Philadelphia Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
Northern Liberties oral surgery for difficult extractions and the implants that follow.
Smyleee Rating
Good
About Philadelphia Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
Suite 4 at 456 North 5th Street sits in Philadelphia's Northern Liberties just off the Spring Garden Street corridor, minutes from the Vine Street Expressway ramps and a short walk from Spring Garden station. That is a practical location if you are being driven home after sedation, which is how most patients leave an oral surgery appointment; parking here is easier than in Center City but still largely on-street. This is a single-surgeon practice led by Dr. Cyndi Nguyen, who took her dental degree at Louisiana State University and practised general dentistry for close to thirteen years before training in oral and maxillofacial surgery.
Extractions are the bread and butter, and the difficult ones are the point. A wisdom tooth that has not erupted sits under bone and gum, often angled against the tooth in front and sometimes with roots curving around the inferior alveolar nerve. Removing it involves lifting a flap, taking away a small amount of bone and frequently sectioning the tooth so the pieces come out along their own paths rather than forcing the whole root mass through a narrow opening. The same logic applies to entangled or fused roots on older molars. Cases a general dentist passes on are usually referred for exactly these reasons.
Implant work runs from a single tooth to a full mouth, supported by a 3D cone beam scanner for planning, an intraoral digital scanner, in-house milling and smile-design software, so a proposed restoration can be designed and produced without waiting on an outside laboratory. Bone and soft tissue grafting, sinus lifts and corrective jaw surgery are handled here too, and complex cases other offices have declined are a stated focus.
Bone grafting adds time rather than complexity from your side. Graft a socket on the day of extraction and there is typically a three-to-six-month wait while it knits into solid bone; the implant follows after that, on a schedule your own healing sets rather than the one you would prefer. Hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday and to 2:00 p.m. on Friday. Dr. Nguyen also teaches and does volunteer surgical work overseas and with Native American communities.
A single-surgeon oral and maxillofacial practice at 456 North 5th Street, just off the Spring Garden corridor in Northern Liberties. Dr. Cyndi Nguyen practised general dentistry for nearly thirteen years before training in oral surgery, and takes referrals for impacted wisdom teeth, entangled or fused roots, bone and soft tissue grafting, sinus lifts, corrective jaw surgery and single to full-mouth implants. Planning runs on a 3D cone beam scanner alongside an intraoral scanner, in-house milling and smile-design software. Sedation is available.
Clinic Details
Parking
Free parking lot, Free street parking
Best Known For
Oral Surgery, Wisdom Teeth Removal, Dental Implants, Sedation Dentistry
Business Hours
| Monday(Today) | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
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Reviews
Smyleee Rating
Good
928 reviews
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Recent Reviews
This was a fast ang great experience they were helpful, thoughtful, and very nice all the way through
Absolutely fantastic experience. Everyone was so kind and informative. Im petrified of the dentist, but i had to get all 4 wisdom teeth removed, so i was referred here. I was so relieved of how non judgemental everyone was. I was in and out before I knew it. Recovery was quick and painless. I really cant recommend this place enough.
Dr. Nguyen and her team were so kind and professional during/after my wisdom tooth removal surgery. Checked up on me and gave me very clear post surgical treatment instructions. Highly recommend!!
Dr. Nguyen and her team were super friendly and made sure I was comfortable during my tooth extraction. The procedure was quick and painless, and my recovery has been great. I highly recommend them!
Dr. Cyndi Nguyen is the best oral surgeon EVER!!! My 20 yr old son was referred here by his dentist. First, after looking at the xrays, she decided to only take 2 wisdom teeth. I really appreciated that she didn't take out teeth that didn't need to come out. That's real integrity. Second, she patiently answered all our questions and allowed me to come back the day of surgery to be with my son until he was ready to go under. Third, he was out in less than a half hour and she did an amazing job!! He didn't anything other than extra strength Ibuprofen and Tylenot. And it healed so quickly- we couldn't believe it. She is the best oral surgeon and I'm defintely taking my other son here for his wisdom teeth. Thank you so much Dr. Cyndi Nguyen- I see why you've received all of these impressive awards!
I went to a few dentist till one dentist told me Dr. Nguyen would be able to help. She was wonderful telling me what we have to do to fix it. She didn't give up when others did. I love my new teeth and my beautiful smile. My smile is great and my confidence even better. You are a wonderful person and my personal tooth fairy. Thank you so much and glad you and your staff were part of this journey with me. I love you all and you are the best. I look forward to eating foods i haven't had in 26 years. Love you❤️❤️❤️
My entire experience from the front desk all the way through surgery was exceptional. The front desk team was very welcoming and helpful. Special thanks to Dr. Nguyen, Jakiyah, and Esmeralda for their amazing care during surgery. The entire team is extremely kind and communicative. I appreciate the office working with me on quick, emergent care for extreme pain. The follow-up care has been great as well. I would absolutely recommend Dr. Nguyen and team.
I had consult with other oral surgeon and told me I had to wait 8 weeks for an appointment for a tooth with excruciating paid. A coworker recommended Dr. Nguyen. I called them up! They got me in within 2 days for a same day surgery. I was reluctant to get wisdom teeth pulled that weren’t bothering me, but Dr. Nguyen didn’t just recommend they come out , she out a little camera back there and showed me exactly why they were going to cause issues in the future. I was placed under anesthesia, 4 extractions, and woke up pain free! 10/10 I would absolutely return to her only. Not to mention her beautiful office . Wow ! Hands down great beautiful Doctor. Her assistant and financing team are very friendly, work diligently, and quick and with no delay. I love it here !!
This beautiful woman and her staff were amazing. They took care of all my needs and made me feel so comfortable and welcome. I wouldn't definitely recommend this place to anyone. 10/10 experience might I all it's very clean and professional. Even after my surgery Dr Yan called to make sure I was alright. That definitely was a first. Recommend easy
Dr Cyndi Nguyen and her entire Staff provide Excellent Patient Care! ! The office is a very comfortable and pleasant environment. I received great customer service beginning with my initial call for an appointment, which I received that same week ! The receptionist and everyone that I came in contact with greeted me with a smile, was very pleasant, knowledgeable and caring, Dr Cyndi Nguyen is the best. She called after my surgery to make sure that I didn’t have any problems. My recovery is going very well. I have already recommended family members. I am a Very Satisfied Patient. I want to thank Dr. Nguyen & her staff for taking all my worry away with their Excellent Patient Care! Judy A
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