Oral Surgery Wentzville
Welcome to St. Louis Oral and Maxillo-Facial Surgery. This web site provides general information regarding our practice located in Wentzville. If you have specific questions, please feel free to e-mail or call a member of our staff.
Our commitment is to provide State of the Art Oral Surgical Care, in a warm, caring atmosphere. In fact, we apply “The Golden Rule” principle in the care of all our patients.
Drs. Smith, Priddy and Ivey manage a wide variety of problems relating to the mouth, teeth, and facial regions. Your Oral and Maxillo-Facial Surgeon practices a full scope of Oral and Maxillo-facial surgery in Wentzville including:
Wentzville MO Oral Surgery Office Address & Directions
Oral & Maxillo-Facial Surgery at the Crossing
853 Medical Drive, Suite 115
Wentzville, MO 63385
Phone: Oral & Maxillo-Facial Surgery at the Crossing Phone Number 636-887-3100
Fax: 636-887-3102
Office Map
If this is the first time you have visited our Wentzville oral surgery office, the mapping service below will assist you in finding our location. Simply fill out the form below, and you will be presented with directions that include a map, the travel time, and distance.
Dental Implants Wentzville MO
Dental implants are changing the way people live! They are designed to provide a foundation for replacement teeth which look, feel, and function like natural teeth. The person who has lost teeth regains the ability to eat virtually anything and can smile with confidence, knowing that teeth appear natural and that facial contours will be preserved.
The implants themselves are tiny titanium posts that are inserted into the jawbone where teeth are missing. These metal anchors act as tooth root substitutes and are surgically placed into the jawbone. These posts provide stable anchors for artificial replacement teeth. Dental implants help preserve facial structure, preventing the bone deterioration that occurs when teeth are missing.
To learn more about dental implants in Wentzville, please either visit the “Dental Implant Surgery” section of our website or call our office at Oral & Maxillo-Facial Surgery at the Crossing Phone Number 636-887-3100.
Wisdom Teeth Wentzville MO
Wisdom teeth are the last teeth to erupt within the mouth. When they align properly, and gum tissue is healthy, wisdom teeth do not have to be removed. Unfortunately, this does not generally happen. The extraction of wisdom teeth is necessary when they are prevented from properly erupting within the mouth. They may grow sideways, partially emerge from the gum, and even remain trapped beneath the gum and bone.
These poorly positioned impacted teeth can cause many problems. When they are partially erupted, the opening around the tooth allows bacteria to grow and will eventually cause an infection. The result: swelling, stiffness, pain and illness. The most serious problem occurs when tumors or cysts form around the impacted wisdom tooth, resulting in the destruction of the jawbone and healthy teeth. Early removal is recommended to avoid such future problems and to decrease the surgical risk involved with the procedure.
To learn more about wisdom tooth removal in Wentzville, please either visit the “Wisdom Teeth Removal” page of our website or call our office at Oral & Maxillo-Facial Surgery at the Crossing Phone Number 636-887-3100.
Bone Grafting Wentzville MO
Over a period of time, the jawbone associated with missing teeth atrophies or is reabsorbed. This often leaves a condition in which there is poor quality and quantity of bone suitable for placement of dental implants. In these situations, most patients are not candidates for placement of dental implants.
We now have the ability to grow bone where needed. These bone graft procedures not only give us the opportunity to place implants of proper length and width, they also gives us a chance to restore functionality and esthetic appearance.
Drs. Smith, Priddy and Ivey perform a wide range of Bone Grafting procedures including:
Orthognatic Jaw Surgery Wentzville MO
Orthognathic Surgery Presentation
To provide you with a better understanding of orthognathic surgery, we have provided the following multimedia presentation. Many common questions pertaining to orthognathic surgery are discussed.
Oral Surgery Patient Reviews Wentzville
Kelsey Smith, DDS, MD, Clark Priddy DDS, MD, and David M Ivey DDS
Patient Review By Katy F
I will gladly send anyone who I know needs their wisdom teeth extracted to this team. Wonderful overall experience!
- Katy F