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Dr. Carlos Cruz, D.D.S.
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon
Dr. Carlos Cruz is an oral and maxillofacial surgeon practicing in Mcallen, TX. Dr. Cruz specializes in the treatment of problems related to the face, mouth and jaws. As an oral and maxillofacial surgeon, Dr. Cruz 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. Cruz 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.
35 years
Experience
Dr. Carlos Cruz, D.D.S.
- Mcallen, TX
- Foreign
- Accepting new patients
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How long is the recovery from jaw surgery?
Not all need to be done in a hospital. It's case by case that needs to be evaluated and a treatment plan made with other specialists.
Stitches are loose after extraction. What do I do?
Usually are resolvable. They will dissolve in day or two.
Are jaw surgeries done in outpatient facilities?
Some are able to do as outpatient.
What causes sporadic jaw pain?
Most of the time, it can be related to pain on the muscles of mastication.
Can you eat normally with dental implants?
Yes you can eat normally.
