ABOUT FACE: Oral & Facial Surgery

11/12/2025

From the Air Force to About Face! Service has always been my calling. Honored to have worn the uniform, and proud to keep serving my community every day in a different way. 🇺🇸💙

10/09/2025

👩🏽‍⚕️ I’ve got my gorgeous patient here today, and we’re talking Botox! 💉

Botox isn’t about changing your face, it’s about softening movement in areas where fine lines like to settle.

Think forehead lines, crow’s feet, frown lines...all those little expressions we make every day.
The goal? To help you age gracefully, not frozen, just refreshed, rested, and confident ✨

Results kick in within a few days and last about 3–4 months, depending on your muscle strength and metabolism.

Science + self-care = the ultimate beauty combo 💉💋

09/09/2025

ORAL BACTERIA CAN TRAVEL TO THE HEART 🫀

As an Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon, I can’t emphasize this enough: the mouth is not separate from the rest of the body. What happens in your gums doesn’t stay in your gums.

🦠 The science:
Researchers have detected bacteria commonly found in dental plaque inside arteries and even heart tissue of patients who suffered heart attacks.

👉 How does this happen?
• Gum inflammation or periodontal disease allows bacteria to slip into the bloodstream through microscopic breaks in tissue.
• Once circulating, these bacteria can trigger inflammation inside blood vessels.
• Chronic inflammation accelerates damage, contributing to cardiovascular disease.

⚠️ This doesn’t mean oral bacteria directly cause heart disease. But it does show a clear biological link between gum health and cardiovascular health.

💡 The takeaway:
Prioritizing your oral hygiene: brushing, flossing, and routine professional cleanings which protects far more than your smile. It may also help protect your heart.

ORAL BACTERIA CAN TRAVEL TO THE HEART 🫀

Scientists have discovered something shocking — bacteria commonly found in dental plaque have been detected inside the arteries and even heart tissue of patients who suffered heart attacks.

How does this happen?
When gums are inflamed or diseased, bacteria can slip into the bloodstream through tiny breaks in gum tissue. Once in circulation, they may contribute to inflammation in blood vessels, accelerating cardiovascular damage.

This doesn’t mean oral bacteria directly cause heart disease, but their presence shows how strongly the mouth and heart are connected. Ignoring gum health could silently fuel risks far beyond the mouth.

Current research suggests that keeping gums healthy through regular brushing, flossing, and professional cleanings isn’t just about saving teeth — it could also help protect the heart.

🧠Sources:

Lockhart PB, et al. (2012). Periodontal Disease and Atherosclerotic Vascular Disease: Does the Evidence Support an Independent Association? Circulation.

Tonetti MS & Van D**e TE (2013). Periodontitis and Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease: Consensus Report. J Clin Periodontol.

08/29/2025

Schedule your Botox appointment today. Call or text us at 214-705-1660

08/21/2025

✨ Big news! Dr. James is honored to be a Spotlight Speaker at the Sistah to Sistah Summit this October in Houston!

She’ll be lecturing on Oral Surgery for the GP, sharing practical, confidence-boosting strategies to level up your surgical skills.

🎟️ Early bird registration is open now (limited spots!). Don’t wait! Secure your seat at sistahtosistahsummit.com.

Let’s learn, grow, and celebrate sisterhood in dentistry together. See you there! 💜🦷

07/29/2025

🦷 Missing a tooth or dealing with tooth pain?

You may need a dental implant!

📲 Call or text us today to schedule your consultation with our dental implant specialist:
(214) 705-1660

✨ Let’s bring your smile back to life!

07/29/2025

🦷 Missing a tooth or dealing with tooth pain?
You may need a dental implant!

📲 Call or text us today to schedule your consultation with our dental implant specialist:
(214) 705-1660

✨ Let’s bring your smile back to life!

07/29/2025

WISDOM TEETH!!

Parents and Students:
Call or text us today to schedule your consultation at (214) 705-1660.

06/25/2025

Meet Akayla—a rising senior at Oakwood University who discovered me through my Day in the Life of an Oral Surgeon video with and reached out to shadow. Today, she got a front-row seat to oral surgery in action!

From seeing a biopsy, to watching extractions, dental implant placements, and IV sedation, Akayla was fully immersed in the surgical side of dentistry. She shared that she really enjoyed the experience—and I loved seeing her curiosity and confidence shine throughout the day.

It’s always an honor to mentor future leaders in healthcare. Wishing Akayla all the best on her journey to becoming a dentist! 🦷💪🏽✨

05/30/2025

We love our amazing patients! 🩵

If you’re a student, summer is the perfect time to get your wisdom teeth removed so you can fully heal before school starts back up. Don’t wait—schedule your consult today!

📞214-705-1660

03/15/2025

Wisdom teeth, also referred to as third molars, get their name by being the last teeth to come in during young adulthood, the time of life when you gain maturity or “wisdom.” The majority of people have most of their permanent teeth by age 13. Your wisdom teeth should come into your mouth between the ages of 17-21. Sometimes they do not have enough room to come in normally or are in the wrong position to come straight up. When that happens, your oral surgeon may refer to them as impacted and they may have to be removed.

Not everyone’s teeth develop on the same schedule. That’s why it’s important to see your dentist regularly so he or she can monitor the progress of your wisdom teeth. Every patient is unique, but in general, wisdom teeth may need to be removed when there is evidence of changes in the mouth such as:

• pain
• infection
• cysts
• tumors
• damage to adjacent teeth
• gum disease
• tooth decay (if it is not possible or desirable to restore the tooth)

Dr. James may also recommend removing your wisdom teeth to prevent problems or for others reasons, such as when removal is part of getting braces, treating gums or other dental procedures.

Please call or text us to schedule your teen's wisdom teeth consultation today. 214-705-1660

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