Dr. Louis Gallia
Surgery - Oral & Maxillofacial
Sacramento, CA
47 years experience male
Locations
Scripps Oral Surgery
Sacramento, CA
About
Bio
DMD, MD, FACS. Licensed in both medicine and dentistry. Board certified in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Otolaryngology/Head & Neck Surgery, and Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Past full time faculty at UC Davis Medical Center, Sacramento, CA. Current clinical faculty at University of Washington School of Dentistry, Seattle, WA. Practice consists of TMJ and facial pain disorders, facial plastic and reconstructive surgery. Currently in full time private practice in Sacramento, CA. 87 Scripps Drive, Suite 112, Sacramento, CA 95825. Office phone 916-570-3088.
SpecialtiesDoctors may have more than one area of specialty interest. Board certification in a specialty area means the doctor has completed formal training and has practice experience in that specialty, and has passed the certification examination from the corresponding accredited medical specialty board.
Doctors may have more than one area of specialty interest. Board certification in a specialty area means the doctor has completed formal training and has practice experience in that specialty, and has passed the certification examination from the corresponding accredited medical specialty board.
Surgery - Oral & Maxillofacial
ENT - Head & Neck Surgery
Facial Plastic Surgery
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Licenses
United States: California
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A 24-year-old female asked:
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Oral surgeon: You cannot determine which wisdom teeth are problematic by looking in your mouth. See a board certified oral & maxillofacial surgeon for exam/reco... Read More
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A 33-year-old female asked:
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Uncommon: Uncommon in my practice. However some patients have "systemic" joint problems that affect many joints.
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A 24-year-old male asked:
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Depends: Depends on symptoms, and cause of symptoms. 3 signs of TMJ dysfunction: joint noises, joint pain ; limited oral opening. Self treat with soft diet, ja... Read More
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A 41-year-old member asked:
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Technically: Technically you could, since that water would be "distilled".
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A 31-year-old member asked:
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No: The ct scan would have no negative effects on your osteonerosis.
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A 37-year-old member asked:
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More information: Need more information. How long there? Painful? Getting larger or smaller. Any local infection or other problems. Most likely a reactive lymph node. I... Read More
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A 43-year-old member asked:
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Depends: Depends on the cause. Can be allergic, infected, traumatic (frequent rubbing). You might try some otc med like neosporin. If it persists, see a dermat... Read More
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A 26-year-old female asked:
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Regional Expert: The surgeon should be in your area. Too hard for follow up care from a long distance.
Best bet is to see someone on the oral surgery faculty of the cl... Read More
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A 47-year-old member asked:
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Yes: If you have a mucocele, and it disappears, it has healed. If it is still there, it has not healed.
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A 49-year-old member asked:
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Depends: It depends on the circumstances. The need for more surgery may be due to variance in healing, rather than something not done right at surgery.
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A 41-year-old member asked:
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Usually: Usually. If the gingivitis was successfully treated before it progressed to periodontal disease.
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A 46-year-old member asked:
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Many: Many. Infection. injury, cancer or other pathology, clench/grind teeth, jaw joint (TMJ). If you have jaw/tooth pain, see your dentist.
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A 32-year-old male asked:
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Antibiotics: Pain medication doesn't treat the root cause. You also need antibiotics.
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A 31-year-old member asked:
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Symptoms worse.: Tmj problems can over time improve, get worse, or stay the same. Your current symptoms - jaw pain, limited oral opening, cllcking, headache, etc can a... Read More
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A 32-year-old female asked:
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Infection - DDS ASAP: You have an infection. Could be SERIOUS!!
See dentist TODAY!!
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A 41-year-old member asked:
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Overnight: Usually over night. If no better after overnight, see dentist.
For best results with wisdom teeth, make sure you are evaluated and treated by a board... Read More
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A 31-year-old female asked:
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Not normal: Not normal. You may also have a problem with the lower teeth. see dentist.
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A 33-year-old member asked:
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Yes: Yes, for a number of reasons. You may have a bad taste since you aren't brushing as thoroughly. You may have a blood clot breaking down which tastes b... Read More
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A 30-year-old female asked:
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Not TMJ: Rare to have swelling from TMJ. More likely other surrounding structures like parotid. See ENT doc for exam.
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A 50-year-old male asked:
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Unlikely: Unlikely. But you can get a predetermination before the procedure to make sure.
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A 48-year-old member asked:
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Allergy.: May be allergy. If it persists, or you develop other symptoms, see your doctor. Tell him if any particular things make it worse.
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A 44-year-old member asked:
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Common: Very common for oral surgeons to use steroids to reduce pain and swelling in third molar extraction. For best results, make sure you are evaluated and... Read More
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A 45-year-old member asked:
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Yes, but: Yes, but problem not solved. Pain will recur. See dentist for solution.
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A 40-year-old female asked:
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Probably: Probably. If you see a dentist and treat the tooth, the cheek pain should improve. It may be affecting the sinus on that side.
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A 37-year-old member asked:
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No: Not a true scab, but a blood clot will form. Best advice is to make sure you evaluation and treatment is by the wisdom tooth expert - oral surgeon.
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A 48-year-old member asked:
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Ear vs TMJ: Could be an ear or TMJ problem. Other TMJ symptoms are clicking jaw, limited oral opening, chewing discomfort. If it sounds like you, see TMJ expert. ... Read More
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A 47-year-old member asked:
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Depends: Depends on the extraction. If you have an upper molar or premolar extraction, there may not be any bone between the socket and the sinus. Premature us... Read More
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A 36-year-old member asked:
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No: No. Unrelated anatomically. For best evaluation and treatment, have your wisdom teeth managed by a board certified oral surgeon
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A 21-year-old female asked:
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ENT doc: Yes. The medical specialist with the most expertise in oral cancer is the ENT doc. In some areas, oral & maxillfacial surgeons are superior. Get a... Read More
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A 33-year-old member asked:
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Related?: May not be related. Start with your MD to assess non-dental symptoms. See DDS for toothache.
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A 46-year-old member asked:
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Numb lip: Usually a numb lip from lower jaw surgery. You may bite your lip since you can't feel it. Food/liquids may dribble down your chin since you can't feel... Read More
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A 43-year-old female asked:
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Depends: Depends. The tinnitus if TMJ related should improve as the TMJ symptoms improve. TMJ tinnitus is usally not prominent. If prominent see ENT doc.
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A 34-year-old member asked:
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Infection?: You may be drooling because it hurts to swallow. Lumps under jaw along with drooling suggests an infection of teeth/mouth/throat. See oral surgeon or ... Read More
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A 38-year-old member asked:
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Dentist ASAP: Sounds like a potential serious infection. See dentist or oral surgeon ASAP.
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A 36-year-old female asked:
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Perhaps: Perhaps. Can't hurt. . Self treat with soft diet, jaw exercises, massage, heat/cold, OTC pain meds. A splint or physical therapy would be next. Occasi... Read More
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A 35-year-old member asked:
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More information: No. Not without more information about the changes you are experiencing.
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A 47-year-old member asked:
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Hard to say: Hard to say. However, sharp pain in the mouth is abnormal. Get an examination by a dentist asap.
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A 44-year-old member asked:
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Pressure: During the procedure, the local anesthetic will eliminate the pain. You will feel pressure. Afterwards, pain. How much pain depends on many factors: t... Read More
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A 43-year-old member asked:
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Lymph node: It may be a lymph node. Or a normal anatomical structure like the hyoid bone. Best solution is to see an ENT surgeon to make sure it's ok.
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A 36-year-old member asked:
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Depends: Usually bone grafting only done on 3rd molars in specific situations. Best advice is to see a board certified oral surgeon for exam/recommendations.
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A 50-year-old female asked:
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Dentist: OTC pain meds until you can see dentist. ASAP!!
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A 42-year-old member asked:
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TMJ relationship: If your ear doc says nothing wrong with ear, consider TMJ. A common cause of tinnitus is TMJ. If you have other TMJ symptoms (jaw pain, limited openin... Read More
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A 43-year-old male asked:
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Perhaps: Not septoplasty. You would have to do extensive turbinate reduction. Also unlikely, but possible. See an ENT doc for advice.
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A 38-year-old member asked:
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Very low: Very low unless it has happened before. You can also have dislocated TMJ (jaw joint disk). The symptoms would be a clicking or popping joint, joint pa... Read More
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A 29-year-old female asked:
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Unclear: Could be a number of things. See an ENT doc, who will do an exam and hearing tests.
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A 36-year-old member asked:
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Unanimous: It's unanimous. All docs agree something is wrong here. Return to the doc who did the extraction, if he/she is an oral surgeon. If not, go directly t... Read More
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A 24-year-old female asked:
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Yes: Yes, facial trauma can displace a straight septum or further displace a deviated septum. It would be a fracture displacement. See an ENT doc to assess... Read More
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Yes: Yes this area responds well to bridges supported by implants. Other factors determining success are bone support, condition of adjacent teeth/gums and... Read More
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A 19-year-old male asked:
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Dentist: Self treatment is limited to prevention. You must see a dentist for repair. The decay you have will get worse and you'll be looking at extractions.
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Depends: Depends if you mean immediately after, or in the weeks following. Usually nose is packed immediately. So nothing to do except keep outside clean with ... Read More
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Mar 19, 2015
Being trained, licensed, & board certified both medically (both otolaryngology AND facial plastic & reconstructive surgery) AND dentally (oral & maxillofacial surgery),Dr.Gallia is in possession of an...Read More
Dr. Lily Bhattacharya
Apr 24, 2015
Great Doctor. He gets right to the point, addresses the issue in a straightforward manner and tells you who to follow up with. What more could you want. Glad to have him here on Healthtap.com. Impress...Read More
May 26, 2015
Dr. Lou is a respected colleague who provides sound advice and is a true asset to my practice and HealthTap patients. I highly recommend him for all your Oral and Maxillofacial needs. Great Job Dr Lou...Read More
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This made me feel good. Thanks! Periodontist had done free gingival graft, as well as, alloderm on 5 lower front teeth. He thinks prognosis poor but I will see him again in 1 week. I will need to rebu...Read More
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This was very helpful. Thanks! Ok. I always thought the patient would be in an impossible lying position. I'll need 2 or 3 implants soon enough in UL. Always went to quarterly perio cleanings. Hmm--ge...Read More
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This was very helpful. Thanks! Yes. I will contact my insurance company to explore coverage with a removable Nesbit. Have used one in the past for 2 missing teeth. It worked. If ins. co. says no cover...Read More
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
University of Washington School of Medicine, WA
Graduated 1976MD
Medical/Graduate school
University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine, PA
Graduated 1976MD
Residency
UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON MEDICAL CTR
Completed 1979
Residency
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
Completed 1982
Awards
Top Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon, First Place, National - Spring
2014
Thought Leader, Second Place, Sacramento Region - Spring
2014
Top Doctor, First Place, Sacramento Region - Spring
2014
Affiliations
American Dental Assocation
California Dental Associaton
Sacramento District Dental Society
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