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About Jeff Bressman, DDS, Diplomate ABOMS
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Expertise
I am a board certified oral and maxillofacial surgeon with over 24 years of experience. The majority of my practice involves dental implants, removal of wisdom teeth, treatment of areas of oral pathology. Please note that this site is designed for general information and I can not give you medical advice specific for you.

Experience
I have over 24 years of private practice experience

Organizations
American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Fellow American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Diplomate National Dental Board of Anesthesia, Fellow ADA

Education/Credentials
BS, University of Illinois with honors DDS, University of Illinois, with high honors Board Certified, American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

   

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Questions Answered By Expert  Jeff Bressman, DDS, Diplomate ABOMS 
In Category  Oral Surgery

SubjectDate Asked

Implant11/11/2009
  Q: I had tooth 12 removed today due to a break. Should I have had the space repaired for an implant at ...
  A: Not every tooth that is removed requires bone grafting even when a future implant is planned. It is ...
Chronic Tooth Infection11/7/2009
  Q: I am a 37 year old healthy male and three years ago had an impacted wisdom tooth removed. Ever since ...
  A: Quentin, As always, when trying to answer these questions on line there is so much more information ...
opening in sinus after wisdom teeth removal11/6/2009
  Q: I had all 4 wisdom teeth removed on 10-22-09, and the upper left one was up in my sinus cavity. The ...
  A: You should have either your oral surgeon or another oral surgeon take another look at you. While ...
Painful tooth extraction11/3/2009
  Q: I had teeth 1,3,15,19,31 removed this past Friday the 30th. The lidocaine did not work past the ...
  A: Pain can be anywhere from severe to excruciating. Suturing has no effect whatsoever on developing ...
Painful tooth extraction11/3/2009
  Q: I had teeth 1,3,15,19,31 removed this past Friday the 30th. The lidocaine did not work past the ...
  A: You are right on time for the development of dry socket. This most commonly happens on the third ...
wisdom teeth removed11/2/2009
  Q: I asked a question to Joel a couple months ago, I did get a response but still need some guidance. ...
  A: I am not familiar with the laws in Canada regarding patient records. In my Glenview, Illinois oral ...
paresthesia10/27/2009
  Q: I had an oral implant in Sept. While the oral surgeon was giving me the lidocaine shot in my lower ...
  A: The good news is that it is still a bit too early to tell if this will be permanent. That bolt of ...
dry socket10/24/2009
  Q: I had two teeth pulled this past week. They were both the farthest in the back, the upper one and ...
  A: The active ingredient in the treatment that we use for dry socket is in fact clove oil. There are ...
facial swelling10/22/2009
  Q: This is a question about facial swelling caused by a fall. My doctor said it was a haematoma ...
  A: I would suggest a second opinion as any hematoma (you have the spelling correct in great britain, we ...
Wisdom tooth extraction10/21/2009
  Q: I am 46 years old male. I had two of my wisdom teeth removed on the right side almost 5 weeks ago by ...
  A: Michael, Sorry for the delay in answering your question. I hope that you have already followed the ...
abscess w/ facial swelling near eye9/16/2009
  Q: I fractured a crown and about 3 days ago I awoke to a marble size swelling in the gum above the ...
  A: In general, swelling of this type represents an abscess formation. Antibiotics alone will not ...
Oral surgery and Travel9/12/2009
  Q: Couple of weeks ago I went to see my dentist about pulling 2 of my remaining wisdom teeth, they are ...
  A: Johanna, It is hard to provide you with a definitive answer as so much depends on your particular ...
Wisdom teeth7/15/2009
  Q: I just had all 4 of my wisdom teeth cut out, the oral surgeon did not stich up the holes left ...
  A: We generally prefer to allow the holes to close up from the bottom up. This reduces the chance of ...
Dry Socket7/14/2009
  Q: My dentist packed my dry socket and said it didn't need to be removed as it would disolve itself. ...
  A: Generally, dry socket dressings can be of two different types. One needs to be removed and the ...
Wisdom teeth removal a week ago6/10/2009
  Q: I had 4 impacted wisdom teeth removed a week ago today. I was in severe pain and it finally let up ...
  A: I agree with the nurse that you spoke with. Trust your doctor. If you for some reason do not trust ...
Ameoblastoma, 40 year old male6/9/2009
  Q: I have a question regarding Ameoblastomas. My husband, Robert, who turned 40 last year, has just ...
  A: The doctor that I would recommend to you is Dr. Robert Marx. He is located at the University of ...
Tooth implants6/8/2009
  Q: I extracted 5 teeth #18 through #22 before finally I was diagnosed with the permanent nerve damage ...
  A: I generally do not recommend mini implants when it is possible to place standard sized implants. ...
mao Inhibitor and epinephrine6/7/2009
  Q: I have been taking nardil which is an MAO inhibitor for twenty seven years and I know that I cannot ...
  A: Although the risk is very low in MAO inhibitors and epinephrine interaction, I generally stay away ...
wisdom teeth removal and antibiotics6/3/2009
  Q: . I recently had my wisdom teeth (all 4) pulled. that went well so far and i haven't had any ...
  A: Tongue discoloration is usually related to a change in the bacteria that are present in our mouths ...
5 days after wisdom teeth extraction.6/1/2009
  Q: ., I have a few questions and am hoping you can fill me in. I had my 4 wisdom teeth removed on 5/26, ...
  A: Everything you are describing is normal. The stitches can take 2-14 days to dissolve depending on ...
implants5/29/2009
  Q: Dr. Bressman, do you think 23mm between maxillary canines is enough space to place 4 implants and ...
  A: Generally you would like to have approximately 2-3 mm between teeth and implants and approximately 3 ...
12 year old molars5/23/2009
  Q: Last week I took my 10 and a half year old daughter to the dentist for a check up. He seemed ...
  A: Children mature at different ages and the devevlopment of 12 year molars in a patient that is only ...
Wisdom teeth removal at age 425/19/2009
  Q: Dr. Bressman, I am 42 years old and was recently referred to an Oral Surgeon to have tooth #30 ...
  A: I am going to answer your question in general terms as I don't like to give medical advice without ...
Wisdomtooth in maxillary sinus5/15/2009
  Q: Local dentist has extracted my upper wisdom tooth on February 12. That's what I assumed at the time. ...
  A: Heli, Sorry about the delay in answering your question. Running an active oral surgery practice ...
infection after wisdom tooth extraction5/13/2009
  Q: Last friday, I underwent wisdom tooth extraction to extract all 4 of my wisdom teeth(3 of the 4 were ...
  A: Obviously can't answer your question specifically without having seen you. It is normal to have a ...
Two operations within a week5/12/2009
  Q: I am grateful for your help Dr. Bressman, Thank you. I had 1 of my bottom wisdom tooth removed ...
  A: This should go away as the swelling from the bottom resolves. Unless it is bothering you a lot, I ...
removal of wisdom tooth vs crown and post5/4/2009
  Q: I went to a dentist recently for a checkup and cleaning (I hadn't been to a dentist in over 4 yrs), ...
  A: Mark, Yes in fact there is a nerve below the roots of the lower back teeth including the wisdom ...
wisdom teeth/fool breath5/3/2009
  Q: I had 4 wisdom teeth removed about 52 hours ago. I have had foul smelling breath since the surgery. ...
  A: Very normal reaction. Most of the time patients notice bad breath related to the blood that is ...
Massive Infection and Deep Trauma to Jaw Bone After 2 Wisdom Tooth Extraction5/2/2009
  Q: Approx. 1 1/2 weeks ago I had 2 wisdom teeth (#s 16 and 17) extracted by a less than reputable oral ...
  A: Clearly a very complex question that will be difficult to answer completely for you because there is ...
dental implant4/30/2009
  Q: Should an x-ray have been taken prior to extraction of a tooth whose crown fell off while eating? I ...
  A: Once the crown had fallen off, it would be a relatively simple thing for the dentist to inspect the ...
Wisdom Teeth4/30/2009
  Q: Just had Wisdom teeth removed on Tuesday, top and bottom on right side. Bottom one was impacted and ...
  A: Jeremy, Yes this is abnormal and should not be happening. First off, you should not try to create ...
Caldwell Luc Procedure4/28/2009
  Q: I had 3 upper teeth extracted in December 2007. I have had nothing but trouble with the surgical ...
  A: The caldwell luc procedure only describes the method of access to the maxillary sinus. The actual ...
Caldwell Luc Procedure4/28/2009
  Q: I had 3 upper teeth extracted in December 2007. I have had nothing but trouble with the surgical ...
  A: Paul Depends a bit on what they are actually doing. A caldwell luc procedure is a specific ...
Oro-antral communication4/24/2009
  Q: I extracted an upper right second molar. It was a simple extraction but when the patient gargled, ...
  A: Raziel, It sounds as if the patient has an oral antral communication (as you suspected). Openings ...
Soreness of lower jaw 3 weeks after wisdom tooth surgery4/23/2009
  Q: I had my wisdom teeth removed about 3 weeks ago. Everything has been going fine and it had seemed ...
  A: Ben, It sounds as if you have a problem that occurs in a small percentage of patients following the ...
Need INFO4/22/2009
  Q: I am 26yrs old, my wisdom teeth have grown in and have done major damage. I've seen a dentist and a ...
  A: Most major cities have oral and maxillofacial surgery training programs. Some allow their residents ...
17 year old sons impacted molar and wisdom teeth4/21/2009
  Q: My son has his back molars and wisdom teeth impacted (4 upper and 4 lower).On the lower right jaw ...
  A: Sandra Like many of the questions that I get, this is difficult to answer without all of the ...
Bad molar contact4/21/2009
  Q: I am an American presently deputed in Afghanistan. Recently I had to visit a local dentist due to a ...
  A: Rob This is very difficult to answer for you because really don't have enough information. In ...
Mucocele4/4/2009
  Q: I had a Mucocele removed in Nov 08 and it grew back resulting in another surgery. 1st day after the ...
  A: Post operative infections are incredibly unusual with this type of surgery. Not impossible, but I ...
dental implant4/4/2009
  Q: Are dental implants considered cosmetic surgery? My step daughter had teeth #7 and #10 pulled ...
  A: The definition of medical necessity is one that every insurance company deals with differently. In ...
fractured jaw appearance4/2/2009
  Q: i just had a fractured jaw surgery where they had to insert a plate and two screw into my lower left ...
  A: Kurtis, It is impossible for me to answer your specific question without a lot more information. ...
Dental Implants Healing and Gums4/1/2009
  Q: 3 years ago i had a road accident and knocked out and broke most of my top front teeth (two middle ...
  A: Erin, A really complex set of questions that I hope I can help with somewhat. Of course, I can't ...
Deciding to remove all third molars4/1/2009
  Q: Bressman, thank you for your time and help to the world. My question is whether to take out all ...
  A: Justin, The key to making this type of decision is based on x-rays and clinical exam. It is also ...
Extraction of Molar3/31/2009
  Q: I have a question about extraction. I believe I will need to have my upper right molar #3 removed. ...
  A: John It is going to be a more difficult extraction because the tooth has had a root canal and ...
Credentials of dentists3/31/2009
  Q: This is the second time now my sister has gone to a dentist. The first time a dentist/oral surgeon ...
  A: This is indeed a difficult problem for patients. In general, I would advise that you begin by ...
Oral Antral Fistula3/29/2009
  Q: I had a root canal in September on my second upper left molar. Turns out tooth was fractured - so it ...
  A: Based on your sinus CT scan and endoscopy with the ENT surgeon, I doubt that this is an oral antral ...
Wisdom Teeth Removal/ Swollen Jaw3/29/2009
  Q: I had my wisdom teeth removed almost 4 weeks ago and the bottom left was apparently quite a bit more ...
  A: Kim, No this is not normal. It sounds like a post-operative infection that can crop up around four ...
painful extraction site3/29/2009
  Q: Last monday I had #17 removed. It was a surgical removal( not quite sure what that means but thats ...
  A: Chris, The type of pain that you are describing is consistent with a "dry socket". This is ...
Removing wisdow teeth3/28/2009
  Q: I have 2 wisdom teeth on the bottom. One grew in straight, but it's all the way in the back and it ...
  A: There are many reasons for removing wisdom teeth most of which revolve around the trapping of ...
baby tooth with permanent tooth in gum line3/27/2009
  Q: Would you recommend for a 48 year old that still has a baby tooth in the mouth with a permanent ...
  A: A little complex to answer your question because there is not adequate information. At the age of ...
Oral Surgery-Removal Of Cyst3/26/2009
  Q: My Fiancee is 24 years old and is scheduled to have his cyst removed. His cyst was found when he was ...
  A: Andrew, Sorry that you and your fiancee are having to deal with this significant problem. As I am ...
Bone shard or possible tooth splinter.3/26/2009
  Q: I had both bottom wisdom teeth extracted around two months ago. One of which was partially impacted. ...
  A: Without seeing the situation and knowing exactly what is going on, it is not uncommon to see small ...
Problems after wisdom teeth extraction3/25/2009
  Q: Dr. Bressman, First off, I want to thank you for this service that you provide! I had all four of ...
  A: It is not the nerve running through your lower jaw that is causing sensitivity but just a ...
Broken Jaw3/25/2009
  Q: I had 6 teeth pulled (4 wisdom with 2 lower impacted) per request by my orthodontist 2 weeks ago. ...
  A: Elizabeth, First, let me say that I am sorry about the problems that you are going through. ...
Problems after wisdom teeth extraction3/24/2009
  Q: Dr. Bressman, First off, I want to thank you for this service that you provide! I had all four of ...
  A: Zak, This is a fairly common side effect of having your wisdom teeth removed. I tell my patients ...
Swelling after extraction3/23/2009
  Q: I had my upper molar extracted 5 days ago (furthest back tooth). The procedure went well. Suddenly ...
  A: Daniel The answer to your question is that yes, possibly, a canker sore can cause swelling around ...
Jaw problems after tooth extration3/21/2009
  Q: I had an abcessed tooth removed over a week ago and am having trouble opening my my mouth enough to ...
  A: Dry socket (professionally know as alveolar osteitis) is a situation where the blood clot that is ...
wisdom teeth3/21/2009
  Q: my 18 year old..otherwise healthy daughter had her wisdom teeth removed in early February. 8 days ...
  A: Michelle, I know that it is important to try to find a cause for your daughters problems. ...
wisdom tooth pulled with problems3/20/2009
  Q: When he did pull It I did feel something click in my throat, and it feels like it spreading through ...
  A: Its a long time since you had your tooth removed. You don't say if you are still having problems or ...
Post extraction Question3/18/2009
  Q: 2 weeks ago, I had a tooth extracted and a bone graft. The tooth had fractured and was VERY ...
  A: First, let me say that it is impossible for me to tell for sure what is going on with you without ...
Preventing Mucoceles?3/18/2009
  Q: Ok, let me try to rephrase my question. I know mucoceles are caused by trauma, which I am told ...
  A: OK so now at least I understand that you have had two mucoceles. You don't say if they are in the ...
Preventing Mucoceles?3/17/2009
  Q: Ok, let me try to rephrase my question. I know mucoceles are caused by trauma, which I am told ...
  A: Curtis I have not ever heard of using a night guard to prevent mucoceles but I don't see any harm ...
White thick stuff on tongue3/17/2009
  Q: Ok it has now been 6 days since I got 13 teeth pulled including all my wisdom teeth, all seems to be ...
  A: Could be a yeast infection such as thrush but most likely just a side effect of medications. Keep ...
Alveoloplasty3/17/2009
  Q: My teeth were extracted 1/19/09. The lower denture doesn't fit right. Should the alveolopasty been ...
  A: The alveoloplasty can sometimes be done at the time of extraction but if the patient is thinking of ...
Jaw problems after tooth extration3/16/2009
  Q: I had an abcessed tooth removed over a week ago and am having trouble opening my my mouth enough to ...
  A: Lockjaw (or tetanus) is almost unheard of in modern oral surgery practice. More likely, is either ...
Wisdom tooth shoved into nasal cavity3/16/2009
  Q: My 25 yr old brother had his wisdom teeth removed the other day by a dentist. One of the teeth got ...
  A: Kim, There is some information missing here that would make it easier to answer your question ...
Jaw Spams after wisdom teeth removal3/16/2009
  Q: I am 28 years old and I had my wisdom teeth recently removed. The lower right tooth saw completely ...
  A: Brooke, I wish that I could easily answer this question for you. Unfortunately, there is some ...
Dry socket worries3/15/2009
  Q: I had 13 teeth pulled including all my wisdom teeth this month on the 11th, am I still at high risk ...
  A: Not necessarily instant pain. The pain of dry socket tends to develop over time (perhaps 24 hrs or ...
Dry socket worries3/15/2009
  Q: I had 13 teeth pulled including all my wisdom teeth this month on the 11th, am I still at high risk ...
  A: Your highest risk period for dry socket is during the first seven days after the removal of your ...
?3/13/2009
  Q: My 12 year old son had a milk tooth extracted from the bone below his nose. He had the gum cut to ...
  A: Lisa - Seems somewhat difficult to answer your question without more detail. Obviously, it is ...
gums numb and painful3/13/2009
  Q: I had 21 teeth pulled last Monday and the gums on the top and in the front are numb feelig to the ...
  A: We are missing a bit of information here. With this many teeth, did you have an immediate denture ...
Bone Growths in Mouth3/13/2009
  Q: For two weeks now, I've had bone growths irritating my mouth. I had 2 bottom wisdom teeth and one ...
  A: Since you say that you had your third molars out 10 years ago, it is unlikely to be related in any ...
removal of lower third molars3/13/2009
  Q: My lower third molars are in a partial bony impaction position, and my oral surgeon told me that the ...
  A: There are a number of different ways to comfortably achieve removal of your third molars. These can ...
Wisdom teeth3/12/2009
  Q: I recently got my wisdom teeth removed (On Fri 3/6) and I've been back to the oral surgeon twice ...
  A: although the picture is not particularly clear it sounds as if you have what is called soft tissue ...

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