My friend has an underdeveloped left maxilla and mandible causing a deviated smile and nose. He's considering orthognathic surgery but his parents are really anxious about it now they're both asking me to help convince the other. I'm trying to understand what complications could happen during or after the surgery and how long the post-op care might take

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I had a mucocele removed by minor surgery 4 months ago but now there's a red spot left. It doesn't hurt but I'm wondering if this is normal or if I should see a specialist. Which type of doctor is best for checking this? Could it be dangerous if left untreated?

Post-mucocele red spot may be normal scar tissue; if persistent, show to oral surgeon or ENT‚Äîlow risk, but evaluation helps rule out recurrence.

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I have a benign tumor or cystic lesion on my hard palate that's affecting my maxilla bone should I see a maxillofacial surgeon or an ENT surgeon for the surgery? I'm not sure which specialist handles this kind of issue

ent opinion is advised.

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My blood pressure is around 115/86 to 130/91 is it safe for me to get my impacted wisdom tooth removed? I'm a bit worried about the surgery with these readings, what do you think?

Many authors debate on this, but a general rule is that if the systolic blood pressure is over 179 and diastolic blood pressure is over 109, any dental procedure and surgical procedures become risky. So, 180/110 is the cutoff for any oral surgical procedure

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