If you’re looking for painless, professional, and personalized oral surgery in Memorial, Houston, TX, or Medical Center, Houston, TX, look no further than Lighthouse Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery. Whether you need wisdom teeth removed, corrective jaw surgery, or are in the market for dental implants, you’ll be treated with compassionate care by talented oral and maxillofacial surgeons who genuinely care about you.
In addition to benefiting from our extensive surgical skills, you’ll experience a level of compassion and humility that speaks volumes. Our team believes in treating every patient who entrusts us with their smiles as one of our family members. From our friendly front office staff to our surgeons and assistants, your dental health and smile are in capable, trusted hands!
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Dr. Seamen received a Bachelor of Arts in Biology from Lawrence University with honors. While attending New York University College of Dentistry, he was elected student council president and served on many committees. During his six-year medical school and oral and maxillofacial residency training at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston School of Dentistry, he worked with world-class physicians and surgeons.
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Dr. Taylor received a Bachelor of Arts in Mammalian Physiology at Southern Illinois University, followed by a Bachelor of Science in 1973 and his dental degree in 1975, both at the University of Illinois. He completed specialty training in oral and maxillofacial surgery in 1982 and a Master of Science in 1984 at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston School of Dentistry.
DDS, MS
Robert Tyler Morris, D.D.S. is a board certified oral and maxillofacial surgeon who believes in treating every patient with the same level of excellence that he would expect as a patient.
Dr. “Ty” Morris was born in Gillette, Wyoming and attended high school in Midland, Texas. He graduated with honors from Texas A&M University obtaining a Bachelor of Arts degree in Biology.
We treat you with the same level of excellence and compassion that we would expect if we were sitting in the dental chair.
We deliver treatment personalized to your unique clinical needs for superb results and a surgical experience that exceeds your expectations.
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If you’re struggling with the many repercussions of extensive tooth loss, All-on-X full mouth dental implants will restore your smile and ability to chew food properly. Thanks to technological advances, we can replace a full arch of teeth with as few as four strategically placed dental implants per arch.
After receiving full mouth dental implants, we’ll provide temporary teeth that enable eating more food and speaking without fear of embarrassing moments. Unlike dentures, dental implants act as tooth roots and stimulate the underlying jawbone, helping prevent bone loss and undesirable facial changes.
Jaw growth is a gradual process, so the upper and lower jaws can grow at different rates. In addition, injury to the jaw and birth defects can impact jaw alignment. Regardless of the cause, jaw misalignment can affect chewing function and speech. Aside from oral function, misalignment of the upper and lower jaw can cause the chin to appear too big (protruding) or too small (weak chin).
Orthodontics alone can correct bite problems when only your teeth are involved. But when jaw repositioning is required, corrective jaw surgery (orthognathic surgery) in Medical Center, Houston, TX, at Houston Methodist Hospital, is the best option to create a more harmonious relationship and deliver both functional and cosmetic improvements.
Also called third molars, wisdom teeth usually appear between the ages of 17 to 25. In most cases, inadequate space in the mouth doesn’t allow wisdom teeth to erupt properly and become fully functional. Insufficient space can cause discomfort, infection, or damage to existing teeth.
Ideally, wisdom teeth should be removed before the full development of teeth and their root structure to prevent complications. The ideal time is when you’re a teenager or in your early 20s. Wisdom tooth extraction helps ensure that the rest of your teeth stay healthy and your mouth remains infection-free.