What is Oral Surgery? What Kinds of Oral Surgery Are There?

  Oral care is a vital part of your overall health, not just because a great smile makes you feel more confident, but also because many dental concerns can significantly impact your health if left untreated and cause significant complications. Although the team at Dental Excellence does everything in its power to treat your dental conditions conservatively, there are times when dental surgery is necessary to correct serious problems. Oral surgeons, or dental surgeons, are medical doctors who specialize in surgeries of the mouth, sinuses, and jaw. They’re trained to diagnose the extent of damage that tooth decay, an accident or injury, chronic joint issues like TMJ disorder, or periodontitis has done to your mouth and then prepare a customized treatment to repair it. This often includes surgical procedures in the mouth or face. At Dental Excellence, we have several team members who hold either a Master’s Degree in Dental Surgery or their Doctorate in Dental Surgery in addition to excell