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Steven A Saxe D.M.D. Board Certified ABOMS

U.S.
On Vacation
returns 12/01/2009
Expertise

The Dental specialty of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

Experience in the area

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery practice for 18 years

Organizations

AAOMS ABOMS ADA NDBA NDA SNDS

Education/Credentials

Washington University School of Dental Medicine D.M.D. Sinai Hospital of Detroit Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

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Recent Answers from Steven A Saxe D.M.D. Board Certified ABOMS

2009-11-22 protuding chin not jaw:

Dear Kevin, Yes an Oral & Maxilofacial Surgeon can fix your chin be sure to consult with a board certified one. Depending on the deformity you may also require an Orthodontist or "braces" dentist

2009-11-21 tooth extraction:

DEAR RABB, THE TISSUE SHOULD BE GENTLY BRUSHED 3 TIMES A DAY, AND RINSE IMMEDIATELY AFTER GENTLY. IT IS NORMAL FOR DEBRIS TO ACCUMULATE THIS IS NORMAL. I recommend that if you have further concerns

2009-11-17 First Molar Extraction:

Dear JJ, It sounds as if you need to brush better. The only symptom of a dry socket is a relentless pain that does not go away with pain medication, and you cannot sleep. I recommend that if you have

2009-11-14 surgery:

Dear Manisha, Yes there may be alternatives. If you did need surgery it is not painful and relatively simple an out patient procedure. I am not sure of your particular situation it involves a comprehensive

2009-11-03 do i have a oral fistula that will heal by itself?:

Dear Steven It is possible that the fistula may spontaneously close. Hopefully you are on antibiotics. If after 2 weeks there is no resolution it should be closed by a board certified oral & maxillofacial

 

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