Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery in La Jolla, San Diego
Oral and maxillofacial surgeons are specialists with advanced training and expertise in the diagnosis and treatment of various head and neck conditions and injuries. After four years of dental school, an oral and maxillofacial surgeon completes four to six years of additional formal training in treating the craniomaxillofacial complex. This specialty is one of 9 dental specialties recognized internationally and by the American Dental Association (ADA).
An oral and maxillofacial surgeon at our Dental Clinic in La Jolla can diagnose and treat a wide variety of conditions. The following are just some of the many conditions, treatments, and procedures oral and maxillofacial surgeons deal with on a daily basis:
- TMJ, Facial Pain, & Facial Reconstruction
- Dental Implants
- Wisdom Teeth
- Misaligned Jaws
- Cleft Lip & Palate
- Apicoectomy
- Oral Cancers , Tumors, Cysts, & Biopsies
- Sleep Apnea
- Facial Cosmetic Surgery
Whether your dentist refers you to our office, you have pain or symptoms causing you concern, or you simply have questions you would like answered, please contact our office today to schedule an appointment. We are here to answer your questions and provide the treatment you deserve!
An excellent way to provide a safe, anxiety free, dental experience to those who are afraid of the dentist.
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La Jolla Dentists
Dr. Bo Ah Kim
Dr. Bo Ah Kim pursued her passion for dentistry at Columbia University, College of Dental Medicine in New York City, earning her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree in 2007. Her training in general dentistry equips her with the skills to perform a broad range of procedures from basic fillings and crowns to complex full mouth reconstructions and TMJ Botox injections. Dr. Kim is renowned for her dedication to patient care, making communication and comfort the cornerstones of her practice.
Dr. Hyung Jin Bae
Dr. Hyung Jin Bae is a distinguished, board-certified periodontist since 2012, specializing in dental implant surgeries and laser-assisted regenerative procedures. A graduate of Columbia University and the University of Pennsylvania, with additional post-doctoral training at Harvard University, Dr. Bae is a Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology and a Fellow of the Institute for Advanced Laser Dentistry. His expertise encompasses a broad range of minimally invasive techniques that emphasize patient-specific, regenerative outcomes.
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FAQ
What is an oral and maxillofacial surgeon?
A dental specialist trained to surgically treat conditions of the face, jaw, and mouth.
What conditions do oral and maxillofacial surgeons treat?
They treat jaw issues, impacted teeth, facial injuries, oral cancers, sleep apnea, and more.
What is the difference between a dentist and an oral surgeon?
Oral surgeons handle surgical procedures beyond the scope of general dental care.
Are oral surgeries painful?
No. We use anesthesia and sedation to keep you comfortable throughout your procedure.
What is the recovery time for oral surgery?
It depends on the procedure, but most patients recover within a few days to two weeks.