Okanagan Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Associates
400-550 West Avenue V1Y 4Z4 Kelowna, BC, Canada

HOW OFTEN SHOULD I BE SCREENED? We would recommend performing an oral cancer self-examination monthly and remember that your mouth is one of your body’s most important warning systems. Do not ignore suspicious lumps or sores. Please contact us so we may help. Learn More https://www.okanaganoralsurgery.com/procedu/oral-pathology/... . . . . . #okanagan #ylw #okanaganlifestyle #kelownanow #explorekelowna #visitpenticton #okanaganliving #vernonnow #pentictonnow #kelowna #okanaganoralsurgeon #orlasurgeon #oralsurgery #okanagandental #okanaganoralsurgeon #kelownadentist #vernondentist #pentictondentist #local #okanaganbusiness #swequity10

TREATING EARLY IDENTIFIED IMPACTED EYETEETH May involve an orthodontist placing braces to open spaces to allow for proper eruption of adult teeth. Treatment may also require referral to an oral surgeon for extraction of over-retained baby teeth and/or selected adult teeth that are blocking the eruption of the all-important eyeteeth. The oral surgeon will also need to remove any extra teeth (supernumerary teeth) or growths that are blocking the eruption of any of the adult tee...th. If the eruption path is cleared and the space is opened up by age 11-12, there is a good chance the impacted eyetooth will erupt with nature’s help alone. If the eyetooth is allowed to develop too much (age 13-14), the impacted eyetooth will not erupt by itself even with the space cleared for its eruption. If the patient is too old (over 40), there is a much higher chance the tooth will be fused in position. In these cases, the tooth will not budge despite all the efforts of the orthodontist and oral surgeon to erupt it into place. Sadly, the only option at this point is to extract the impacted tooth and consider an alternate treatment to replace it in the dental arch (crown on a dental implant or a fixed bridge). Learn More https://www.okanaganoralsurgery.com/proce/impacted-canines/ . . . . . #okanagan #ylw #okanaganlifestyle #kelownanow #explorekelowna #visitpenticton #okanaganliving #vernonnow #pentictonnow #kelowna #okanaganoralsurgeon #orlasurgeon #oralsurgery #okanagandental #okanaganoralsurgeon #kelownadentist #vernondentist #pentictondentist #local #okanaganbusiness #swequity10

SYMPTOMS OF SLEEP APNEA.... Repeated cycles of decreased oxygenation lead to very serious cardiovascular problems. Additionally, these individuals suffer from excessive daytime sleepiness, depression, and loss of concentration. If this is you or someone you know, we would love to speak with you further about possible treatments to assist you. For your consultation contact our office (link in bio)... Learn More https://www.okanaganoralsurgery.com/procedures/sleep-apnea/ . . . . . #okanagan #ylw #okanaganlifestyle #kelownanow #explorekelowna #visitpenticton #okanaganliving #vernonnow #pentictonnow #kelowna #okanaganoralsurgeon #orlasurgeon #oralsurgery #okanagandental #okanaganoralsurgeon #kelownadentist #vernondentist #pentictondentist #local #okanaganbusiness #swequity10

After a wonderful career as a certified dental assistant, our little Lynne has retired. Thank you for your hard work and dedication Lynne. We wish you the very best!... #retirement #dentaltechnicianlife #dentaloffice #kelownadental

SLEEP APNEA TREATMENT OPTIONS There are several treatment options available. An initial treatment may consist of using a CPAP machine that delivers pressurized oxygen through a nasal mask to limit obstruction at night. There are also surgical treatment options available. One option involves surgical repositioning of the upper and lower jaw to increase the size of the airway (orthognathic surgery). This procedure is done in the hospital under general anesthesia and requires a... one to two-day overnight stay in the hospital. OSA is a very serious condition that needs careful attention and treatment. At Okanagan Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, we will ensure you are provided with the best treatment and care. Learn More https://www.okanaganoralsurgery.com/procedures/sleep-apnea/ . . . . . #okanagan #ylw #okanaganlifestyle #kelownanow #explorekelowna #visitpenticton #okanaganliving #vernonnow #pentictonnow #kelowna #okanaganoralsurgeon #orlasurgeon #oralsurgery #okanagandental #okanaganoralsurgeon #kelownadentist #vernondentist #pentictondentist #local #okanaganbusiness #swequity10