Wait – How Many Kinds of Dentists?
We’ve all been to a general dentist for cleanings and routine exams. And many of us have heard of or gone to other oral health
We’ve all been to a general dentist for cleanings and routine exams. And many of us have heard of or gone to other oral health
While an oral surgeon provides surgical solutions for countless dental issues, sometimes orofacial problems require extremely specialized care. An oral surgeon who has had extra education and training in orofacial injury and disease is called a maxillofacial surgeon. These medical professionals often work closely with oral surgeons on full mouth reconstruction, but have more knowledge in the structures of the face – jaw, sinuses, ears, etc. They can handle congenital deformities like cleft lips and palates, as well as compound ocular fractures from facial trauma. So even for people with complicated problems that affect appearance, breathing, chewing, or more, a craniofacial surgeon who specializes in orofacial pathologies can help you return to the quality of life you deserve.