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The Dental specialty of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
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Dear Kevin, Yes an Oral & Maxilofacial Surgeon can fix your chin be sure to consult with a board certified one. Depending on the deformity you may also require an Orthodontist or "braces" dentist
DEAR RABB, THE TISSUE SHOULD BE GENTLY BRUSHED 3 TIMES A DAY, AND RINSE IMMEDIATELY AFTER GENTLY. IT IS NORMAL FOR DEBRIS TO ACCUMULATE THIS IS NORMAL. I recommend that if you have further concerns
Dear JJ, It sounds as if you need to brush better. The only symptom of a dry socket is a relentless pain that does not go away with pain medication, and you cannot sleep. I recommend that if you have
Dear Manisha, Yes there may be alternatives. If you did need surgery it is not painful and relatively simple an out patient procedure. I am not sure of your particular situation it involves a comprehensive
Dear Steven It is possible that the fistula may spontaneously close. Hopefully you are on antibiotics. If after 2 weeks there is no resolution it should be closed by a board certified oral & maxillofacial
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