Find a Dentist in Maryland (MD)
Finding a dentist in the Maryland (MD) area that fits your needs isn’t as easy as just searching on Google. There are lots of factors to take in to account such as:
• Do I need Veneers, general dentistry, cosmetic dentistry, oral surgery or something else?
• How do I estimate out of pocket costs?
• What can I expect during my visit?
• Who takes my insurance? or how do I go about financing my care?
For all of these questions and more about Maryland-area dentists, we have videos and guides to prepare you for your office visit. Free treatment quotes and financing resources are available.
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Learn more about oral surgery
If you have a serious disease, injury or condition effecting your teeth, face, mouth or jaws, your dentist may refer you to an oral surgeon. The types of specialists that perform oral surgery require an additional four or more years of training.
An oral surgeon focuses on the following serious conditions
Dental implants are used to replace missing teeth. A dental bridge may be used to fill a gap which is held in place by crowns on adjacent healthy teeth. An oral surgeon may work with a cosmetic dentist on placing dental implants.
Snoring & Sleep Apnea can often be treated by a dentist or oral surgeon in coordination with your doctor.
TMJ Treatment - The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) allows the jaw to move properly and is one of the most complex joints in the body. A TMJ disorder can result in severe jaw pain, difficulty opening and closing the mouth and tension headaches. Treatment can range from an oral splint to reduce the stress on the jaw to extreme cases that require surgery.
Facial trauma is treated by an oral surgeon. This includes setting fractured jaws, repairing nerve damage and treating facial injuries involving the gums, cheek and nasal bones, eye sockets and the forehead. Reconstructive surgery may also be required for treating facial trauma and involve coordination with a cosmetic dentist in Maryland (MD).
Additionally, oral surgeons remove diseased teeth, treat mouth cancers and infections, perform corrective jaw surgery and correct congenital defects of the face and skull.
Some related specialties and procedures
• Endodontists generally perform root canals. Many diseased teeth can now be saved instead of pulled.
• Periodontists treat diseases of the gums. Many periodontists also perform plastic surgery and place dental implants.
How much does oral surgery? Get a free estimate.
Our directory has details for specific Maryland MD area cosmetic dentists. Free treatment quotes and financing resources are also available.