ORAL & MAXILLA FACIAL SURGERY
Oral maxillofacial surgery tends to several types of conditions affecting the face, mouth and jaw, and isn't limited to your local dental practice. From a family dentist's office to the operating room of a hospital, these procedures run the gamete from the simple to the extremely complex in order to deliver the solution a patient need.
Treatment Beyond Impacted Wisdom Teeth
Although the removal of impacted wisdom teeth is probably one of the most common forms of oral maxillofacial surgery people undergo, there are many other areas of oral maxillofacial surgery, some of which overlap with medical disciplines outside of dentistry. Much of this overlap is in head and neck cancer, facial trauma, cleft lip, palatal birth defects and facial cosmetic surgeries such as eye and nose recontouring.
Cosmetic Surgery
Facial aesthetic treatment is now routinely provided by oral maxillofacial surgeons. This can include laser skin procedures, dermal fillers and even botox for aging and wrinkles. More complex aesthetic surgery is also available through this specialty.
