Dr. Michele Claeys, as a doctor of the mouth, can provide treatments for many oral conditions, diseases and injuries. Ask her about oral and maxillofacial surgery, a dental specialty which includes the diagnosis and treatment of conditions affecting the mouth, teeth, jaws and face.
What is oral and maxillofacial surgery?
Oral and maxillofacial surgery is a dental specialty which includes the diagnosis and treatment of conditions affecting the mouth, teeth, jaws and face. Patients with facial deformities or injuries can have a more natural and attractive look restored to their faces with this kind of procedure.
What types of conditions and procedures does this specialty include:
- TMJ Disorders
- Face trauma, like facial injuries from a blow or a car accident
- Cleft lip or cleft palate
- Wisdom teeth or other impacted teeth
- Tumors and cysts
- Reconstructive surgery
- Dental Implant surgery
- Severe bite problems