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Facial Trauma Surgery in Schererville, IN

Expert Repair of Facial 
Injuries and Fractures

Facial trauma surgery repairs injuries to the face, jaws, and teeth caused by accidents, sports injuries, or violence. Our specialized expertise ensures optimal healing while restoring both function and appearance.
  • Immediate treatment for facial injuries to minimize complications and optimize healing
  • Expert repair techniques preserve facial aesthetics while restoring normal function
  • Handle all types of facial injuries from simple lacerations to complex fractures
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What Is Facial Trauma Surgery?

Facial trauma surgery involves the treatment of injuries to the face, including fractures of the facial bones, dental trauma, and soft tissue lacerations. This specialized care requires understanding of both function and aesthetics to achieve optimal healing. Facial injuries can result from motor vehicle accidents, sports injuries, falls, or violence, often requiring immediate attention to prevent complications. At Northwest Oral Surgeons in Schererville, our hospital privileges and emergency training enable us to provide comprehensive trauma care when you need it most.
  • Treatment of facial fractures, dental injuries, and lacerations
  • Requires immediate attention to optimize healing outcomes
  • Combines functional repair with aesthetic considerations
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Life Changing Trauma Recovery

Benefits of Facial Trauma Surgery

Facial trauma surgery restores both the function and appearance affected by facial injuries, helping you return to normal life with minimal long-term consequences. Expert treatment prevents complications and optimizes healing for the best possible outcome.
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  • Restore Facial Function: Proper repair of facial fractures ensures your jaw functions normally for chewing, speaking, and facial expressions. Expert treatment prevents long-term functional problems that can develop from inadequate initial care.

  • Preserve Natural Appearance: Skilled surgical repair minimizes scarring and maintains facial symmetry, helping you look like yourself again. Attention to aesthetic details during trauma repair prevents permanent disfigurement.

  • Prevent Complications: Immediate, appropriate treatment prevents serious complications like infection, nerve damage, or improper healing that can occur when facial trauma isn't treated promptly and expertly.

  • Save Injured Teeth: Quick treatment of dental trauma can often save teeth that might otherwise be lost. Proper splinting and repositioning maximize the chances of successful tooth survival.

  • Minimize Long-Term Problems: Expert initial treatment prevents chronic pain, TMJ problems, numbness, and other long-term complications that can develop from poorly managed facial trauma.

  • Reduce Scarring: Careful suturing techniques and wound management minimize visible scarring, helping you maintain your natural appearance and self-confidence after healing.

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Emergency Treatment Candidates

Who Is Facial Trauma Surgery For?

Anyone who has experienced facial injuries needs immediate evaluation to determine the extent of damage and appropriate treatment. Quick action is essential for optimal healing and prevention of complications.

Anyone with Facial Injuries

If you’ve experienced any facial trauma from accidents, sports, falls, or violence, immediate professional evaluation is essential to assess damage and plan appropriate treatment.

Those with Suspected Fractures

You have facial pain, swelling, numbness, changes in vision, or difficulty opening your mouth after injury, suggesting possible fractures requiring surgical repair.

People with Dental Trauma

You’ve had teeth knocked out, loosened, or fractured in an accident and need immediate care to maximize the chances of successful treatment and tooth preservation.
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Do Any of These Situations Sound Familiar to You?

  • Facial Pain After Injury: You experience significant facial pain, especially when chewing or opening your mouth, following an accident or trauma to your face.

  • Swelling and Bruising: You have extensive facial swelling, bruising, or deformity that suggests possible fractures or significant soft tissue damage requiring professional treatment.

  • Difficulty Opening Your Mouth: Your jaw feels "stuck" or you cannot open your mouth normally after facial trauma, indicating possible jaw fractures or joint injury.

  • Changes in Vision or Numbness: You experience double vision, numbness in your face, or other neurological symptoms following facial injury that require immediate evaluation.

  • Teeth Knocked Out or Loosened: Your teeth have been displaced, knocked out, or severely loosened in an accident and need immediate professional care for the best chance of survival.

  • Facial Lacerations: You have deep cuts or lacerations on your face that may require specialized suturing techniques to minimize scarring and optimize healing.

  • Bite Feels Different: Your teeth don't fit together properly after facial trauma, suggesting jaw fractures or dental injuries that need professional assessment and treatment.

  • Bleeding That Won't Stop: You have facial bleeding that doesn't respond to direct pressure, indicating the need for professional wound care and possible surgical repair.

  • Facial Asymmetry After Injury: One side of your face appears different from the other following trauma, suggesting fractures or soft tissue damage requiring correction.

  • Emergency Room Referral: Emergency room physicians have identified facial fractures or complex injuries requiring specialized oral and maxillofacial surgical treatment.

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Emergency Three Phase Process

Our Facial Trauma Surgery Process

Facial trauma requires immediate evaluation and treatment to optimize healing and prevent complications. Here’s how we approach emergency facial injury care from initial assessment through complete recovery.
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Emergency Evaluation and Stabilization

We provide immediate assessment of your injuries, control bleeding, manage pain, and stabilize fractures while determining the full extent of damage requiring treatment.
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Surgical Repair and Reconstruction

Using precise techniques, we repair fractures, suture lacerations, and address dental injuries while preserving both function and appearance for optimal long-term results.
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Recovery Monitoring and 
Follow-Up

We provide comprehensive post-operative care, monitor healing progress, and coordinate with other specialists as needed to ensure complete recovery and optimal outcomes.

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Before & After Patient Transformations

Real Transformations, Lasting Outcomes

These before-and-after images showcase complex implant rehabilitations, wisdom tooth extractions, and full mouth reconstructions performed by our board-certified surgeons. Each transformation represents restored function, improved oral health, and renewed confidence through specialized surgical care.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Facial Trauma Surgery FAQs

We understand you have urgent concerns about facial trauma treatment and recovery. These are the most critical questions patients and families ask during emergency situations.

How quickly do facial injuries need treatment?

Facial trauma requires immediate evaluation, ideally within hours of injury. Some injuries like knocked-out teeth need treatment within 30-60 minutes for best outcomes. Fractures should be treated within days to prevent complications and ensure proper healing.
With expert surgical repair, most facial injuries heal with minimal scarring and excellent cosmetic results. We use specialized techniques to minimize scarring and preserve your natural appearance. Early, appropriate treatment significantly improves final appearance.
Common facial fractures include broken noses, fractured cheekbones, orbital (eye socket) fractures, and jaw fractures. Each requires specific treatment approaches to restore both function and appearance properly.
Teeth knocked out completely can often be saved if treated immediately. Keep the tooth moist, don’t touch the root, and seek treatment within 30-60 minutes. Partially displaced teeth have even better chances of successful treatment.
Not all fractures require surgery. Simple, non-displaced fractures may heal with conservative treatment, while displaced fractures typically need surgical repair to restore proper alignment and function.
Recovery varies based on injury severity. Simple lacerations heal in 1-2 weeks, while complex fractures may take 6-12 weeks for complete healing. Most patients return to normal activities within several weeks.
Warning signs include increasing pain, fever, excessive swelling, vision changes, persistent numbness, or signs of infection. Contact us immediately if you experience any concerning symptoms during recovery.
Most medical insurance plans cover facial trauma treatment as it’s considered emergency medical care. We work with your insurance company to ensure proper coverage and authorization for necessary treatment.
Yes, we provide emergency consultation and treatment for facial trauma outside normal office hours. Severe facial injuries require immediate attention regardless of timing.
Control bleeding with direct pressure, apply ice to reduce swelling, save any knocked-out teeth properly, and seek immediate medical attention. Don’t delay treatment as timing significantly affects outcomes.

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Schererville's Most Advanced Surgical Technology

Advanced 3D cone beam CT imaging provides precise surgical planning while eliminating guesswork during complex procedures. The iCat system delivers clear digital images with minimal radiation exposure, and computer-aided surgical guides reduce surgical time and trauma. This technology reflects Northwest Oral Surgeons’ commitment to safe, predictable outcomes.

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  • Computer-guided surgery reduces procedure time and accelerates your recovery process significantly
  • Advanced monitoring equipment ensures maximum safety during office-based anesthesia procedures
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Meet the Doctors

Board-certified Surgeons Dedicated to Your Care

Your oral surgery team combines decades of specialized training with a compassionate approach to patient care. You work with experienced professionals who prioritize your comfort and successful outcomes throughout every procedure.
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Dr. Paul Wolf

DDS
Diplomate of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery with over 25 years of experience. Dr. Wolf specializes in jaw reconstruction, dental implants, and minimally invasive TMJ therapies while maintaining his commitment to community service.
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Dr. Sherif Mekhail

DDS, MSBS
Dr. Mekhail’s board certification and 13+ years of expertise in full-scope oral and maxillofacial surgery. His gentle approach and precision in complex procedures, including orthognathic surgery and dental implants, ensure your comfort throughout treatment.
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Dr. William Moll

DDS, MDS
Dr. Moll’s extensive training in office-based anesthesia provides you with comfortable, personalized treatment during complex procedures. He brings expertise in complex zygomatic implant reconstruction and full mouth rehabilitation.
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Patient Testimonials

Real Patients Share Their Life-Changing Experiences

Patients consistently describe how our specialized oral surgery care restored their confidence and comfort. With hundreds of 5-star reviews, their transformative stories speak for themselves.
  • Never a fun or good time to have a tooth pulled but the staff and the dentist made the entire experience as painless as possible. Thank You all did a tremendous job.
    John Szczepanski
    2 weeks ago
  • They were fantastic there, had a tooth pulled, zero pain
    Charles Watson
    2 weeks ago
  • There was little or no wait time for the extractions. All of the staff were professional and attentive to me. The procedure went well. I was given written instructions for after procedure care. The next morning I received a call checking on me. Everything went well and I really like Northwest Oral Surgeons and highly recommend them.
    Diane Gralewski
    1 month ago
  • Great experience today with first oral surgery visit ! Friendly staff made me feel comfortable throughout entire process- I felt very cared for . Would highly recommend Dr Wolf !
    Mary K Timm
    1 month ago
  • Went here for wisdom teeth surgery and all went well including recovery.
    Edward Paganelli
    1 month ago
  • Great experience preparing and getting my wisdom teeth out! Truly one of the most straightforward and quick experiences I’ve had. The initial exam was quick and Dr. Mekhail was thorough, realistic, kind, and reassuring both appointments. All staff at both locations were also super kind and attentive to all patients.
    Valeria Magana
    2 months ago
  • Everyone was super nice and welcoming!
    Isabella latulip
    2 months ago
  • Took my daughter in to get all 4 wisdom teeth removed. Everyone was so pleasant and helpful with any question we had! Everything was explained thoroughly prior to appointment as well as day of appointment! I truly was at peace waiting for her knowing she was in amazing hands! This establishment truly cares about there patients!! 10/10 recommendation, 1 happy Mama!!☺️
    Nicole Willer
    2 months ago

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Our Locations

Two Convenient Offices Serving Northwest Indiana

Our Schererville office on US Highway 30 and Munster location provide easy access for patients throughout Northwest Indiana including Hammond, Crown Point, Valparaiso, and surrounding communities. Both convenient locations ensure specialized oral surgery care is accessible when you need it most.

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Expert Treatment When 
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Facial trauma requires immediate expert care to optimize healing and prevent complications. Our specialized training ensures the best possible outcome for your injury.
  • Available for emergency facial trauma care
  • Expert repair preserves function and appearance
  • Hospital privileges for comprehensive treatment

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Munster, IN 46321

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