bRIARCLIFF sMILE DESIGN

Oral Surgeon Briarcliff Manor | Oral Surgeon Ossining

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At Briarcliff Smile Design, we take pride in being the go-to dentist in Ossining. Our team, led by Dr Battista, is committed to providing exceptional oral surgery and maxillofacial surgery services, as well as a full range of general dental services. Experience our award-winning care at Briarcliff Smile Design. Look for Dental specialist near me and Dr Battista will be there to help!

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What does Oral Surgery (maxillofacial surgery) mean and who is a Oral Surgeon Specialist or  Oral Surgeon Dentist in Ossining?

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Oral Surgery or Maxillofacial surgery is a surgical procedure performed around mouth which focuses on reconstruction of face from any facial trauma, oral cavity,  head and neck, mouth, jaws as well as facial plastic surgery including cleft lip and cleft palate surgery.

 

Who performs oral surgeries or Maxillofacial surgeries?

 

Oral surgeries might be performed by any one of a number of different kinds of dental specialists, including endodontists, periodontists, and prosthodontists.

An oral surgeon dentist or a dental surgeon, also known as an “oral and maxillofacial surgeon” (OMS) specializes in treating all kinds of health problems related to the hard and soft tissues of your mouth, face, and jaw.

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Difference between dentist and oral surgeon dentist?

 

Your dentist is the primary dental care provider for your oral health. You visit the dentist for:

• Teeth cleanings

• Fill cavities

• Have X-rays taken

• Get other treatments, such as crowns, bridges, and dentures.

• Your dentist will also give you suggestions to improve your oral health.

 

Oral surgeons, also known as maxillofacial surgeons, focus on:

• Performing surgery to treat issues with your mouth, jaw or face.

• Oral surgeons can perform tooth extractions, including extracting wisdom teeth.

• They also handle more complex surgeries, including biopsies of soft tissue, removing tumors, jaw realignment, positioning implants, repairing soft tissue, and reconstructive surgery after an accident

• Some Maxillofacial surgeons will even perform surgery to help treat, correct diseases, injuries and defects of your face, jaw or mouth.

• They can also treat cancers of the mouth, neck, and head.

 

Oral surgeon dentist may also help with facial infections, removing lesions, cleft lips or cleft palate, and nerve repair.

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Need a dental specialist near you? Look no further than Briarcliff Smile Design. With Dr Battista's years of experience and expertise, our clinic provides top-notch dental care tailored to meet your unique needs. We are proud to serve clients in Briarcliff Manor, Ossining and beyond.