth and can be used as an alternative to dentures, bridges and other non-permanent replacement options. Bone grafting with titanium implants may be also used for facial and soft tissue reconstruction needed as a result of cancer, birth defects or injury.

Corrective jaw & facial surgery

Jaw and/or facial abnormalities resulting from injury, uneven growth, or heredity may be corrected with proper surgical treatments. Before making a decision, patients are provided with advanced video imaging that will enable them to see the expected outcome of the proposed treatment. We can also provide the opportunity to speak with past patients who have had a similar procedure.

Corrective procedures include:

• Restoration of facial balance
• Jaw alignment, bite correction (orthognathic surgery)
• Cleft lip and palate reconstruction
• Soft tissue repair
• Facial bone and jaw fractures
• Dental injuries
  

Facial Cosmetic Surgery

Removal of moles or tumors, treatment of skin abnormalities and surgery to enhance the appearance of the nose, chin and eyes is sometimes combined with other corrective or reconstructive surgery. Cosmetic surgery is also an option when no corrective issue exists.