Board-certified oral and maxillofacial surgeon Dr. Ryan Hambleton offers personalized, comfortable care to families in Littleton, Colorado. His comprehensive approach includes listening to your concerns and thoroughly evaluating your dental and medical histories and oral health before explaining treatment options. Dr. Hambleton uses advanced tools and techniques and enhanced safety measures to improve the quality, accuracy, and efficiency of your care. His detailed explanations of tooth replacement and oral surgery options ease anxiety about dental procedures and help you confidently choose a treatment that supports your goals and preferences.
Meet Dr. Hambleton
During his second year of dental school, Dr. Hambleton became interested in the opportunity to combine dentistry with medicine and surgery. After dental school, he pursued training to specialize in oral and maxillofacial surgery. As a resident at Washington Hospital Center in Washington, D.C., Dr. Hambleton gained dental implant and orthognathic surgery experience from leaders in the field. He built his practice around patient-centered care and clinical skill, and he uses advanced technology and techniques to offer detailed, predictable results.
Our Services
Dr. Hambleton offers comprehensive care for tooth removal, tooth replacement, and other oral surgeries. Our team will put you at ease and give you comfortable, supportive care throughout your visit. We educate you about what to expect before, during, and after your procedure. And we listen to your concerns and anxieties and explain how sedation can complement a smooth dental experience. We welcome you to request a consultation for any of our services.
Full Arch Restoration / Full Arch Dental Implants
If you’re dealing with missing teeth or seeking to upgrade from uncomfortable dentures or bridges, consider the full arch restoration services at Highlands Ranch Oral Surgery in Highlands Ranch, CO. Offering a blend of aesthetics and functionality, our full arch dental restoration is a lasting solution that replaces multiple missing teeth with dental implants securely anchored into the jawbone.
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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 signs at the beginning of a pathological process or cancerous growth:
- Reddish patches (erythroplasia) or whitish patches (leukoplakia) in the mouth
- A sore that fails to heal and bleeds easily
- A lump or thickening on the skin lining the inside of the mouth
- Chronic sore throat or hoarseness and/or difficulty in chewing or swallowing
These changes can be detected on the lips, cheeks, palate, and gum tissue around the teeth, tongue, face, and/or neck. Pain does not always occur with pathology, and curiously, is not often associated with oral cancer. However, any patient with facial and/or oral pain without an obvious cause or reason may also be at risk for oral cancer.
We would recommend performing an oral cancer self-examination monthly. Remember that your mouth is one of your body’s most important warning systems. Do not ignore suspicious lumps or sores. Please contact us so we can assist you with any questions or concerns.
Facial Trauma
An oral and maxillofacial specialist is thoroughly qualified to repair facial injuries. These professionals are well versed in emergency care, acute treatment, and long-term reconstruction and rehabilitation – not just for physical reasons, but for emotional ones as well. Injuries to the face, by their very nature, impart a high degree of emotional as well as physical trauma to patients. The science and art of treating these injuries requires special training involving a “hands on” experience and an understanding of how the treatment provided will influence the patient’s long-term function and appearance.
Dental Implants
Living with missing teeth can be both physically and mentally stressful for Littleton CO. patients. It can keep you from eating foods you enjoy and leave you feeling self-conscious about your smile. Plus, if left untreated, having missing teeth can negatively impact the health and stability of the remaining teeth. Fortunately, dental implants can be a long-term solution to fill in gaps and improve oral health and function. Plus, dental implants look and feel like natural teeth.
Experienced Oral Surgeon Serving Littleton, CO and Surrounding Areas
Dr. Hambleton and his team offer residents individualized care and the optimal patient experience every time they visit our office. Contact Highlands Ranch Oral & Facial Surgery in Littleton, CO to schedule an oral surgery consultation today at (720) 996-0210.
