Dr. John Walker Vangilder DDS
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon | Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
525 Old Northwest Hwy Suite 302 Barrington IL, 60010About
Dr. John Vangilder is an oral and maxillofacial surgeon practicing in Barrington, IL. Dr. Vangilder specializes in the treatment of problems related to the face, mouth and jaws. As an oral and maxillofacial surgeon, Dr. Vangilder 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. Vangilder 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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