Facial Trauma in Mitchell, SD

Facial Trauma Treatment Near Mitchell, SD

An injury to your face, jaws, or mouth — a fracture, a deep laceration, or a knocked-out tooth — needs prompt, skilled care. The board-certified oral surgeons at Siouxland Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery treat facial trauma right here in Mitchell, SD, restoring both function and appearance across Davison County.

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Convenient Mitchell Location

Our office at 1222 E 7th Ave makes specialized facial trauma care accessible across Davison County and southeastern South Dakota, so follow-up is never a long drive away.

Board-Certified Oral Surgeons

Our specialists are trained in the surgical management of facial injuries, repairing fractures, lacerations, and dental trauma with attention to both function and appearance.

Advanced 3D Imaging

Detailed 3D imaging reveals the exact pattern of a facial fracture and the position of nearby nerves and teeth, so repair is planned with precision.

Prompt Same-Day Evaluations

Facial injuries are time-sensitive. Same-day consultations are available so a knocked-out tooth or suspected fracture can be evaluated without delay.

Comfort-Driven Anesthesia

Our surgeons are certified to administer all modalities of outpatient anesthesia, keeping you comfortable while your injury is treated.

Function and Appearance Together

We treat facial trauma with both healthy function and natural appearance in mind, working carefully to limit the lasting effects of an injury.

Facial Bone Fracture Repair

Treatment of fractures of the jaw, cheekbone, eye socket, and nose, realigning and stabilizing the bone so the face heals in its natural position.

Soft-Tissue (Laceration) Repair

Careful closure of cuts to the lips, cheeks, gums, and facial skin, with technique aimed at protecting nearby nerves and minimizing scarring.

Dental & Dentoalveolar Trauma

Care for teeth that are knocked out, displaced, or fractured along with the surrounding bone and gums, working to save and reposition teeth when possible.

Reconstruction

For more complex injuries, our surgeons rebuild damaged bone and tissue — sometimes with bone grafting in Mitchell, SD — to restore function and appearance.

Assessment & Imaging

Your surgeon examines the injury and reviews your medical history. Advanced 3D imaging maps any fracture and the position of nerves and teeth before treatment begins.

Repair & Restoration

With the area numbed and sedation options available, your surgeon realigns fractured bone, closes lacerations, and repositions or stabilizes injured teeth — treating both function and appearance.

Recovery & Follow-Up

You’ll receive complete aftercare instructions and a follow-up plan. Your surgeon monitors healing and discusses any further steps, such as tooth replacement, if needed.

Manage swelling and discomfort

Swelling and bruising are normal after a facial injury. Apply ice packs in 20-minute intervals during the first 48 hours and take pain relief as directed by your surgeon.

Eat soft foods

Choose soft, easy-to-chew foods such as yogurt, smoothies, soups, and mashed potatoes while a jaw or dental injury heals, and avoid hard or crunchy foods.

Protect the injured area

Avoid touching or pressing on the site, follow any instructions to limit jaw movement, and keep your head slightly elevated to help reduce swelling.

Keep the mouth and wounds clean

Gently keep your mouth and any facial wounds clean as directed. Rinse with warm salt water if instructed, and care for sutures exactly as your surgeon advises.

Avoid tobacco and alcohol

Both can slow healing and increase the risk of complications. Avoiding them gives bone, gums, and skin the best chance to recover well.

Rest and keep your follow-ups

Take it easy for the first few days and ease back into activity as your surgeon recommends. Attending every follow-up lets us confirm the injury is healing properly.

Where is your Mitchell office located?

Our Mitchell location is at 1222 E 7th Ave, Mitchell, SD 57301. We’re open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM. Call 800-952-0066 to schedule. For a serious or life-threatening injury, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.

What should I do if a tooth gets knocked out?

Pick the tooth up by the crown, not the root, and gently rinse it without scrubbing. If you can, place it back in the socket; otherwise keep it in milk or saliva. Time matters, so call us right away — the sooner the tooth is evaluated, the better the chance of saving it.

How are facial fractures treated?

After 3D imaging maps the injury, your surgeon realigns the broken bone and stabilizes it so it heals in its natural position. The exact approach depends on which bone is fractured and how severe the break is, and your surgeon will explain the plan for your specific case.

Will facial trauma treatment leave a scar?

Our surgeons repair facial lacerations with care to protect nearby structures and limit scarring, often working through the mouth or along natural creases where possible. No surgeon can promise an injury will leave no mark, but the goal is always to restore your appearance as closely as possible.