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Dr. Larry Tabatchnick, DMD, MD
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon
Dr. Larry Tabatchnick is an oral and maxillofacial surgeon practicing in Fayetteville, NC. Dr. Tabatchnick specializes in the treatment of problems related to the face, mouth and jaws. As an oral and maxillofacial surgeon, Dr. Tabatchnick is a unique dental specialist who can provide emergency medicine, perform general surgery and give anesthesia. These medical doctors are the only type of medical care specialist who can administer anesthesia, besides anesthesiologists. Typical procedures performed by Dr. Tabatchnick are tooth extractions, especially wisdom teeth, corrective jaw surgery, cleft palate surgery and reconstructive surgery after an injury. Oral and maxillofacial surgeons can also perform dental work including placing dental implants. These surgeons might also deal with conditions of sleep apnea, oral cancers and more.
Dr. Larry Tabatchnick, DMD, MD
- Fayetteville, NC
- Accepting new patients
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Are these crackling sounds in my ear from TMJ?
It is somewhat normal to hear clicking or popping from the jaw joint (TMJ). As long as it is not causing any pain or difficulty in function, I would not be too concerned.
Wisdom teeth removal
Some teeth may be much more difficult to remove and thus referred to an Oral Surgeon rather then your dentist struggling to get them out.
Wisdom teeth pain after they're gone
Not sure what would be causing it unless there was some minor damage to the adjacent tooth. If it persists, have your dentist check it out.
What does recovery time look like for UPPP surgery?
Expect him to be very sore the first couple of weeks. Make sure you have lots of soup and broth. Cold drinks are helpful also. He will have to have another sleep study after all READ MORE
Expect him to be very sore the first couple of weeks. Make sure you have lots of soup and broth. Cold drinks are helpful also. He will have to have another sleep study after all is healed to determine how much improvement he has before deciding whether he needs any other therapy at night.
