Dr. Thomas S Weil DDS MD
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon | Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
7800 N Mopac Expy Suite 270 Austin TX, 78759About
Dr. Thomas Weil is an oral and maxillofacial surgeon practicing in Austin, TX. Dr. Weil specializes in the treatment of problems related to the face, mouth and jaws. As an oral and maxillofacial surgeon, Dr. Weil 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. Weil 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
Baylor College of Medicine 1991
The University of Texas School of Medicine at San Antonio 1995
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Does your jaw have to be wired shut after jaw surgery?
I haven’t wired a patient shut in 20 years. READ MORE
How many hours does jaw surgery take?
Jaw surgery (orthognathic surgery) is pretty variable in operative times depending on the team. In our practice lower jaw surgery typically takes about 45 to 50 minutes, start to finish. The upper jaw may vary due to the number of segments, but is usually about an hour to an hour ten minutes. I hope this helps. READ MORE
Are jaw surgeries done in outpatient facilities?
It depends on the treatment plan. In our practice most single jaw procedures are done as outpatient surgeries and patients will typically go home the same day. With surgery in both upper and lower jaw, it is more common for the patient or family to elect to spend the night and go home in the morning. Many “outpatient” facilities offer an overnight stay. READ MORE
How long does novocaine last after wisdom tooth removal?
Novocaine in particular hasn’t been used for many years. Lidocaine is a common anesthetic and lasts two hours or so. Marcaine is often used for third molar removal as it may last up to 10 hrs and thus provide some initial pain relief during early recovery. READ MORE
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