East MS Oral & Facial Surgery

When you think of Michael Strahan, what’s the first thing you think of?  (Besides his bulging muscles, of course!)  His cute gap-toothed smile!  A person’s smile is one of the first things you notice when you meet a new person.  And your teeth have a lot to do with that smile.  The first step towards a beautiful, healthy smile is to schedule an appointment with East MS Oral & Facial Surgery.  They can help you with tooth pain, wisdom tooth removal and assist with teeth whitening. 

They are a specialty branch of dental medicine, providing dental implants, oral and facial pathology, relief from oral and facial trauma, TMJ, sleep apnea and perform facial cosmetic procedures such as botox.  Their mission is to provide a pleasant and enjoyable experience while providing the best quality of care with dignity and respect.  Dr. Asif A. Lala is a Board Certified Oral and Maxillofacial surgeon.  Both he and Dr. Ferrell Fort, DDS, practice a full scope of dentistry procedures.  Besides office procedures, Dr. Lala is on staff at Rush Foundation Hospital, The Specialty Hospital of Meridian, Anderson Regional Medical Center, and the Meridian Surgery Center, taking care of emergency patients needing oral and maxillofacial surgery. 

“I bought the practice in June of 2016. I had previously worked for others or partnered with others and wanted my own practice where I, alone, could decide on the best care and treatment of my patients.  In medicine, care of the patient should not be about the bottom line, but about the patient,” Dr. Lala states.  “But, I couldn’t have done it without help.  Whether it’s family, other business owners, or banks; feel free to ask for help when you need it.”  Dr. Lala is originally from Meridian, where he spent much of his youth, and was excited to return to his childhood home and once again be an active member of the community. 

I think entrepreneurs and business leaders need a way to come together and vent, throw ideas around and build relationships.  I don’t think that one or two people can promote an ideal community business atmosphere; you need multiple ideas and multiple people and by being a chamber member, you can be a part of that group.  The chamber strengthens the business sector of the whole community.

The staff at East MS Oral & Facial Surgery is the best.  They are friendly, helpful and courteous.  The staff constantly gets rave reviews from patients.   “I value that,” says Dr. Lala.  “Your employees are the face of your business; they are the first people seen by new clients.  And most importantly, my employees always greet you with a smile!”