Village Pointe Oral Surgery

Smiles for Miles

By Linda Sutherland

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There’s no getting around the daunting feeling of needing oral surgery. However, in some cases, it’s simply the clear way forward. Oral surgery can correct conditions that nonsurgical treatments cannot correct. Oral surgery can treat conditions that cause infection and gum disease, both of which can have a negative impact on your overall health if left untreated. Oral surgery can enhance the appearance of your teeth, alleviating the social anxiety that can result from having teeth that are in bad shape. Oral surgery can also replace damaged or missing teeth, which can improve the vital functions of speaking and eating. And, of course, oral surgery can solve painful problems like broken teeth and sore, bleeding gums. 

The key to successful oral surgery is finding the right oral surgeon. Michael Shnayder (DDS, MD) is the surgeon at Village Pointe Oral Surgery. He strives to give his patients the best possible care. Because Village Pointe Oral Surgery is a private practice, Dr. Shnayder can make his patients his top priority.

What is the difference between a dentist and an oral surgeon? General dentists handle routine dental care—things like regular cleanings, x-rays, fluoride treatments, sealants, fillings, and crowns. Oral and maxillofacial surgeons have received specialized training to surgically treat a variety of conditions that affect the mouth, face, and jaw. They complete a surgical residency that lasts four to six years, and optional to become board-certified in oral surgery. 

Dr. Shnayder is originally from Moscow. He and his family immigrated to Los Angeles in 1991, where Dr. Shnayder grew up and eventually attended UCLA. He completed his oral and maxillofacial training as well as his general surgery internship at UNMC. 

Dr. Shnayder is certified by the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and holds licenses in both medicine and dentistry. Currently, his clinical practice focuses on office procedures, including dental implants, extractions, wisdom tooth removal, and bone regeneration techniques. 

Village Pointe Oral Surgery offers care to both children and adults, and every arriving patient is greeted with a calm and welcoming smile. Some of the procedures that Dr. Shnayder performs are impacted wisdom tooth extraction, dental implants, and jaw reconstruction, including correcting jaw alignment, repairing jaw fractures, and fixing TMJ disorders. Dr. Shnayder strives to make certain that all his patients receive comprehensive care for their specific needs. 

Dr. Shnayder’s practice runs smoothly because of his practice administrator, Nicole Toombs. Nicole is a delightfully passionate person who loves what she does. While growing up, Nicole thought she wanted to be a dentist. In high school, she worked in a general dentistry office, and she became intrigued with the financial side of the practice. Nicole became acquainted with Dr. Shnayder, and they discovered that they worked very well as a team. 

Dr. Shnayder opened his practice in 2011, and Nicole was on board from the very beginning. “We are both good at expressing ideas and listening to each other,” Nicole shares. “We’ve formed a partnership that we have developed through care, with each of us being open to new ideas.”

“We have an amazing team here, and they all are focused on the best care possible for our patients,” Nicole continues. “We also make every effort to provide a relaxing atmosphere for our patients. One way to make them feel more confident about our procedures is to explain the process from beginning to end.” That makes sense—we all tend to feel less apprehensive when we understand what’s going on! “The thought of oral surgery can be scary,” Nicole acknowledges. “We make every effort to keep our patients informed and to let them know that they are in good hands.” 

Nicole was greatly influenced by her father, who she refers to as her hero. He instilled in her a strong work ethic, which serves Nicole well in her work and in her interactions with both patients and colleagues. 

At Village Pointe Oral Surgery, Dr. Shnayder is proud to offer many oral and maxillofacial surgery treatments that can solve existing problems and can prevent new problems from developing down the road. He also offers aesthetic facial treatments such as Juvederm and Botox. 

Village Pointe Oral Surgery is well suited to address a wide range of dental and facial issues. They strive every day to improve each patient’s quality of life. For more information or to make an appointment, please call 402-317-5657 or visit vpoms.com. Village Pointe Oral Surgery is located in West Omaha, at 17121 Marcy Street, Suite 102. 

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