Maxillofacial Trauma Surgeon in Cleburne, TX

Facial injuries can be traumatic, impacting not just your physical health but also your confidence and well-being. Whether from an accident, fall, or sports injury, prompt and expert care is essential for proper healing and function.

A skilled maxillofacial surgeon can diagnose and treat complex facial injuries involving the jaw, facial bones, teeth, and soft tissues to help restore both function and appearance.

Overview

Common causes of Facial Trauma

Facial injuries can affect both function and appearance, requiring specialized care for proper healing. With delicate bones, soft tissues, and nerves, trauma to the face needs expert treatment to restore health and minimize scarring. Maxillofacial Trauma can involve injuries to the jaw, facial skeleton, teeth, gums, and surrounding tissues, often requiring evaluation by an oral and maxillofacial surgeon.
Facial Trauma can result from a variety of accidents and injuries, including:
  • Sports-related incidents
  • Motor vehicle accidents
  • Falls
  • Physical altercations
  • Workplace injuries

Types of Facial Trauma treated

We provide expert care for a wide range of facial injuries, including:
Facial and intraoral lacerations
Cuts to the face, lips, tongue, or inside the mouth
Knocked-out (avulsed) teeth
Trauma-related tooth loss requiring prompt treatment
Facial bone fractures
Injuries to the cheekbones, nasal bones, or eye sockets
Jaw fractures (upper and lower)
Fractured mandible or maxilla affecting function and alignment
Dislocated jaw
Misalignment of the jaw joint due to trauma

Dental and alveolar injuries

Damage to teeth and the supporting bone structures caused by impact or injury

Complex Maxillofacial Trauma
Severe facial injuries involving multiple facial bones, soft tissues, nerves, or oral structures that may require Maxillofacial Trauma Surgery and coordinated care.

From prep to recovery, you’re in good hands.

What to expect

Emergency evaluation and imaging

Whether you arrive through the emergency room or by referral, our team will quickly assess the extent of your injury using clinical exams and advanced imaging like CT Scans or X-Rays. We prioritize both functional restoration and cosmetic outcome in our treatment plan.

Prompt evaluation is especially important for patients experiencing difficulty breathing, changes in bite alignment, facial numbness, or significant swelling following facial trauma.

Treatment planning

Every Facial Trauma case is unique. We’ll determine whether your injury requires surgical intervention, realignment of fractures, soft tissue repair, or a combination of procedures. Our goal is to preserve natural facial symmetry, restore oral function, and minimize long-term effects.

As part of our Maxillofacial Surgery Trauma approach, we carefully evaluate the severity of the injury and create a personalized treatment plan based on your needs.

Surgical repair

Most surgeries are performed under General Anesthesia in a hospital or surgical center. We may use small, discreet incisions (often hidden inside the mouth or natural skin creases) to access and repair fractured bones or tissues. Titanium plates, screws, or sutures may be used to stabilize the area.

Our team works closely with emergency physicians, dentists, and other specialists when necessary to ensure comprehensive care for complex facial injuries.

Post-operative recovery
After surgery, you may experience swelling, bruising, or soreness depending on the injury. You’ll receive detailed instructions for care, including wound management, diet restrictions, and follow-up appointments. Our team will closely monitor healing and function throughout your recovery.
Long-term follow-up and rehabilitation

Some cases may require additional follow-up care, including scar management, orthodontic support, or dental restoration. We’ll ensure you’re supported every step of the way to help restore full function, aesthetics, and confidence.

Patients who experience tooth loss or damage from trauma may also benefit from restorative treatment options such as Dental Implants once healing is complete.

Your questions, answered.

Facial Trauma includes injuries to the bones, soft tissues, and teeth, such as fractures, lacerations, or jaw dislocations.
If you experience persistent pain, swelling, difficulty chewing or breathing, or visible deformities after an injury, you should seek immediate evaluation.
It depends on the severity. Minor injuries may heal with rest, while fractures or deep lacerations may require surgical intervention for proper alignment and function.

Oral and maxillofacial surgeons receive specialized training in treating injuries involving the face, jaws, mouth, and facial bones. This expertise allows them to manage both the functional and aesthetic aspects of Maxillofacial Trauma and Maxillofacial Trauma Surgery.

Some minor fractures may heal without surgery, but many require stabilization to prevent long-term complications with appearance or function. Seeking prompt evaluation can help reduce the risk of improper healing.

Oral surgeons use advanced techniques to minimize scarring, often placing incisions inside the mouth or along natural facial contours.
Recovery varies based on the severity of the injury and treatment needed, but most patients can expect swelling and discomfort for a few weeks, with full healing over several months.

Patients seeking Maxillofacial Surgery in Fort Worth can benefit from specialized care for facial fractures, jaw injuries, dental trauma, and soft tissue injuries. Prompt treatment helps support healing, restore function, and improve long-term outcomes following facial trauma.