DESIGN FOR LIFE

“It can be challenging to meet someone for the very first time at their most vulnerable, but it’s also a huge opportunity to offer...

“Every job is bigger than you think...but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t start.” -Dr. Rick Crawford Dr. Rick Crawford came to SMOMS in...

Dr. Tim Mitchell came to SMOMS in 2001, and has been treating our patients with skill, care, and compassion ever since.  Q: What inspired...

At the onset of COVID in 2020, SMOMS followed in the footsteps of other dental and medical practices, hiring Screeners for each of our...

“We’re always solving a problem for the patient–whether that’s pain, a spatial problem, or form and function issues. We develop and...

“Remember the old Snickers commercials ‘You’re not you when you’re hungry’? People aren’t themselves when they’re in pain. They’re a...

“We live at the crossroads between surgeon and dentist, with a unique opportunity for the details of dentistry to shine through.” -Dr....

If you enjoy chatting with friends, chewing your favorite foods, or smiling at loved ones, you can thank your temporomandibular joint or...

At Southern Maine Oral Surgery, we care for patients of all ages. And if treated with care, the teeth that we are born with can last us a...

Would you trade years of your life (and part of your life savings) for a handful of letters after your name? You might if they signified...

In the United States, approximately 120 MILLION adults are missing at least one permanent tooth. Missing teeth disrupt all types of...

Medical words have a reputation for being tough to pronounce--and nearly impossible for non-medical personnel to understand. This is...

At Southern Maine Oral Surgery, we love seeing and treating our patients...but we know that feeling isn’t always mutual! Not everyone...

Third molars are just that: the third molar to erupt on the length of your jaw. Because these third molars appear later in life (usually...