Conditions Usually Treated By an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon

Posted on 1/15/2024 by Weo Admin

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An oral and maxillofacial surgeon (OMS) treats defects, injuries, and diseases in the neck, jaws, face, and soft tissues. Given their specialization, these surgeons give high-standard care, ensuring their patients are comfortable and safe while attaining the most desirable outcomes from the surgery. As you consider scheduling your appointment with an OMS, here are some conditions they will treat.

Impacted Wisdom Teeth

Wisdom teeth are the last to erupt and, due to limited space, fail to come out correctly, hence impaction in the jaw bone or gum tissue. When this happens, contact our OMS for extraction to relieve the pain, reduce your risk of infection, and lessen the risk of misaligned teeth.

Tooth and Bone Loss

After tooth loss or extraction, it is advisable to have replacement as soon as possible to prevent bone loss. Bone loss will occur due to the lack of stimulation by the natural tooth root. This can cause unwanted changes to your appearance as the shape of your face can change. Also, a delay in tooth replacement in the future will require bone grafting by your OMS, after which you will heal after a few weeks and return for the artificial tooth placement.

Sleep Apnea

Sleep apnea causes someone to stop breathing suddenly and repetitively while asleep. The condition results from a poorly positioned jaw or excess soft tissue near the airway opening. An oral and maxillofacial surgeon will partner with a sleep specialist to establish the best surgical option to relieve the symptoms.

Congenital Jaw Defects

Where the upper and upper jaws fail to develop simultaneously, their appearance and function will be compromised. Jaw abnormalities may also occur due to congenital disabilities, and an orthognathic surgery will improve the alignment in such cases.

Schedule Your Appointment for Relief

Oral and maxillofacial surgeons treat tooth and bone loss, sleep apnea, congenital jaw defects, and impacted wisdom teeth. Therefore, if you suffer from any of the above, contact our team today and let our dental professionals handle your case.

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