Reasons for extracting wisdom teeth at an early age, BEFORE complete root formation.
Surgical Reasons
- Easier for patients, less invasive treatment
- Simplified surgical procedure for oral surgeon to remove partially developed vs. completely developed tooth
- Shorter appointment length, less anesthetic time and quicker recovery
- Less likelihood of lip numbness
Orthodontic Reasons
- More stable orthodontic result
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Greatly reduces possibility of lower anterior crowding
- Reduces need for orthodontic retreatment due to crowding
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 Dr. Robert Hou has been practicing dentistry for over 10 years. He and his wife have been married for over 16 years and they have 3 boys. He enjoys skiing. Dr. Hou's philosophy regarding patient care is "A patient can expect a friendly staff to greet you, explanations of the procedures including risks/benefits and questions answered."
Education
- MD: State of New York, Stony Brook School of Medicine, Stony Brook, NY
- DDS:Columbia University, College of Dental Medicine, New York, NY
Specialties
- Maxillofacial Reconstructive Surgery
- Dentoalveolar Surgery
- Implantology
- General Anesthesia
Memberships
- Diplomate of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
 Dr. Benjamin Walline is a board-certified physician Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon. He practices the full scope of oral and maxillofacial surgery, with a particular interest in corrective jaw surgery and dental implant placement.
Dr. Walline is originally from Nebraska and attended dental school at the University of Nebraska. After dental school, Dr. Walline completed a general practice residency at the Veterans Administration Hospital in San Francisco. He was then accepted to medical school at the UCLA School of Medicine in a combined program that included an internship in General Surgery and three additional years of training in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. After completing his residency, Dr. Walline served as an associate in the Maxillofacial Surgery Department of the Southern California Permanente Medical Group for three years.
Dr. Walline enjoys traveling and participates in many medical missions. He has performed reconstructive and cleft surgeries along with the education and training of local surgeons. These humanitarian trips have taken him to Vietnam, Jamaica, Honduras, Mexico, Nepal and Cambodia.
Dental School
Medical School
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery & General Surgery Internships
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Residency
Academic Appointments
Professional Affiliations
Hospital Affiliations
REMINDER: ALL ORAL SURGERY PROCEDURES ARE DONE ONLY IN OUR SAN DIMAS OFFICE.
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