Facial Trauma Needs the Right Care—Right Away

A facial injury can be scary and unexpected. Whether it’s from a fall, accident, or sports injury, the face is a delicate area that deserves specialized care. At Airdrie Oral Surgery, we treat a full range of facial trauma with a focus on precision, safety, and long-term results—restoring both function and appearance.

Injuries We Commonly Treat

Our surgeons are trained to manage:

• Facial lacerations (cuts to the face or inside the mouth)
• Fractures of the facial bones—cheeks, nose, eye sockets
• Jaw fractures, both upper and lower
• Soft tissue injuries involving nerves, salivary ducts, or glands

In addition to providing in-office care, our team also treats emergency facial trauma cases at Peter Lougheed Hospital.

What Causes Facial Trauma?

Common causes include:

• Motor vehicle collisions
• Sports injuries
• Falls or accidents at home
• Workplace trauma
• Physical altercations

No matter the cause or severity, we’re here to help you recover with expert surgical care and thoughtful support.

Treatment Approaches

Soft Tissue Injuries

Cuts are carefully cleaned and closed to promote healing and minimize scarring. We work around sensitive structures like facial nerves and salivary ducts with precision.

Bone Fractures

Facial bones are stabilized using techniques like:

• Jaw wiring for select fractures
• Plates and screws (rigid fixation) for more complex breaks

This helps the bones heal properly—often without the need to wire your jaws shut long-term.

Will I Have a Scar?

Whenever surgery is needed, we take care to use the smallest, least visible incisions possible, often hiding them in natural skin folds or inside the mouth.

Our goal is to help you heal with minimal impact to your appearance and maximum restoration of function.

What About Recovery?

Before your procedure, we’ll walk you through exactly what to expect and how to care for yourself afterward. You’ll receive clear recovery instructions and have access to our team if any questions arise.

Learn More

Want more detail on treatment options and procedures? Visit the Calgary Oral Surgery Group’s Facial Trauma & Reconstruction Page.

Need Help Now?

If you or someone you care about has suffered a facial injury, contact Airdrie Oral Surgery. Whether it’s urgent or part of a longer-term care plan, we’re here to help you heal well—with the expertise and compassion you deserve.