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Oral and maxillofacial surgery is a highly specialized branch of dentistry that focuses on the diagnosis, surgical treatment, and management of conditions affecting the mouth, jaws, face, and neck. At Northwest Dentistry, our team of skilled oral and maxillofacial surgeons provides advanced care designed to restore function, improve comfort, and enhance both your oral health and overall facial aesthetics.
Oral and maxillofacial surgeons are dental specialists who complete four to six years of additional training beyond dental school, equipping them with the skills to handle complex procedures involving the craniomaxillofacial region. This includes bones, teeth, gums, nerves, and soft tissues of the face and jaw. Recognized internationally and by the American Dental Association (ADA), this specialty is essential for treating issues that go beyond the scope of routine dental care.
These surgeons combine expertise in both medicine and dentistry, enabling them to address functional, medical, and aesthetic concerns with precision and care.
Our oral and maxillofacial surgeons treat a wide range of conditions. Some of the most common procedures and treatments include:
Surgically place implants to replace missing teeth, providing stable and long-lasting support for crowns, bridges, or dentures.
Safely remove teeth that are decayed, damaged, or impacted, including wisdom teeth that can cause pain or crowding.
Prevent future dental complications by surgically extracting problematic wisdom teeth before they cause pain, misalignment, or infection.
Correct jaw irregularities to improve bite function, facial symmetry, and oral comfort.
Restore normal function and appearance for patients born with cleft lip or palate, improving speech, chewing, and aesthetics.
Surgically treat infections at the tip of tooth roots to save teeth that might otherwise require extraction.
Early diagnosis and surgical management of oral abnormalities, tumors, or cysts to protect oral and overall health.
Surgical interventions to improve airway function, reducing symptoms of obstructive sleep apnea and improving sleep quality.
Procedures designed to enhance facial aesthetics, restore balance, and improve both appearance and function.
Oral and maxillofacial surgery is recommended for patients with complex dental, jaw, or facial issues that cannot be resolved with standard dental care. Whether your concerns involve pain, infection, trauma, functional issues, or cosmetic goals, oral and maxillofacial surgeons provide expert treatment with precision, safety, and long-term results.
Key benefits of oral and maxillofacial surgery include:
Your journey begins with a comprehensive consultation, where our team evaluates your condition, discusses all available treatment options, and develops a personalized surgical plan tailored to your needs.
Surgical procedures are performed with patient comfort and safety as the top priority. Aftercare instructions are provided to ensure a smooth recovery, and follow-up appointments allow us to monitor healing and long-term outcomes.