Dr. Duong C. Nguyen D.D.S, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon
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Dr. Duong C. Nguyen D.D.S

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon | Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

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9900 Mcfadden Ave Suite 204 Westminster CA, 92683
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Dr. Duong Nguyen is an oral and maxillofacial surgeon practicing in Westminster, CA. Dr. Nguyen specializes in the treatment of problems related to the face, mouth and jaws. As an oral and maxillofacial surgeon, Dr. Nguyen 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. Nguyen 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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Dr. Duong C. Nguyen D.D.S's Expert Contributions
  • How long does it take to recover from a dental bone graft?

    The recovery from the procedure is about less than a week, however, it will take about 4-6 months for the grafted bone integrated with your natural bone. READ MORE

  • Is jaw surgery necessary for a crossbite?

    It depends. If your cross bite is caused by dentally, then an orthodontist, specialist in brace, can correct your problem. If it is a skeletal problem, i.e., your jaw bone grow at different rate, then you will need a jaw surgery to correct it. The best advice is for you to seek a consultation with an orthodontist first, if he/she thinks it is a jaw issue, then he/she will refer you to a certified oral & maxillofacial surgeon for treatment. READ MORE

  • Do they put you to sleep for oral cyst surgery?

    It depends on the type of cyst. If it is superficial and/or small that can be removed under local anesthesia then the surgeon will perform under local. If it is big and deep, then general anesthesia is required to benefit both the patient and the surgeon. READ MORE

  • Is it normal to run a fever after dental implant surgery?

    I don’t think it’s normal to have a fever after dental implant. You should monitor your condition, especially during this pandemic. READ MORE

  • Mouth problems?

    I suggest that you see an Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon for further evaluation. It seems that you may have a systemic problem. READ MORE

  • Do all implants require bone grafts?

    No it’s not true. Only those patients who have bone deficiency, either in height or thickness or both in the area of the implant going to be placed,then require bone grafts prior to placement of the implant. READ MORE

  • When can I stop rinsing with salt water after tooth extraction?

    You can continue to rinse your mouth with salt water until the socket is healed. READ MORE

  • How many days should you rest after wisdom teeth surgery?

    Normally, I tell my patients 3 days because it takes 3 days for the swelling to go down, but again, it varies from patient to patient. READ MORE

  • Can missing teeth cause jaw problems?

    It depends on how many and where are the missing teeth. If missing one or two, probably it’s not much a problem except for functionality, you may not able to chew or bite food properly. If you miss all the back teeth, then yes, in the long run can cause the jaw joint problem. READ MORE

  • Is jaw surgery necessary for crossbite?

    It depends on the degree of cross bite. If it is slightly and can be corrected with brace, dental cross bite, then the orthodontist can manipulate without surgery. Here, I mean a specialist orthodontist, not a general dentist who does orthodontic treatment. If it is severe crossbite, skeletal crossbite, then you will need jaw surgery to correct it. It is important to have a correct and functional bite to prevent damaging your jaw joints on the long run. Best is to have a consultation with an orthodontist and oral maxillofacial surgeon for a throughly exam and evaluation. READ MORE

  • Is corrective jaw surgery worth it?

    Yes, it is. Put aside the cosmetic aspect of it, the corrective jaw surgery gives you a proper function of your bite to prevent many future problems such as temporomandibular diseases, i.e, jaw join dysfunction and disease. READ MORE

  • What is the best thing to eat after dental surgery?

    It depends on the degree of the surgery the post op surgery diets will vary. Simple surgery like tooth extraction to major surgery like jaws reconstruction , the diet can be from normal food to purée food. Best thing is to follow the instruction of the surgeon. READ MORE

  • How do you sleep after oral surgery?

    For the first few days you sleep with 2 pillows to maintain your head up about 30 to 60 degree angle. The reason is to keep the swelling go down instead of upward to your eyes. READ MORE

  • Is it okay to eat normally if my wisdom tooth stitches have dissolved/fallen out (normally)?

    Yes you can resume your normal diet now, however, avoid hard foods that can cause bleeding in the area of surgery, since the soft tissue is still very premature. Must keep the area clean after each meal, to prevent food trapped in the sockets and cause infection. Use a syringe with lightly salt water, salty like soup, to push out debris accumulated in there. Good luck. READ MORE

  • Can I drink water before oral surgery?

    If you are going under general anesthesia for your surgery, then no food or water for at least 8 hrs before surgery. You can take your daily medication with a small sip of water only, if necessary. READ MORE

  • Food stuck in wisdom teeth?

    You can use the same syringe that you use after the surgery to flush the food out of the socket, but gently, do not force the water jet in there, you may disturb the soft tissue at the bottom of the socket. The way it healed is from bottom up, so by now your socket is lining with a layer of soft gum tissue, gradually it will fill up the hole. Good luck. READ MORE

  • How long does it take to recover from dental surgery?

    It all depends on the nature of the surgery. Simple extraction of compromised tooth can be 1-2 days, more major surgery such as wisdom teeth may require longer time; the more invasive the surgery the longer it takes to recover. It also depends on the individual, with a same surgery some may take longer than other to recuperate from the surgery. READ MORE

  • How soon after tooth extraction can I use toothpaste?

    Same day READ MORE

  • Should I see a dentist or oral surgeon for jaw pain?

    Oral surgeon for sure READ MORE

  • How long does it take to correct an open bite?

    It can take about 1-1 1/2 years because you will need ortho treatment prior the surgery to set your teeth into certain position before we can perform the surgery, and after the surgery you will need further ortho treatment to tighten up and stabilized your bites. READ MORE

Dr. Duong C. Nguyen D.D.S's Practice location

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9900 Mcfadden Ave Suite 204 -
Westminster, CA 92683
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Dr. Duong C. Nguyen D.D.S has a rating of 2 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 3 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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