James Harlan
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon | Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
8101 S. Walker Ave., Suite E Oklahoma City Oklahoma, 73139About
Dr. James Harlan is an oral and maxillofacial surgeon practicing in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Dr. Harlan specializes in the treatment of problems related to the face, mouth and jaws. As an oral and maxillofacial surgeon, Dr. Harlan is a unique dental specialist who can provide emergency care, perform surgery on the face, mouth and jaws, and give general anesthesia. These specialists are the only other type of medical care specialist who can administer general anesthesia, besides anesthesiologists. Typical procedures performed by Dr. Harlan are tooth extractions, especially wisdom teeth, dental implant placement, bone grafting in the upper or lower jaw, corrective jaw surgery, and reconstructive surgery after an injury to the face or mouth.
Education and Training
OU College of Dentistry DDS 2012
UofL School of Medicine MD 2016
Provider Details
James Harlan's Expert Contributions
Do I need to remove the cyst in my mouth?
It depends on what it is coming from, but most likely you do. Almost all cysts in the mouth come from the teeth, and the most common type of cyst is a "periodontal" cyst, which is when a tooth "dies" either from trauma to the tooth or from a big cavity. There are also cysts that can be associated with impacted wisdom teeth, known as dentigerous cysts or odontogenic keratocysts. Cysts that are associated with impacted wisdom teeth will continue to grow, and can shift teeth around or even weaken your jaw until it breaks. These should definitely be removed. READ MORE
Is surgery the only treatment for TMJ?
Surgery is DEFINITELY not the only treatment for TMJ disorder. In fact, in my opinion, surgery should be a last resort, especially for young people. There are a wide range of causes for TMJ disorders, and treatment can range anywhere from a soft diet and warm compresses occasionally, all the way to a total joint replacement and multiple surgeries. I would recommend you see a dentist or oral surgeon with experience managing TMJ symptoms, and I wouldn't consider jumping in to surgery unless several more conservative treatments don't work. Many types of TMJ disorders can improve with time, if left alone. READ MORE
How long does an extracted wisdom tooth take to heal?
Wisdom teeth can be very easy to take out sometimes, and other times they can be very difficult and take up to an hour to remove. How long it takes to heal depends on: 1. your age (the older you are, the slower you heal) 2. how difficult your teeth were to remove (your dentist or oral surgeon can tell you how difficult they will likely be) 3. other heal factors, such as diabetes, that cause delayed healing. In general, most people that have their wisdom teeth out are able to eat normal foods again within 3-5 days, but the sockets where the teeth came out may not close for up to 2 weeks, which is normal. READ MORE
Areas of expertise and specialization
Professional Memberships
- American Dental Association
- Oklahoma Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
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