The field of oral surgery encompasses a wide range of surgical procedures performed to treat conditions related to the oral and maxillofacial regions of the body such as the head, neck, face, jaws, hard and soft tissues.

What is an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery?

Oral and maxillofacial surgery is one that is performed on tissues of the mouth that includes your teeth, gums, areas of the jaw, head, or face

What are the most common types of oral surgery?

An oral surgeon may be called upon to treat and perform a variety of procedures that a general dentist would not be able to perform. Some of the common types of oral surgery are:

Impacted wisdom tooth removal

Your wisdom teeth may have difficulty erupting in cases when they are either trapped or misaligned. Over time, impacted wisdom teeth can cause more than just pain, but can lead to other conditions such as gum disease.

Surgical treatment of Sleep Apnea Treatment

Sleep apnea is a sleep disorder that can either be treated with surgical or non-surgical means. An oral surgeon would be able to remove any tissue that blocks the path of the airway and restore normal breathing.

Reconstructive and Jaw Surgery

Jaw misalignments can be easily treated with oral procedures.

Dental Implants

Missing teeth structures can be replaced with artificial roots such as dental implants.

Treatment of facial trauma

An oral surgeon can also treat any facial injury that may diminish the beauty of your smile.

Do oral surgeons have specialized training?

Of course, they do. Apart from completing dental school, an oral surgeon would be expected to complete a four-year residency in oral surgery. The surgeon must be a graduate from an accredited dental school and be licensed to the state that he/she practices.