There can be different diseases of the mouth that present difficulties to people who suffer from them.

• Ulcers and blistering
• Leukoplakia (white lesions)
• Growths and mucosal tumors
• Salivary gland problems

The oral surgeon is best trained to handle such maladies.

The jaws can be susceptible to developing certain diseases that many times are unique to the maxillofacial skeleton.

• Bone infections called osteomyelitis
• Cysts either developmental or of unique dental tissue origin
• Tumors
  • like those found in other parts of the skeleton
  • ones originating from unique dental tissues
  • metastases from cancers
• Metabolic disorders resulting in disruption of normal jaw health

As a board certified and well trained oral and maxillofacial surgeon Dr. Vakkas can diagnose, treat, and if necessary reconstruct the jaws that are affected by disease.