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Ajit V. Pillai, DMD
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon
Dr. Ajit Pillai is an oral and maxillofacial surgeon practicing in Marshfield, WI. Dr. Pillai specializes in the treatment of problems related to the face, mouth and jaws. As an oral and maxillofacial surgeon, Dr. Pillai is a unique dental specialist who can provide emergency medicine, perform general surgery and give anesthesia. These medical doctors are the only type of medical care specialist who can administer anesthesia, besides anesthesiologists. Typical procedures performed by Dr. Pillai are tooth extractions, especially wisdom teeth, corrective jaw surgery, cleft palate surgery and reconstructive surgery after an injury. Oral and maxillofacial surgeons can also perform dental work including placing dental implants. These surgeons might also deal with conditions of sleep apnea, oral cancers and more.
Ajit V. Pillai, DMD
- Marshfield, WI
- Accepting new patients
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Why do I need an oral surgeon to remove my wisdom teeth?
An Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon is a specialist that has had advanced education of 4-6 years after dental school. OMS (Oral surgeons) treat facial fractures, tumors of the jaws, READ MORE
An Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon is a specialist that has had advanced education of 4-6 years after dental school. OMS (Oral surgeons) treat facial fractures, tumors of the jaws, neck, preform reconstructive surgery of the face, mouth, and jaws, and also provide outpatient anesthesia services. In general, removal of wisdom teeth involves speciality level of care your dentist is not trained to provide. Additionally, you may want to be sedated during your procedure, and the majority of general dentists are not trained to provide this service.
How long will my face be swollen after oral surgery?
Depends on the surgery and how much was involved. Generally speaking, if you’re doing the physical therapy, at about 4 days it should start to improve.
