How do they match: Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons

  • Perform surgery and related procedures on the hard and soft tissues of the oral and maxillofacial regions to treat diseases, injuries, or defects. May diagnose problems of the oral and maxillofacial regions. May perform surgery to improve function or appearance.

  • Evaluate the position of the wisdom teeth to determine whether problems exist currently or might occur in the future.
  • Perform surgery on the mouth and jaws to treat conditions such as cleft lip, cleft palate, and jaw growth problems.
  • Treat problems affecting the oral mucosa, such as mouth ulcers and infections.
  • Treat snoring problems, using laser surgery.

  • Treat dental problems or diseases.