Garett Seeba
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon | Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
595 East Medical Center Blvd Webster Tx, 77598About
Dr. Garett Seeba is an oral and maxillofacial surgeon practicing in Webster, Tx. Dr. Seeba specializes in the treatment of problems related to the face, mouth and jaws. As an oral and maxillofacial surgeon, Dr. Seeba 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. Seeba 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.
Education and Training
Louisiana State University New Orleans MD 2012
Medical College of Georgia DMD 2009
Louisiana State University New Orleans Oral & Maxillofacial 2015
Board Certification
American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
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Dental Implant Basics
Dental implants are the ideal way to replace missing teeth in many scenarios. Traditional options were leaving a space, partial denture or a bridge. Each choice has positive and negative aspects, but overall in many scenarios, a dental implant is best.Modern dental implants are generally composed of...
Can a dentist stabilize a loose tooth?
Yes but if it is loose from periodontal disease this will not solve the problem long term. X-rays will provide the answer. READ MORE
Do oral surgeons do gum grafts?
Yes but inquire with your specific provider. READ MORE
How can I make my mouth heal faster after oral surgery?
Good oral hygiene, sleep and adequate caloric intake. READ MORE
What is a more painful bone graft or implant?
Generally the graft procedure is a longer recovery than the implant. READ MORE
What anesthesia is done for bone graft?
Local plus/minus sedation if you want to be unaware. READ MORE
How long after extraction can I get a dental implant?
An Implant can be placed immediately at the time of extraction, after soft tissue healing (8 weeks), or after bone healing (4-6 months). Which you choose depends on the specific clinical scenario. READ MORE
How long after a molar tooth extraction can I get an implant?
Generally speaking, at least 8 weeks need to pass for soft tissue healing. Many practitioners prefer to wait longer (up to 6 months) for full bony healing. READ MORE
Stitches
Essentially a normal diet. Rinse after eating. READ MORE
Cleft lip operation for 7 mo. old?
It is timed like this so anesthesia is safer. READ MORE
Can implants be done without bone grafting?
Yes, it depends on the amount of native bone you have, however. READ MORE
How many hours does jaw surgery take?
It can range from 1.5-4 hours depending on complexity and the surgical plan. READ MORE
What happens if you leave a root in your gum?
Suggest yearly radiographic and clinical exam. The most common issue is periodontal disease if it is close to the surface. READ MORE
Oral surgery and flying
Speak to your surgeon typically little to no delay for flying READ MORE
Is it normal to have throbbing pain after tooth extraction?
I encourage you to be evaluated by your surgeon/dentist so you can be sure it is not an infection. READ MORE
How long do you stay in hospital after jaw surgery?
Many times overnight for observation but in some cases it is an outpatient surgery. READ MORE
Is jaw surgery necessary for open bite?
It depends on the severity and your skeletal alignment. A CBCT, clinical exam/cephalometric X-ray would help determine the need or lack thereof. READ MORE
What can you eat 3 days after wisdom teeth removal?
Soft & liquid foods. Follow your surgeon's suggested diet and slowly return to a normal diet. READ MORE
Is dental implant removal painful?
Many times they can simply be reverse torqued out with minimal pain. Each case is unique however. READ MORE
Does removing wisdom teeth change your face shape?
No significant changes in external facial shape. READ MORE
Do you need braces for underbite surgery?
Yes they are used to help align/refine your bite. READ MORE
Areas of expertise and specialization
Awards
- Texas Dentist of Year Nominee 2019 TX Academy of General Dentistry
- TDA 9th District President 2018 TDA
Professional Memberships
- American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
Charities and Philanthropic Endeavors
- dreamdachs.org (Dachshund Rescue)
Areas of research
Webster Texas Spear Study Club Leader
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