For this article, we wanted to clarify the role of an oral surgeon and when you might need our specialized care, as many patients are confused about the difference between a general dentist and an ...

You can find the right oral surgeon with some research and help from experts. Whether it’s searching for someone to fix a broken jaw or to remove your troublesome wisdom teeth, you can find someone to ...

Surgery for oral cancer aims to remove cancerous cells and a small margin of healthy tissue. The type and extent of cancer will determine the type of surgery doctors recommend. Oral cancer is a ...

Oral and maxillofacial surgery treats conditions in your mouth, teeth, jaw, neck, and face. You might need surgery if you have an injury, disease, deformity, cosmetic concern, or other condition. Oral ...

If you or someone you love is facing a mouth cancer diagnosis, MSK experts can help. If you want to learn about surgeries to treat mouth (oral) cancer, this is a place to start. We’ll explain types of ...

Now that you made it through your oral surgery, you’ll want to take care of your mouth to ensure a quick and easy recovery. After your appointment, plan to spend the rest of the day resting. If they ...

The time it takes to recover from a wisdom tooth extraction can vary depending on factors like your age and whether any were impacted. Recovery typically takes between 3 days and 2 weeks. Wisdom teeth ...