Technological advancements have made it easier than ever to replace missing teeth, making dentures, partials, crowns or bridgework unnecessary in many cases. Just like your natural tooth root when it's healthy, a tooth implant is anchored into and supported by the jawbone. Tooth implants can replace a single tooth or multiple teeth, and Dr. Williams places them with skill and precision. He can even perform bone graft procedures to help correct bone loss and create a solid foundation to support your new tooth.
With dental implants, Dr. Williams can give you the ability to eat what you like and to talk, laugh and smile with confidence. And research has shown that with a high-quality implant dentistry and proper self-care, your implant teeth can last a lifetime.
If your jaw is not large enough to accommodate your wisdom teeth, a host of problems can result. In addition to a risk of infection that can damage surrounding teeth, you may experience painful symptoms such as headaches, neck aches, pain in the face or throat and earaches. Ideally, you'll have these teeth removed before complications develop. But whether they are just coming in or have given you problems for years, Dr. Williams can help.
A receding or protruding chin or jawline affects your appearance and the way you feel about yourself, and such conditions often seriously interfere with your ability to bite, chew and speak. With his extensive training and experience in the specialty of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Dr. Williams can work closely with your dentist or orthodontist to create dramatic improvements with corrective jaw surgery.
Every time you open your mouth to eat, speak, yawn or smile, the temporomandibular joint (the "hinge" between the upper and lower jaw) is hard at work. Sometimes stress, an improper bite or a facial injury can bring on symptoms like clicking or popping sounds when you open your mouth, jaw locking or stiffness, severe headaches, ringing in the ears or tender, painful jaw muscles. This collection of symptoms is sometimes known as "TMJ." Dr. Williams has a deep understanding of the causes, symptoms and TMJ treatment options, both surgical and nonsurgical, available to help you, so there's no reason to suffer any longer.
We're all about giving advanced oral care with your comfort in mind. Schedule your consultation with us by giving us a call at 202-364-9400 (Chevy Chase office) or 301-540-8844 (Germantown). For your convenience, you can use our online appointment form. Patients come to us from other nearby locations, including Washington, DC and Bethesda, Chevy Chase Village and Gaithersburg in Montgomery County.
