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WHAT IS ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY

Oral and maxillofacial surgery is a dentistry specialty that focuses on the diagnosis and comprehensive treatment of various defects, injuries, and diseases that affect the jaw, neck, face, and mouth. The surgery helps to alleviate pain and restore jaw function. It is...

RISK FACTORS FOR ORAL CANCER

Cancer is one illness no one ever wants to be diagnosed with. If you are concerned about oral cancer, there are risk factors. If you want to prevent oral cancer, have dental checkups every six months. During your dental exam, a dentist looks in your mouth for anything...

CAUSES AND TREATMENT OF UNEVEN JAW

An uneven jaw can cause problems when talking, breathing, or eating. There are multiple causes of this condition, and it can be treated with either physical therapy or corrective surgery, depending on the severity of the condition. WHAT ARE THE CAUSES OF UNEVEN JAW?...

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WHAT IS ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY

Oral and maxillofacial surgery is a dentistry specialty that focuses on the diagnosis and comprehensive treatment of various defects, injuries, and diseases that affect the jaw, neck, face, and mouth. The surgery helps to alleviate pain and restore jaw function. It is...

RISK FACTORS FOR ORAL CANCER

Cancer is one illness no one ever wants to be diagnosed with. If you are concerned about oral cancer, there are risk factors. If you want to prevent oral cancer, have dental checkups every six months. During your dental exam, a dentist looks in your mouth for anything...

CAUSES AND TREATMENT OF UNEVEN JAW

An uneven jaw can cause problems when talking, breathing, or eating. There are multiple causes of this condition, and it can be treated with either physical therapy or corrective surgery, depending on the severity of the condition. WHAT ARE THE CAUSES OF UNEVEN JAW?...

WHAT ARE SOME COMMON DEFECTS IN THE MOUTH?

Billions of people throughout the world suffer from mouth illnesses or defects. Here are some descriptions of the most common mouth defects in the human population. MOST COMMON PROBLEM? CAVITIES. Tooth decay is the most common illness in the mouth. Cavities account...

MANDIBULAR NERVE DAMAGE SYMPTOMS

The mandibula nerve plays a crucial function in moving your mouth. It usually separates from the trigeminal nerve and connects with the bottom jaw. It interacts with other cranial nerve fibers and serves both motor and sensory functions in your head. The trigeminal...

WISDOM TEETH REMOVAL AND THE HOLIDAYS

Most American adults have their wisdom teeth removed before they reach 30, but they may not always get a chance to decide when it happens. If you have to get your wisdom teeth out during one of the many holidays Americans celebrate, here are some holiday pointers for...

DO COLD SORES AFFECT YOUR ORAL HEALTH?

When you have a cold, it can manifest in a couple of signs and symptoms. Some people get sores around their mouths. Some can be painful or itchy and cause discomfort when one tries to open their mouth while talking or eating. They can also be a huge distraction when...

SIGNS YOU COULD NEED A FRENECTOMY

A frenectomy is the removal of connective tissue, called the frenum, which is located under the tongue. This procedure allows the tongue to move with ease. This procedure is accomplished using specialized soft tissue lasers. These lasers vaporize the oral tissue. With...

WHY WAS I REFERRED TO AN ORAL SURGEON?

Being referred to an oral surgeon means that the individual requires better dental expertise from an oral surgeon that a local dentist could not give due to a lack of experience or the nature of the said condition. Here are some reasons why an individual may be...

RISKS YOU FACE BY NOT TREATING SLEEP APNEA

Sleep apnea is a severe condition that causes a random stop in breathing. When you have this condition, your breathing will repeatedly stop and start while sleeping. Snoring loudly at night is one of the signs of sleep apnea. Besides, if you wake up feeling tired even...

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