Dr. Carlos Cruz D.D.S.
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon | Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
5529 N Mccoll Rd Suite A Mcallen TX, 78504About
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.
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Dr. Carlos Cruz D.D.S.'s Expert Contributions
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. READ MORE
Stitches are loose after extraction. What do I do?
Usually are resolvable. They will dissolve in day or two. READ MORE
Are jaw surgeries done in outpatient facilities?
Some are able to do as outpatient. READ MORE
How long does novocaine last after wisdom tooth removal?
3-4 hours. READ MORE
What causes sporadic jaw pain?
Most of the time, it can be related to pain on the muscles of mastication. READ MORE
Can you eat normally with dental implants?
Yes you can eat normally. READ MORE
Treatments
- Dental Implants
- Bone Grafting
- Jaw Surgery
- Facial Trauma
- Tooth Extractions
- Pre-prosthetic Surgery
- Distraction Osteogenesis
- Oral Pathology
- Tmj Disorders
- Cleft Lip & Palate
- Bone Morphogenetic Protein
- Platelet Rich Plasma
- Impacted Canines
- 3d Imaging
- Anesthesia
Professional Memberships
- Professional Member AAOMS
- Professional Member TDA
- Professional Member Rio Grande Valley Dental Society
- Professional Member Texas Society of Oral & MAxillofacial Surgeons
- Professional Member Texas Academy of General Dentistry
- Professional Member Southwest Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
- Professional Member American Cleft Palate Craniofacial Association
- Professional Member American Dental Association
Dr. Carlos Cruz D.D.S.'s Practice location
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