The name of our practice is Piney Point Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, but for some of the patients who visit us, surgery isn’t the best option. Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorder is actually a variety of dysfunctions of the TMJ, and there are numerous effective methods for treating TMJ disorders. In most cases, we are able to offer conservative, non-surgical treatment options for TMJ sufferers. We often partner with knowledgeable physical therapists to train patients to exercise their jaw muscles and joints in order to relieve pain and restore optimal function.
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TMJ Disorder: Exercises to Alleviate Pain
January 29, 2016
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What You Need to Know about Chemotherapy and Your Mouth
January 22, 2016
Chemotherapy has a number of well-known side effects including fatigue, nausea, muscle pain or weakness, and hair loss. What patients don’t always realize is that cancer treatments also affect their oral health. Like many other systemic diseases that are intricately linked to oral health, caring for your smile throughout chemotherapy improves your overall health during care. The expert team at Piney Point Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery is happy to help you care for your smile throughout chemotherapy.
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Piney Point the Go-To Practice for Houston Oral Surgery Emergencies
September 10, 2015
For patients in Houston oral surgery can’t always be prepared for. Facial trauma, oral infection, and sports accidents happen every day leading people to seek treatment from the talented team at Piney Point Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. Drs. Thomas M. Weil and Steve L. Koo are the go-to Houston oral surgeons. Our team is on-call with many local hospitals, and depending on the severity of the dental damage, we are available 24/7 to treat emergency patients in our practice or at a local emergency care facility. Call to find out more about Houston oral surgery for dental emergencies, or to schedule a surgical consultation at Piney Point Oral and maxillofacial Surgery.
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Protect Yourself Against Oral Cancer in Houston, TX
November 18, 2014
An estimated 40,000 plus people are diagnosed with oral cancer each year, making this cancer one of the 10 most commonly found malignancies in the world. The Oral Cancer Foundation has submitted statistics showing that just over half of those individuals will survive past the five year mark. Due to its asymptomatic nature, however, oral cancer is often diagnosed at a late stage. The key to survival for this cancer is early detection and treatment. Dr. Thomas M. Weil and Dr. Steve Koo, the oral and maxillofacial surgeons at Piney Point Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery in Houston, TX, are experts at detecting, diagnosing, and treating oral cancer.
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