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Face and Jaw Surgery

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Oral and maxillofacial surgeons are specialists who diagnose and treat injuries, diseases and defects that afflict the mouth, teeth, jaws and face. They also evaluate sensory disturbances of the mouth and face and treat TMJ disorders, which cause headaches, earaches, and pain in the jaw area for many people. Working with restorative dentists, they provide patients with dental implants to replace natural teeth. Patients may also visit an oral and maxillofacial surgeon to undergo cosmetic surgery that can rest NetWellness Article (More)


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  • Oral Health/Dental Specialists OSU Article

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  • Illustration of the Mouth - Image OSU Article
  • Dental Health: Anatomy/Physiology MedlinePlus

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  • Mouth Disorders: Diagnosis/Symptoms MedlinePlus

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  • Head and Face Reconstruction Adam Article
  • Online Pre-Anesthesia Interview NetWellness Article
  • Treatment for Broken/Dislocated Jaw Adam Article
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  • Guidelines for Pureed Meals - Proper Nutrition on a Pureed Diet NetWellness Article
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  • Prevention of Oral Diseases/Dental Problems OSU Article
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  • This topic is supported in part by Delta Dental of Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, and Tennessee and Renaissance Renaissance.