Preventive

• Teeth Cleaning

Restorative

• Fillings
• Crowns
  -Local anesthesia—Utilizing medication that is injected locally into the surgical site, only the area of surgery is “numbed.” This is similar to what your dentist does for a filling, crown, etc. You are completely aware and awake with this type of anesthesia, and it does not require a driver afterwards. This type of anesthesia is always used for surgery even if other types of anesthesia listed above are also used.

Implants

• Dental Implants
  Right after your placement of dental implants, you will experience bleeding, which is normal. Bite down gently but firmly on the gauze packs provided by Drs. Weber, Weber, Kincaid, and Carn. Do not change them for the first hour unless you continue bleeding heavily. In this case, replace the gauze every 30 minutes. It is best if you moisten the gauze and fluff it for more comfortable positioning. Our oral and maxillofacial surgeons recommend you take it easy for 48 to 72 hours after your procedure to allow the healing process to take place and to reduce after-surgery bleeding.

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

• Oral Surgery
  One of the most often heard phrases from patients is “I hate having dental work done.” We understand that oral surgery can be an anxiety provoking event, in particular for patients who have never had any type of surgery in the past. Therefore, we offer a range of options to make your experience more pleasant. Among these options are...
• Jaw Surgery
  -Hospital general anesthesia—This type of anesthesia is utilized for more major surgical procedures (orthognathic surgery, facial trauma, pathology of the jaws) or with certain medical conditions that require additional monitoring. This is performed in conjunction with surgery in a hospital operating room by a separate anesthesia provider.
• Maxillofacial Surgery
  Our doctors are committed to providing quality care in a comfortable environment. We are always interested in your feedback, and welcome you to leave us a review about your experience at St. Louis County Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. If you are looking for an oral surgeon in Chesterfield, St. Louis, or St. Peters, Missouri, please feel free to read our reviews and learn more about us.
• Tooth Extractions
  When drinking, make sure you do not use a straw. The sucking motion can loosen your sutures and slow the clotting process, creating what is known as dry socket. The same goes for smoking. If you have prolonged pain, bleeding, irritation, or feel that the extraction site is not healing properly, do not hesitate to contact our practice. By following these instructions after your tooth extraction in St. Louis, Chesterfield, or St. Peters, Missouri, you can expect a speedy and incident-free recovery.
• Bone Grafting

General

• General Dentistry
  Dr. Brent Kincaid joined us in 2009 after completing 12 years of service as a dentist and oral surgeon in the United States Air Force. Dr. Kincaid grew up in the St. Louis area and attended the six-year dental program at UMKC, graduating in 1997. He immediately entered the United States Air Force, where he completed a one-year Advanced Education in General Dentistry Residency, followed by three years as a practicing Air Force dentist.