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Dr. Monroe E. Harris, DMD
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon
Dr. Monroe Harris is an oral and maxillofacial surgeon practicing in Midlothian, VA. Dr. Harris specializes in the treatment of problems related to the face, mouth and jaws. As an oral and maxillofacial surgeon, Dr. Harris 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. Harris 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.
Dr. Monroe E. Harris, DMD
- Midlothian, VA
- Accepting new patients
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Is massage good for TMJ?
Massage can reduce muscle tension which is a precipitous factor in TMJ dysfunction. So the answer is yes.
What happens if TMJ is left untreated?
It depends on the severity of the problem and it’s cause. If the TMJ problem is due to a malocclusion, the malocclusion or jaw alignment should be corrected. If the TMJ problem READ MORE
It depends on the severity of the problem and it’s cause. If the TMJ problem is due to a malocclusion, the malocclusion or jaw alignment should be corrected. If the TMJ problem is due to tooth grinding, that should be treated as well.
Why does my son have more than 4 wisdom teeth?
Although it is rare, extra or supernumary teeth can occur in the third molar region. The exact cause of the development of extra teeth is not fully known. Associated factors READ MORE
Although it is rare, extra or supernumary teeth can occur in the third molar region. The exact cause of the development of extra teeth is not fully known. Associated factors include genetics, overactivity of the cells that produce teeth, and certain disease processes.
