But oral and maxillofacial surgeons cover a much broader scope of practice, utilizing advanced 3-D imaging and traditional surgical techniques, to treat cleft and craniofacial disorders, oral cancer, jaw reconstruction, snoring and sleep apnea, dental implants and facial cosmetic surgery.

The scope of the specialty is extensive and includes the diagnosis and management of facial injuries, head and neck cancers, salivary gland diseases, facial disproportion, facial pain, impacted teeth, cysts and tumours of the jaws as well as numerous problems affecting the oral mucosa such as mouth ulcers and infections.

If you hurt your arm, you would probably visit your physician for treatment. If your arm needed surgery for any reason, you would require a surgeon’s expertise. Likewise, dentists are trained to diagnose and treat the majority of dental health issues, but if a severe issue requires oral surgery, then your dentist will refer you to a trained oral surgeon. We provide a full scope of oral and maxillofacial surgery services thanks to our collaboration with the team of trained doctors. They can correct jaw disorders, surgically extract teeth when necessary, and handle the most difficult, complex cases when all other treatment has failed.