Dr. Ali Alijanian DDS
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon | Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
1150 Civic Dr Suite 101 Walnut Creek CA, 94596About
Dr. Ali Alijanian is an oral and maxillofacial surgeon practicing in Walnut Creek, CA. Dr. Alijanian specializes in the treatment of problems related to the face, mouth and jaws. As an oral and maxillofacial surgeon, Dr. Alijanian 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. Alijanian 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.
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I have a crooked smile. Do I need surgery to correct this?
I think the best place to start is by scheduling a consultation with your general dentist or orthodontist so they can discuss your treatment options with you. In many cases surgery is not required to correct a crooked smile. READ MORE
My wisdom tooth is aching. Is it better to have it extracted?
If they are impacted and or cause crowding in your teeth, it is recommended that they be removed to avoid damaging the surrounding teeth. If they grow in correctly positioned, healthy and function properly, it is not necessary to have them removed.Wisdom teeth, if not grown properly, can cause further dental problems, including damage to surrounding teeth, jaw damage (cyst growth), inflamed/infected gum tissues, cavities, alignment problems, or sinus issues. READ MORE
My wisdom tooth is piercing my gum. What should I do?
The best action to take while traveling would be to keep the area clean and start with warm salt water rinses 2-3 times a day. You may also take any over the counter pain relievers (Advil,Motrin, Tylenol)as directed. Please reach out to your general dentist or Oral surgeon to schedule a consultation as soon as you return from travel. We would love to be your specialist of choice. READ MORE
Adult tooth is loose. What should I do?
The tooth needs to be stabilized and positioned properly. READ MORE
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