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Dr. Steven Balandran, DDS, MD

Northwest Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Welcomes Steven Balandran, DDS, MD

Northwest Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery is proud to announce the addition of Dr. Steven Balandran to its team of board-certified oral and maxillofacial surgeons.
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Leukoplakia: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment Options

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Leukoplakia, an often harmless condition that causes white patches to form inside the mouth, should be taken seriously due to its potential ...
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Dental Bridge vs. Dental Implant vs. Implant Bridge

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One of the natural consequences of aging is that as we get older, it is likely that we will have one or more of our natural teeth missing. T...
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National Facial Protection Month: Avoid Trips to the Emergency Room

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Spring means the joy of outdoor activities, but National Facial Protection Month is a timely reminder that adults and children should make s...
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Dental Hygiene Checklist: Follow These Steps to Achieve Good Oral Health

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Paying attention to your dental hygiene affects a whole lot more than your winning smile. “Oral health affects our ability to eat, speak, sm...
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Questions Every Patient Should Ask Before They Have Oral Surgery

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Healthcare settings can be intimidating, and the prospects of surgery can create overwhelming feelings, so it might be tough for many patien...
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Everything You Should Know About Sleep Apnea

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Some 6 million people in the United States have been diagnosed with the silent but potentially serious condition of sleep apnea, but doctors...
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Orthognathic Surgery and Other Types of Jaw Surgery

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Each year more than 10,000 patients in the United States undergo orthognathic surgery, the most common type of jaw surgery performed by oral...
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Dental Anxiety: Drilling Down on the Fear of Visiting Your Dentist

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If the sound of a not-so-distant drill while you wait in your dentist’s office makes your heart race, stomach flutter, and sweat break out o...
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Wisdom Tooth Removal Over the Holidays? Try These Soft Foods

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Nothing says the holiday season like decorating the tree, baking cookies, gazing at festive lights, exchanging presents … and getting your w...
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