Understanding Craniofacial Prostheses in Pediatric Maxillofacial Medicine
Visiting an experienced dental surgeon who specializes in full facial reconstruction is a whole journey in and of itself. From the evaluation to the actual procedure itself, it’s a whole ride, and the feeling of relief at the end of the operation is comparable to none. For children undergoing maxillofacial surgery, the journey doesn’t end […]
Who Corrects Cleft Palates in Children?
Cleft palates in infants aren’t super common, but they’re common enough they warrant the need for a specialist in pediatric maxillofacial surgery to understand how to repair them. Cleft palates can be dangerous for the health of an infant, and will lessen their quality of life with difficulty feeding, eating and (later) speaking. Infants with […]
Pediatric Oral Surgery: How to Talk to Children, What Parents Can Expect
Maybe your child has been injured accidentally. Perhaps there’s been a planned tooth extraction due to a medical condition. Your child has been referred to a pediatric oral surgeon. Why do they even need oral surgery? What does that mean for your baby? As a parent, it’s natural to be concerned and to have questions. […]
