Elmhurst Oral Surgery

By Dr. Jeffrey Chandler, Board-Certified Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon As an oral and maxillofacial surgeon, one of the most common questions I hear from patients is: “Why should I get dental implants versus dentures?” It’s a significant question, and dental implant surgery is a big decision. A decision that can impact your oral health, your […]

By Jeffrey W. Chandler, DDS, MD — Elmhurst Oral Surgery In over two decades of practice, I’ve heard every version of the sentence: “I’m terrified of dental work.” Sometimes it comes with a specific story: a painful extraction as a child, a procedure that felt out of control, sounds and sensations that have stayed with someone […]

By Jeffrey W. Chandler, DDS, MD — Elmhurst Oral Surgery I want to talk to you about something that doesn’t come up enough in dental practice, and that silence has real consequences. Every single hour of every single day, someone in the United States dies from oral or oropharyngeal cancer. Not every few hours. Not […]

Am I a Candidate for Dental Implants? A Surgeon’s Perspective by Dr. Jeffrey Chandler One of the most common questions I hear in my practice is: “Am I a good candidate for dental implants?” It’s a fair question and the honest answer is that most people are, but the details matter. As an oral surgeon, I want […]

Few topics in dentistry generate more confusion, and more anxiety, than wisdom teeth. Patients come into our office with all kinds of questions: Do I really need them out if they don’t hurt? My dentist says remove them, but they seem fine. When is the best time for my teen or young adult child to have […]

Common Oral Surgery Procedures and Their Benefits Oral surgery plays an important role in maintaining long-term dental health, relieving pain, and restoring proper function to your mouth and jaw. While the term “surgery” can sound intimidating, many oral surgery procedures are routine, highly effective, and designed to improve comfort and quality of life. Below are […]