Oral-Facial Surgical Associates PA

read moreAfter settling in Stuart, Dr. Strauss began working at Martin Memorial Hospital and opened the first Oral and Maxillofacial Center in Stuart in 1973. Over the years, the practice has expanded to Saint Lucie County with four full time oral surgeons and three offices. As the technology advanced, Dr. Strauss established the first Dental Implant Center on the treasure coast to provide dental implant services to the Treasure Coast. Originally, from the Pittsburgh, PA area, Dr. Strauss received his doctorate and hospital training at the University of Pittsburgh and Montefiore Hospital where he served as Chief Resident.

read moreWhen you're teeth are healthy, you're healthier too. A missing tooth can affect your bite, speech and eating choices. As you rely more on your remaining teeth, you increase the chance they will wear out prematurely, or be damaged or lost. You may also experience headaches and/or jaw pain. Who would want their appearance and health to deteriorate? None of us would voluntarily choose to have our appearance and health deteriorate, but that is the natural consequence of losing teeth - the jaw literally melts away.