Tri-State Oral and Facial Surgery, PSC.

Dr. Michael Couchot, Oral Surgeon in Ashland, KY

Oral Surgeon Dr. Michael Couchot is board certified by the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and the National Dental Board of Anesthesiology. Upon completion of his Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery training in 2001, Dr. Couchot returned to the Ashland area to begin private practice as Tri-State Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. His special interests include dental implants, orthognathic surgery, dentoalveolar and trauma and facial reconstructive surgery involving bone graft reconstruction. He has hospital staff privileges at King?s Daughters Medical Center and Our Lady of Bellefonte Hospital.

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His special interests in oral surgery include dental implants, orthognathic surgery, dentoalveolar and trauma and  facial reconstructive surgery involving bone graft reconstruction.

Corrective Jaw Surgery / Orthognathic Surgery

Orthognathic surgery is needed when jaws don't meet correctly and/or teeth don't seem to fit with jaws. Teeth are straightened with orthodontics and corrective jaw surgery repositions misaligned jaws. This not only improves facial appearance, but also ensures that teeth meet correctly and function properly.

People who can benefit from orthognathic surgery include those with an improper bite or jaws that are positioned incorrectly. Jaw growth is a gradual process and in some instances, the upper and lower jaws may grow at different rates. The result can be a host of problems that can affect chewing function, speech, long-term oral health and appearance. Injury to the jaw and birth defects can also affect jaw alignment. Orthodontics alone can correct bite problems when only the teeth are involved. Orthognathic surgery may be required for the jaws when repositioning in necessary.

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Dental Implants

Dental implants are changing the way people live. They are designed to provide a foundation for replacement teeth which look, feel and function like natural teeth. The person who has lost teeth regains the ability to eat virtually anything, knowing that teeth appear natural and that facial contours will be preserved. Patients with dental implants can smile with confidence.

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Serving the Tri-State area: Ashland, KY, Ironton, OH, and Huntington WV