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29 • TOWN TOPICS, PRINCETON, N.J., WEDNESDAY, APRIL 3, 2019 I n times past, it was not unusual for individuals to rarely visit a dentist. A toothache or related prob- lem could prompt a dental appointment, but there were certainly no six-month sched- uled visits that are common- place today, and flossing was rarely on anyone’s agenda. Such poor dental hygiene could result in the loss of many, most, or even all of one’s teeth at relatively young ages. Even today, there are still individuals who, for various reasons, do not see a dentist regularly, and therefore are often sub- ject to a variety of problems. According to reports from the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Sur- geons, 69 percent of adults ages 35 to 44 have lost at least one permanent tooth, and 26 percent of adults ages 74 and older have lost all of their permanent teeth. Nowadays, treatment is available to address many se- rious dental conditions. Oral (mouth) surgery and maxillo- facial (face and jaw) surgery, in particular, can help cor- rect a number of very serious problems. Medicine and Dentistry “Oral surgery is a combina- tion of medicine and dentist- ry — a bridge between medi- cine and dentistry,” explains Dr. Yuan (Cathy) Hung, DDS, FAAOMS. Her prac- tice, Prospect Oral Surgery Center at 312 Applegarth Road in Monroe Township, is celebrating its 10th anni- versary this April. Originally from Taiwan, Dr. Hung came to the U.S. in 1991 as a student. She grad- uated from the University of California, Berkeley and from Columbia University School of Dental and Oral Surgery. After four years at Columbia, CARE AND CONCERN: “The scope of my oral surgery practice is extensive. It includes dental implants, surgical placement, restoration, tooth replacement, and surgical extraction. I al- ways do my best for my patients’ well-being,” says Dr. Yuan (Cathy) Hung DDS, FAAOMS. Her practice, Prospect Oral Sur- gery Center, is located in Monroe Township. Treatment of Mouth and Jaw Conditions Is Available at Prospect Oral Surgery Center she then completed a four- year oral and maxillofacial surgery hospital-based resi- dency at Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center in the Bronx, affiliated with Weill Medical College of Cornell University. “Oral surgery requires very demanding, rigorous, and lengthy training, from four to six years, after four years of dental school,” says Dr. Hung. “During my training, I was in a level 1 trauma center, where I worked with jaw and facial fractures, among other seri- ous injuries and conditions.” An oral and maxillofacial residency includes rotation through related medical fields, such as internal medi- cine, general surgery, anes- thesiology, otolaryngology, plastic surgery, emergency medicine, and other medical specialty areas. According to the American Association of Oral and Max- illofacial Surgeons, “At the conclusion of this demanding program, oral and maxillo- facial surgeons are prepared to perform the full scope of the specialty, which encom- passes the diagnosis, surgi- cal, and related management of diseases, injuries, and de- fects that involve both the functional and aesthetic as- pects of the oral and maxillo- facial regions. This includes prevention, reconstructive, or emergency care of the teeth, mouth, jaws, and as- sociated facial structures.” Currently, only 15 percent of female dental school grad- uates are in the field of oral and maxillofacial surgery, notes Dr. Hung. Office Anesthesia An important area of their training is anesthesiology, she points out. “Some pro- cedures will involve anes- thesia, and we can provide this in the office. Not every patient is a candidate for of- fice anesthesia, however, due to an existing medical condi- tion. It is very important that I have the patient’s medical history and current health conditions. I always have a full consultation with the individual about this in case the patient could be medi- cally compromised.” If there are no contrain- dications for office anesthe- sia, Dr. Hung offers in-office intravenous nitrous oxide (“laughing gas”) and/or oral sedation. “Our advanced an- esthesia provides maximum comfort and safety during your treatment,” she says. When patients see Dr. Hung, it is usually for conditions, such as impacted wisdom teeth, treatment for infections, res- toration of damaged teeth, replacement of missing teeth, TMJ pain, serious malocclu- sion (bite problems), and diag- nosis and treatment of oral le- sions, among other concerns. Most often, patients are re- ferred to her by their primary dentists or physicians. Dental implants are an in- tegral part of her practice, notes Dr. Hung. A dental im- plant is integrated into the jawbone, and can last for a very long time. It can replace a single tooth or several teeth, and is considered by many to be a more effective solution than fixed bridges or removable dentures. The American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial and Surgeons reports that “implants will not affect neighboring healthy teeth or lead to bone loss in the jaw. If properly cared for, dental implants can last a lifetime.” Bone and Tissue Wisdom teeth are best removed at an early age, explains Dr. Hung. Usually appearing in an individual between the ages of 17 and 25, they frequently develop cavities, cause periodontal disease, or other serious problems. If they become impacted, they can be more difficult to remove. “Removing a tooth is trau- ma to the bone and tissue,” points out Dr. Hung. “I try to minimize the trauma so there is less pain and swelling. Initial healing for wisdom IT’S NEW To Us tooth extraction can be two to three weeks. This includes bone healing.” Dr. Hung always performs a cancer check on every pa- tient, and it is very impor- tant that possible problems be found early. “I can help to identify the problem initially, and then a multi-disciplinary team approach, with medical doctors and head and neck surgeons, is beneficial.” TMJ (temporomandibular joint) is another condition that Dr. Hung diagnoses and treats. TMJ disorders are not uncommon, and have a vari- ety of symptoms, including jaw pain, headache, or ear- ache. Sometimes, they are a result of grinding or clench- ing of the teeth during sleep. “I will do an evaluation for TMJ,” says Dr. Hung, “and this can often be treated with the use of a night guard or physical therapy. Surgery is a last resort.” Dr. Hung’s patients range in age from 13 to 100, she reports, and are from Princeton and the surround- ing area. Insurance coverage varies depending on individ- ual policies. New Technologies Her practice includes the latest advances in technol- ogy, she notes. “New tech- nologies are developed all the time. For example, the cone beam is a low dose radi- ation CT scan, and is a step up from panoramic X-ray. It can be very helpful in iden- tifying conditions in the jaw. “Piezosurgery is a tech- nique used for extractions, bone cuts, and sinus lifts in preparation for implants. I also offer the newest FDA- approved technology, in- cluding PRF (plasma rich factors). This helps regen- erate jaw bone growth, and this device and technology is now available in our office.” In addition to her work as a highly skilled oral sur- geon, Dr. Hung is an ac- complished classical pianist and composer, and she has released original CDs. In an effort to provide patients with a relaxing, unintimidat- ing experience (especially for those with dentist fear and anxiety), she often will have her music playing softly in the background. She says she looks for- ward to many more years of assisting her patients. “I en- joy helping people get relief from pain. And I enjoy the challenges I see in the work, and putting the puzzle to- gether to help my patients.” In recognition of the 10th anniversary of her practice, she is also “looking forward to diversity. I am starting a women’s dentist network, called Morning Glory Women Dentists Network of New Jer- sey, including meetings with women practitioners to pro- vide them with continuing ed- ucation and social network- ing events uniquely designed for working women dentists. In addition, I am in the pro- cess of planning speaking en- gagements in the area.” What always comes first, however, is her patient care, and this includes continu- ing education. As she says, “I always stay current on all the latest developments. We customize each patient’s treatment to fit their needs, medical conditions, and past experiences. Optimum oral health for my patients is al- ways the goal.” For more information, call (609) 860-6369, or visit the website: www.prospectoral- surgery.com. —Jean Stratton LAW OFFICE OF ALISANDRA B. CARNEVALE, LLC 134 SOUTH MAIN STREET | PENNINGTON, NJ 08534 REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS HON FAX [email protected] www.abcarnevalelaw.com 609.737.3683 PHONE 609.737.3687 FAX [email protected] www.abcarnevalelaw.com Real Estate Transactions (Buyer/Seller) Last Will & Testament Living Will (Healthcare Proxy Directive) Power of Attorney Alisandra B. Carnevale, Esq. Alisandra B. Carnevale, Esq. 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29 • TOWN TOPICS, PRINCETON, N.J., W

EDNESDAY, APRIL 3, 2019

In times past, it was not unusual for individuals to rarely visit a dentist. A

toothache or related prob-lem could prompt a dental appointment, but there were certainly no six-month sched-uled visits that are common-place today, and flossing was rarely on anyone’s agenda.

Such poor dental hygiene could result in the loss of many, most, or even all of one’s teeth at relatively young ages. Even today, there are still individuals who, for various reasons, do not see a dentist regularly, and therefore are often sub-ject to a variety of problems.

According to reports from the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Sur-geons, 69 percent of adults ages 35 to 44 have lost at least one permanent tooth, and 26 percent of adults ages 74 and older have lost all of their permanent teeth.

Nowadays, treatment is available to address many se-rious dental conditions. Oral (mouth) surgery and maxillo-facial (face and jaw) surgery, in particular, can help cor-rect a number of very serious problems.Medicine and Dentistry

“Oral surgery is a combina-tion of medicine and dentist-ry — a bridge between medi-cine and dentistry,” explains Dr. Yuan (Cathy) Hung, DDS, FAAOMS. Her prac-tice, Prospect Oral Surgery Center at 312 Applegarth Road in Monroe Township, is celebrating its 10th anni-versary this April.

Originally from Taiwan, Dr. Hung came to the U.S. in 1991 as a student. She grad-uated from the University of California, Berkeley and from Columbia University School of Dental and Oral Surgery. After four years at Columbia,

CARE AND CONCERN: “The scope of my oral surgery practice is extensive. It includes dental implants, surgical placement, restoration, tooth replacement, and surgical extraction. I al-ways do my best for my patients’ well-being,” says Dr. Yuan (Cathy) Hung DDS, FAAOMS. Her practice, Prospect Oral Sur-gery Center, is located in Monroe Township.

Treatment of Mouth and Jaw ConditionsIs Available at Prospect Oral Surgery Center

she then completed a four-year oral and maxillofacial surgery hospital-based resi-dency at Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center in the Bronx, affiliated with Weill Medical College of Cornell University.

“Oral surgery requires very demanding, rigorous, and lengthy training, from four to six years, after four years of dental school,” says Dr. Hung. “During my training, I was in a level 1 trauma center, where I worked with jaw and facial fractures, among other seri-ous injuries and conditions.”

An oral and maxillofacial residency includes rotation through related medical fields, such as internal medi-cine, general surgery, anes-thesiology, otolaryngology, plastic surgery, emergency medicine, and other medical specialty areas.

According to the American Association of Oral and Max-illofacial Surgeons, “At the conclusion of this demanding program, oral and maxillo-facial surgeons are prepared to perform the full scope of the specialty, which encom-passes the diagnosis, surgi-cal, and related management of diseases, injuries, and de-fects that involve both the functional and aesthetic as-pects of the oral and maxillo-facial regions. This includes prevention, reconstructive, or emergency care of the teeth, mouth, jaws, and as-sociated facial structures.”

Currently, only 15 percent of female dental school grad-uates are in the field of oral and maxillofacial surgery, notes Dr. Hung.

Office AnesthesiaAn important area of their

training is anesthesiology, she points out. “Some pro-cedures will involve anes-thesia, and we can provide this in the office. Not every patient is a candidate for of-fice anesthesia, however, due to an existing medical condi-tion. It is very important that I have the patient’s medical history and current health

conditions. I always have a full consultation with the individual about this in case the patient could be medi-cally compromised.”

If there are no contrain-dications for office anesthe-sia, Dr. Hung offers in-office intravenous nitrous oxide (“laughing gas”) and/or oral sedation. “Our advanced an-esthesia provides maximum comfort and safety during your treatment,” she says.

When patients see Dr. Hung, it is usually for conditions, such as impacted wisdom teeth, treatment for infections, res-toration of damaged teeth, replacement of missing teeth, TMJ pain, serious malocclu-sion (bite problems), and diag-nosis and treatment of oral le-sions, among other concerns.

Most often, patients are re-ferred to her by their primary dentists or physicians.

Dental implants are an in-tegral part of her practice, notes Dr. Hung. A dental im-plant is integrated into the jawbone, and can last for a very long time. It can replace a single tooth or several teeth, and is considered by many to be a more effective solution than fixed bridges or removable dentures.

The American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial and Surgeons reports that “implants will not affect neighboring healthy teeth or lead to bone loss in the jaw. If properly cared for, dental implants can last a lifetime.”

Bone and TissueWisdom teeth are best

removed at an early age, explains Dr. Hung. Usually appearing in an individual between the ages of 17 and 25, they frequently develop cavities, cause periodontal disease, or other serious problems. If they become impacted, they can be more difficult to remove.

“Removing a tooth is trau-ma to the bone and tissue,” points out Dr. Hung. “I try to minimize the trauma so there is less pain and swelling. Initial healing for wisdom

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tooth extraction can be two to three weeks. This includes bone healing.”

Dr. Hung always performs a cancer check on every pa-tient, and it is very impor-tant that possible problems be found early. “I can help to identify the problem initially, and then a multi-disciplinary team approach, with medical doctors and head and neck surgeons, is beneficial.”

TMJ (temporomandibular joint) is another condition that Dr. Hung diagnoses and treats. TMJ disorders are not uncommon, and have a vari-ety of symptoms, including jaw pain, headache, or ear-ache. Sometimes, they are a result of grinding or clench-ing of the teeth during sleep.

“I will do an evaluation for TMJ,” says Dr. Hung, “and this can often be treated with the use of a night guard or physical therapy. Surgery is a last resort.”

Dr. Hung’s patients range in age from 13 to 100, she reports, and are from Princeton and the surround-ing area. Insurance coverage varies depending on individ-ual policies.

New TechnologiesHer practice includes the

latest advances in technol-ogy, she notes. “New tech-nologies are developed all the time. For example, the cone beam is a low dose radi-ation CT scan, and is a step up from panoramic X-ray. It can be very helpful in iden-tifying conditions in the jaw.

“Piezosurgery is a tech-nique used for extractions, bone cuts, and sinus lifts in preparation for implants. I also offer the newest FDA-approved technology, in-cluding PRF (plasma rich factors). This helps regen-erate jaw bone growth, and this device and technology is now available in our office.”

In addition to her work as a highly skilled oral sur-geon, Dr. Hung is an ac-complished classical pianist and composer, and she has released original CDs. In an effort to provide patients with a relaxing, unintimidat-ing experience (especially for those with dentist fear and

anxiety), she often will have her music playing softly in the background.

She says she looks for-ward to many more years of assisting her patients. “I en-joy helping people get relief from pain. And I enjoy the challenges I see in the work, and putting the puzzle to-gether to help my patients.”

In recognition of the 10th anniversary of her practice, she is also “looking forward to diversity. I am starting a women’s dentist network, called Morning Glory Women Dentists Network of New Jer-sey, including meetings with women practitioners to pro-vide them with continuing ed-ucation and social network-

ing events uniquely designed for working women dentists. In addition, I am in the pro-cess of planning speaking en-gagements in the area.”

What always comes first, however, is her patient care, and this includes continu-ing education. As she says, “I always stay current on all the latest developments. We customize each patient’s treatment to fit their needs, medical conditions, and past experiences. Optimum oral health for my patients is al-ways the goal.”

For more information, call (609) 860-6369, or visit the website: www.prospectoral-surgery.com.

—Jean Stratton

LAW OFFICEOF

ALISANDRA B. CARNEVALE, LLC

134 South Main Street | Pennington, nJ 08534

• Family Law

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134 South Main Street | Pennington, nJ 08534

• Family Law

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609.737.3683 Phone

609.737.3687 fax

[email protected]

LAW OFFICEOF

ALISANDRA B. CARNEVALE, LLC

134 South Main Street | Pennington, nJ 08534

• Family Law

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• Expungements

• Real Estate Transactions

Alisandra B. Carnevale, Esq.Member of New Jersey Bar

609.737.3683 Phone

609.737.3687 fax

[email protected]

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ALISANDRA B. CARNEVALE, LLC

134 South Main Street | Pennington, nJ 08534

• Family Law

• Divorce

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• Municipal Court/ Traffic & Criminal Violations

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Alisandra B. Carnevale, Esq.Member of New Jersey Bar

609.737.3683 Phone

609.737.3687 fax

[email protected]

• REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS

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134 South Main Street | Pennington, nJ 08534

• Family Law

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609.737.3683 Phone

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134 South Main Street | Pennington, nJ 08534

• Family Law

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Alisandra B. Carnevale, Esq.Member of New Jersey Bar

609.737.3683 Phone

609.737.3687 fax

[email protected]

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ALISANDRA B. CARNEVALE, LLC

134 South Main Street | Pennington, nJ 08534

• Family Law

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Alisandra B. Carnevale, Esq.Member of New Jersey Bar

609.737.3683 Phone

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[email protected]

• REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS

• WILLS/LIVING WILLS/POA

• MUNICIPAL COURT/ TRAFFIC AND CRIMINAL VIOLATIONS

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134 South Main Street | Pennington, nJ 08534

• Family Law

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