Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Are you in pain? Do you have limited jaw function? Then you may need oral and maxillofacial surgery. From wisdom teeth removal to complex reconstructive surgeries our highly trained surgeons provide a range of oral maxillofacial surgery procedures that can greatly improve your dental health.
What Is Oral Maxillofacial Surgery?
Oral maxillofacial surgery is a specialized field of dentistry that focuses on the diagnosis and surgical treatment of diseases, injuries, and defects related to the functional and aesthetic aspects of the face, mouth, teeth, and jaws (maxillofacial area).
Key points about oral maxillofacial surgery:
- It includes a wide range of procedures from minor interventions such as dental extractions, wisdom teeth removal, TMJ disorders, dental infections, pathologic conditions like cysts and tumors, and perform dental implants, and bone grafting.
- Maxillofacial surgeons manage facial injuries, including facial lacerations, broken facial bones, and broken jaws.
- Oral maxillofacial surgeons are trained to administer all levels of anesthesia, to ensure patient comfort during procedures.
If you have a serious defect to your face or jaw, then you may need oral and maxillofacial surgery dentistry. Surgeons can help you overcome a range of health problems, from a cleft palate to oral cancer to reconstructive surgery following an accident. To find out if you require surgery, book an appointment and talk to our oral and maxillofacial surgery specialist, who will advise you on the best low cost treatment plan.
Oral and maxillofacial surgery services offer long-term solutions to a variety of serious health problems. In many cases, you can fully recover from your condition and regain full function and be pain-free. Here are some of the key benefits of oral and maxillofacial surgery:
- Improve jaw function
- Relieve pain
- Improve the aesthetics of your mouth, jaw, and teeth
- Remove tumors
- Treat injuries to the face
- Insert implants
How Does Oral Maxillofacial Surgery Work?
Before you receive any omf surgery, your surgeon will do an extensive diagnostic consultation where they fully inspect your teeth, mouth, and jaw. During this appointment, you might have a range of scans and x-rays performed. The goal of this appointment is for the Florida oral maxillofacial surgery specialists to determine your exact issue and come up with a solution.
If you require surgery, then you will book a specific date and time and return to the clinic. Most maxillofacial surgery is performed under general anesthetic and these procedures can range from simple to complex. Your surgeon will be able to explain exactly what they need to do and what your recovery time will be.
Is Oral Maxillofacial Surgery Painful?
Oral maxillofacial surgeries can cause significant pain during the recovery phase. During the operation, you won’t experience any pain or discomfort as you will be under a general anesthetic. Pain can last for a few days or up to a few weeks after your surgery.
If you are getting your tooth removed then you may experience pain for up to 1 week. A dental implant or bone graft are more in-depth procedures that can cause pain for a maximum of 2 weeks.
How Much Does Oral Maxillofacial Surgery Cost?
Oral and maxillofacial surgery cost has a significant range depending on the type of operation you need. A simple tooth extraction costs as little as $200, while extensive jaw surgery could cost $10,000 or more.
Get Oral Maxillofacial Surgery at Advanced Dental Wellness Center!
Thanks to our skilled oral maxillofacial surgery dentists, there is no condition we can’t treat. Contact Advanced Dental Wellness Center for your initial appointment and we will find a long-term solution to your mouth, teeth or jaw problems and offer you the best prices.