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Dr. Elom Kwame

Dentist | Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

3020 Childrens Way San Diego CA, 92123
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Dr. Elom Kwame is an oral and maxillofacial surgeon practicing in San Diego, CA. Dr. Kwame specializes in the treatment of problems related to the face, mouth and jaws. As an oral and maxillofacial surgeon, Dr. Kwame 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. Kwame 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. Elom Kwame's Expert Contributions
  • Fistula

    Unfortunately, it seems as if you have an infected tooth. The bacteria has walled itself off and a new environment has formed. Please visit your nearest dentist to get X-rays to see how far the infection has spread. You will have to have the tooth (possibly multiple teeth) removed. If you are not on antibiotics, please have your local dentist prescribe an antibiotic you are not allergic to. Hope this helps. READ MORE

  • How long does a molar bridge last?

    Typically anywhere from 7-10years depending on homecare, diet and hygiene. Also, what do the adjacent teeth look like? Is there stability in the surrounding bone? What are the pocket depths? Are there teeth contralateral to it? These are all factors that contribute to longevity. READ MORE

  • Can a gum abscess go away on its own?

    No it does not go away on its own Dr. Elom Kwame, DDS READ MORE

Professional Society Memberships

  • NDA, ADA, CDA

What do you attribute your success to?

  • \"Perseverance; the love of dentistry and the craft of dentistry that kept me persevering, even in the face of adversity. A lot of support by family and friends as well as great mentors. This is a large part of why I love giving back so much, because of the help I received. The patients and the level of gratitude they feel is second to none and keeps me coming back. You do what your good at, do what you love, and help as many people as you can in the process.\"*Top 40 under 40 dentists in America in 2023* does a lot of medical mission work* Licensed in Arizona and California *undergrad at Morehouse College* teaches and consults for dentists on implants and more complicated cases *his job is traveling to other practices in Phoenix, Sacramento, Humboldt, and Los Angeles to do oral surgery for those practices

Dr. Elom Kwame's Practice location

Traveling Oral Surgeon

3020 Childrens Way -
San Diego, CA 92123
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