Howard Fisher DDS
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon | Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
1755 Lewis Turner Blvd Fort Walton Beach FL, 32547About
Dr. Howard Fisher is an oral and maxillofacial surgeon practicing in Fort Walton Beach, FL. Dr. Fisher specializes in the treatment of problems related to the face, mouth and jaws. As an oral and maxillofacial surgeon, Dr. Fisher 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. Fisher 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.
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