Are You and Your Family Mouth-Healthy?
Visit the Mouth Healthy Website, brought to you by the American Dental Association (ADA), and “Get Your Grin On”. For over 150 years the ADA has been a trusted source, providing the public with information on the importance and the benefits of regular oral health care. From brochures to radio announcements, the ADA has brought this message to the public. Now they have an online reference site called MouthHealthy.org. It is easy to navigate and we encourage you to take advantage of this online...
97th Annual AAOMS Meeting
The 97th annual meeting of the American Association of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (AAOMS) is scheduled for September 28 – October 3, 2015. This year’s meeting is unique in that the Canadian Association of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons is participating, bringing a new standard of excellence to the annual North American meeting. Featured sessions include facial oncology and reconstructive surgery, and anesthesia updates on pediatric care. In-depth learning modules feature dental implants,...
Orthognathic Surgery and Sleep Apnea
Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) is a relatively common, and potentially serious disorder, where the airways are blocked during sleep enough to cause breathing to stop. When this happens, the brain comes out of its resting state to send impulses to the person to wake up just enough to start the breathing process again. This cycle can repeat many times during the night and can impact your health in many ways. This video explains the process in detail: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8dXEgVK-fF4....
Can Stress Affect Your Teeth and Oral Health?
The effects of stress on your body are well documented, but many do not realize its effects on the teeth, jaw, and other oral tissues. One of the consequences of tension is actually a reduced level of immune system function. See more about chronic stress and your health in this Mayo Clinic article: http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/stress-management/in-depth/stress/art-20046037. With regard to oral health, gingivitis and periodontitis are much more common in people with high stress...
Understanding Oral Surgery and Your Health Benefits
There are many procedures performed in an Oral Surgeon's office that may be covered as benefits under your medical plan. It is always suggested to contact your medical and dental insurance for verification of covered benefits. Marlene Houge, from our Crystal Lake office, offers these helpful tips to make your experience successful and to help you to better understand your benefits. Schedule a consultation to obtain a treatment plan that includes procedure codes. If you have an HMO policy...
Treating our patients as we would our own families.
Crystal Lake Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
Doctors Conlon, Bruksch, Ozment, Richard, Schmidt, and Heinz
690 N. Route 31
Crystal Lake, IL 60012
Phone: 815-459-5600
FAX: 815-459-5601
Office Hours
Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Saturday 8:00 am – noon
Hours may vary occasionally due to hospital surgery and emergencies.
