
Dr. Otto Frederick Tidwell D.D.S.
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon | Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
1601 Walnut St Philadelphia PA, 19102About
Dr. Otto Tidwell is an oral and maxillofacial surgeon practicing in Philadelphia, PA. Dr. Tidwell specializes in the treatment of problems related to the face, mouth and jaws. As an oral and maxillofacial surgeon, Dr. Tidwell 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. Tidwell 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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