When you have a dental or oral condition, you may wonder what specialist to see. Oral conditions affect people in different ways including confidence, appearance, bite function, and even sleep quality. An oral and maxillofacial dental specialist can help with the treatment of various oral conditions. Here are some reasons you should visit an oral and maxillofacial surgeon.
Bone Loss
A dental surgeon would have to ensure that you have adequate bone for supporting your implants before placing the implants. If not, a bone grafting procedure may be required. A missing tooth can cause bone loss. This occurs when the bone responsible for holding and supporting missing or infected tooth starts to erode. Eventually, it becomes impossible to safely and effectively get an implant because the implant screws cannot be anchored firmly in place in the bone.
Sleep Apnea
If you experience excessive snoring and feel abnormally drowsy during the day, you may have sleep apnea. Some sleep apnea, especially complex and obstructive can be dangerous if they are not treated. An oral and maxillofacial surgeon can treat obstructive sleep apnea with procedures such as soft palate stiffening or even jaw surgery.
Wisdom Teeth
We all have wisdom teeth, but most of us cannot tolerate their growth. Sometimes, the growth of third molars can cause pain, swelling, and poor oral hygiene, often necessitating a visit to an oral and maxillofacial surgeon. In other times, wisdom teeth can negatively affect your orthodontic work or they could become impacted. If there is limited space within the mouth, wisdom teeth may fail to erupt and enter the dental arch, meaning they remain impacted. Oral surgery can be performed to extract wisdom teeth that are impacted. Our oral and maxillofacial surgery team is here to offer you the best oral care. Contact our dental office for more information on what treatments we offer.
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When you have a dental or oral condition, you may wonder what specialist to see. Oral conditions affect people in different ways including confidence, appearance, bite function, and even sleep quality. An oral and maxillofacial dental specialist can help with the treatment of various oral conditions. Here are some reasons you should visit an oral and maxillofacial surgeon.