Oral Surgery
Oral surgeons are specialists who possess advanced training and expertise in diagnosing and treating a range of conditions and injuries affecting the head and neck. After completing four years of dental school, an oral surgeon undergoes an additional four to six years of specialized training focused on the craniomaxillofacial complex. This field is recognized as one of the nine dental specialties by both the American Dental Association (ADA) and international bodies.
Oral surgeons are equipped to diagnose and manage a variety of conditions. Below are some of the numerous issues, treatments, and procedures they commonly address:
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TMJ, Facial Pain, & Facial Reconstruction
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Dental Implants
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Tooth Extractions & Impacted Teeth
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Wisdom Teeth
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Misaligned Jaws
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Cleft Lip & Palate
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Apicoectomy
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Oral Cancers , Tumors, Cysts, & Biopsies
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Sleep Apnea
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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!
Tooth extractions, or the removal of one or more teeth, are usually used as a last resort in dentistry, as keeping the natural tooth in the mouth is ideal.
Bone grafting is often closely associated with dental restorations such as bridge work and dental implants.
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