Question 1

I'm trying to figure out whether I should go to a dentist or a maxillofacial surgeon for wisdom teeth extraction which one would be better for the procedure? Also, how long does the whole surgery usually take to recover from? I'm a bit nervous about the process and recovery time.

Accepted Answer

For wisdom teeth extraction, an oral and maxillofacial surgeon is generally the better choice, especially for complex cases. Recovery time typically ranges from a few days to two weeks

Question 2

My upper jaw sits behind my lower jaw and it's causing me some trouble. How complicated is the surgery to fix this and how long does recovery usually take? Also what's the typical cost for something like this?

Accepted Answer

Jaw surgery, also known as orthognathic surgery, can be a complex procedure, especially when addressing issues like an upper jaw sitting behind the lower jaw. The recovery period can range from several weeks to a few months, and the cost can vary significantly based on factors like the complexity of the surgery and the surgeon's fees

Question 3

I'm 15 and my lower jaw is overgrown on one side. It doesn't affect chewing or cause sleep apnea but I'm really self-conscious about how it looks. I'm pretty small for my age at 4'10 and haven't grown in about a year. Since braces aren't an option, should I wait until I'm 18 for corrective surgery or is it okay to do it now?

Accepted Answer

ent opinion is advised o the patient.

I'm really scared about getting my wisdom tooth removed because it's partially grown and causing me a lot of pain. I've heard about laser-assisted surgery does it actually help with less pain and no stitches? I'm super anxious about the whole procedure

Yes LASER assisted surgery is better but then it adds to the cost. The conventional flap raising method is time tested

More Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Health Queries

I'm trying to figure out whether I should go to a dentist or a maxillofacial surgeon for wisdom teeth extraction which one would be better for the procedure? Also, how long does the whole surgery usually take to recover from? I'm a bit nervous about the process and recovery time.

My upper jaw sits behind my lower jaw and it's causing me some trouble. How complicated is the surgery to fix this and how long does recovery usually take? Also what's the typical cost for something like this?

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