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Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

Maxillofacial Surgery

Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons are specialists with advanced training and expertise in the diagnosis and treatment of various head and neck conditions and injuries. After four years of dental school, an Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon completes four to six years of additional formal training in treating the craniomaxillofacial complex. This specialty is one of 9 dental specialties recognized internationally and by the American Dental Association (ADA). An Oral Maxillofacial Surgeon can diagnose and treat a wide variety conditions. The following are just some of the many conditions, treatments and procedures oral and maxillofacial surgeon deal with on a daily basis:
  • TMJ, Facial Pain, & Facial
  • Reconstruction
  • Dental Implants
  • Tooth Extractions & Impacted Teeth
  • Wisdom Teeth
  • Misaligned Jaws
  • Cleft Lip & Palate
  • Apicoectomy
  • Oral Cancers
  • Tumors
  • Cysts
  • Biopsies
  • Sleep Apnea
  • Facial Cosmetic Surgery
Whether your dentist refers you to our office, you have pain or symptoms causing you concern, or you simply have questions you would like answered, please contact our office today to schedule an appointment. We are here to answer your questions and provide the treatment you deserve!
An apicoectomy is a minor surgical procedure that removes the infected tip of a tooth’s root to save the natural tooth.
Bone grafting rebuilds lost jawbone to support dental implants or improve overall oral structure.
These are congenital conditions where the lip or roof of the mouth does not fully form, requiring coordinated surgical and dental care.
Jaw surgery corrects misaligned jaws to improve bite function, facial balance, and oral health.
Reconstructive surgery restores facial bones and tissues damaged by injury, helping regain function and appearance.
Impacted canines are teeth that fail to erupt properly and may require surgical exposure to guide them into position.
Mini dental implants are smaller implants used to stabilize dentures or replace missing teeth when bone is limited.
Oral pathology involves diagnosing and treating diseases affecting the mouth, jaws, and surrounding tissues.
PRP uses a patient’s own blood components to promote faster healing after dental or surgical procedures.
Sleep apnea is a condition where breathing repeatedly stops during sleep, often linked to airway obstruction.
Custom oral appliances reposition the jaw to keep the airway open during sleep, reducing apnea symptoms.
TMJ disorders affect the jaw joint and muscles, causing pain, stiffness, or difficulty chewing.
Botox® can help relax jaw muscles, reducing pain and tension associated with TMJ disorders.
Wisdom teeth removal prevents pain, infection, and crowding caused by impacted or poorly positioned teeth.

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