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Asheboro Oral Surgery
Dr. Stefan Simoncic has a Masters in Cardiovascular Disorders and Honors Biology from McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario. He has a Bachelor’s in Education from Lakehead University at Thunder Bay, and he completed his dental training at the University of Maryland in 2002. In his third year of dental school, he visited North Carolina and fell in with the area and the people. When he finished his degree, he chose to receive his Graduate Practice Residency at Carolinas Medical Center and practiced general dentistry in Charlotte for many years.
He graduated as an Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon from the University of Rochester and the Eastman Institute for Oral Health in 2009. He then returned to North Carolina because he felt it was a good Christian place to raise a family, with good schools and it reminded him of the area he grew up in Canada He worked as an oral surgeon for a dental practice with 20 locations in North Carolina, and as he traveled extensively between them, he got to see the state. He could have chosen to go anywhere, but he chose to settle in the Piedmont and so a short two years later, he built his first practice in High Point, NC and became a successful, respected member of the Triad dental community. He purchased the existing practice of Dr. Rabe, who retired shortly after due to health reasons. Today, Dr. Simoncic has three thriving practices with an excellent, dedicated staff of 20, who maintain a high level of quality care for their patients, across the Piedmont Triad.
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Due to his experience in general dentistry coupled with his practice as an Oral &
Maxillofacial Surgeon, Dr. Simoncic has a unique perspective from both restorative and surgical aspects of dentistry. He specializes in dental implants and has experience in areas such as total mouth rehabilitation and CT guided implant placement. He has seen a growing problem in the past few years with the abuse of opioids prescribed after surgery. Dr. Simoncic is committed to ending the scourge of opioid abuse that has been devastating our families and communities.
Asking the opioid question is the easiest step you can take to achieve pain control while reducing opioid use. There is a way to manage post-surgical pain with fewer or no opioids. EXPAREL is a singledose infiltration that provides significant longlasting pain control in an effort to reduce the use of opioids during post-surgical pain.
How it Works
EXPAREL is a revolutionary nerve blocking injection that is done soon after a dental operation. It starts controlling pain during surgery, so that your recovery can begin immediately. With only one dose, administered by the dentist, it provides pain control for the first three to four days after surgery, when you need it most, by numbing the area where your surgery was performed. It works only at the surgical site, unlike opioids which affect your entire body and clinical trials show that patients who received EXPAREL have less need for opioids. Since it is not a narcotic, you can perform your normal duties without worry. You can operate a motor vehicle, and many people are able to return to work faster because of their comfort level.
Simoncic practices a full scope of oral and maxillofacial surgery with expertise ranging from corrective jaw surgery to wisdom tooth removal. He can also diagnose and treat facial pain, facial injuries and TMJ disorders, and perform a full range of dental implant and bone grafting procedures. Dr. Simoncic built a state-of-the-art facility that just opened in June 2018 in Asheboro, and he is excited about bringing this facility, the first of its kind to the area. He has the latest technology and techniques available in oral surgery from 3D X-rays to online referrals.
DENTAL IMPLANTS
Dental implants are designed to provide a foundation for replacement teeth that look, feel, and function like natural teeth. The person who has lost teeth regains the ability to eat virtually anything and can smile with confidence, knowing that teeth appear natural and that facial contours will be preserved. Dental implants are changing the way people live. With them, people are rediscovering the comfort and confidence to eat, speak, laugh, and enjoy life.
WISDOM TEETH
Wisdom teeth are the last teeth to erupt within the mouth. When they align properly, and gum tissue is healthy, wisdom teeth do not have to be removed. Unfortunately, this does not generally happen. The extraction of wisdom teeth is necessary when they are prevented from properly erupting within the mouth. They may grow
sideways, partially emerge from the gum, and even remain trapped beneath the gum and bone.
CORRECTIVE JAW SURGERY
Corrective jaw surgery (orthognathic surgery) is needed when jaws do not meet correctly and/ or teeth do not fit with jaws. Corrective jaw surgery repositions misaligned jaws improving
facial appearance and ensuring that teeth meet correctly and function properly. People who can benefit from orthognathic surgery include those with an improper bite, or jaws that are positioned incorrectly. Click here to find out more about corrective jaw surgery.
Patients come to him many ways, referrals from local dentists, walk-ins based on his excellent reputation and word of mouth from satisfied patients. With the new 311 Bypass, patients easily travel from Winston-Salem, Greensboro, and Pinehurst to see him in Asheboro. He offers same day treatment, which is a huge benefit in this busy world we live in when you have taken time off to visit the dentist not to have to schedule an additional day and time. They offer in-network insurance, and Care Credit financing options.
In addition to his thriving practice, Dr. Simoncic donates a portion of his time with a local organization who helps prisoners integrate back into the work force by offering them free dental care. He volunteers on the Baptists Dental Bus, who offer free dental care to rural communities in North Carolina. He loves being able to help people with their dental care who fall through the cracks and do not have insurance.
Dr. Simoncic and his wife live in the Piedmont, and have three children, all of whom are currently attending High Point University studying Pharmacy, Design and Biology.
To learn more about EXPAREL, dental procedures, ask a question, or anything else dental related, be sure to call the office and one of their friendly staff members will be there to assist you at (336) 626-9989 or visit the website at www. asheborooralsurgery.com. The Asheboro office is located at 511 S Fayetteville Street.
