Oral & maxillofacial surgery is a highly specialized area of dentistry. An oral surgeon must
spend four extra years in a hospital residency to earn their degree. Because of their cross
training with other kinds of doctors, oral surgeons can perform advanced procedures that general
dentists cannot.
An oral surgeon specializes in working with the bone & soft tissue of your mouth. Their
treatments range from wisdom teeth removal to facial reconstructive surgery. Oral surgery is
more in-depth than your typical dental procedure, & normally requires local or general
anesthesia, sedation & time for recovery. Below are a few of the services that oral surgeons
provide.