Patient Resources & Education
Helpful articles, recovery tips, and the latest news from our Sioux Falls surgical team.
Wisdom Teeth Removal
Oral Examination for Extraction of Wisdom Teeth With an oral examination and x-rays of the mouth, Dr. Henriksen and Dr. Holleman can evaluate the position of the wisdom teeth and predict if there are present or future potential problems. Studies have shown that early...
Tooth Extractions
You and Dr. Henriksen, Dr. Holleman, or Dr. Etezadi may determine that you need a tooth extraction for any number of reasons. Tooth extractions are surgical procedures that are used to remove teeth from the mouth. There are many reasons for tooth extractions, but the...
Oral Pathology
The inside of the mouth is normally lined with a special type of skin (mucosa) that is smooth and coral pink in color. Any alteration in this appearance could be a warning sign for a pathological process. The most serious of these is oral cancer. The following can be...
Corrective Jaw Surgery in Sioux Falls, SD
Orthognathic surgery is needed when the top and bottom jaws don’t meet correctly and/or teeth don’t adequately fit within the jaw. Teeth are straightened with orthodontics, and corrective jaw surgery repositions a misaligned jaw. This not only improves the facial...
Impacted Teeth Removal
Exposure of Impacted Teeth What is an impacted tooth? An impacted tooth simply means that it is “stuck” and cannot erupt into function. Patients frequently develop problems with impacted third molar (wisdom) teeth. These teeth get “stuck” in the back of the jaw and...
Facial Cosmetic Procedures at River Ridge Oral & Maxillofacial Surgical Center
At River Ridge Oral & Maxillofacial Surgical Center, our skilled oral and maxillofacial surgeons, Dr. Brent J. Henriksen and Dr. Trevor B. Holleman, offer a range of facial cosmetic procedures designed to enhance your natural beauty and restore facial harmony....
Sedation Options
Sedation Several methods of sedation are available. The method of sedation that is chosen for or by a patient depends upon the nature of the surgical procedure and the patient’s level of apprehension. Sedation Options The following table illustrates the choices of...