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Nicholas Mechas
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon
Dr. Nicholas Mechas is an oral and maxillofacial surgeon practicing in Oklahoma City, OK. Dr. Mechas specializes in the treatment of problems related to the face, mouth and jaws. As an oral and maxillofacial surgeon, Dr. Mechas 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. Mechas are tooth extractions, especially wisdom teeth, corrective jaw surgery, cleft palate surgery, pediatric craniofacial surgery, reconstructive surgery after an injury, and facial trauma repair. 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.
3 years
Experience
Nicholas Mechas
- Oklahoma City, OK
- Temple University Hiospital
- Accepting new patients
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How can you get rid of a cyst on your jaw bone?
The first step would be consultation with an oral, maxillofacial, or head and neck surgeon. Typically an incisional biopsy will be performed to diagnose the exact type of pathology. READ MORE
The first step would be consultation with an oral, maxillofacial, or head and neck surgeon. Typically an incisional biopsy will be performed to diagnose the exact type of pathology. Depending on the size, diagnosis, and location, treatment can range from scooping it out, removing the lesion and a small amount of surrounding bone, all the way up to removing entire sections of the jaw.
How long should you take painkillers after wisdom tooth extraction?
Depending on the extent of the surgical procedure, it is not unreasonable to need pain control up to one week after the surgery, however, transition from narcotics to over-the-counter READ MORE
Depending on the extent of the surgical procedure, it is not unreasonable to need pain control up to one week after the surgery, however, transition from narcotics to over-the-counter products is strongly recommended by 72 hours.
Should I rinse my mouth after eating after tooth extraction?
A gentle warm salt water rinse after meals can help to keep your mouth clean and benefit healing.
Dr. Nick Mechas
Dr. Nick Mechas
How does an oral surgeon remove a cyst?
There are many types of cysts, depending on the specific diagnosis, as well as the size and location, removal can range from decompression, to excision of the cyst itself, and READ MORE
There are many types of cysts, depending on the specific diagnosis, as well as the size and location, removal can range from decompression, to excision of the cyst itself, and all the way to resection of it and surrounding tissue.
Dr. Nick Mechas
Dr. Nick Mechas
Do I need antibiotics for dry socket?
If the diagnosis of dry socket is correct and the only applicable diagnosis, antibiotics are not recommended for this condition alone. However, the best course of action would READ MORE
If the diagnosis of dry socket is correct and the only applicable diagnosis, antibiotics are not recommended for this condition alone. However, the best course of action would be to return to the provider who performed the surgery in order to be fully evaluated.
Should I go to the dentist if my gums are bleeding under my dental bridge?
Yes.
Dr. Nick Mechas
Dr. Nick Mechas
