Dr. James R Tagoni DMD
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon
Massachusetts General Hospital 55 Fruit St. Boston MA, 02114About
Dr. James Tagoni is an oral and maxillofacial surgeon practicing in Boston, MA. Dr. Tagoni specializes in the treatment of problems related to the face, mouth and jaws. As an oral and maxillofacial surgeon, Dr. Tagoni 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. Tagoni 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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- Christopher Fanelli15 Parkman St Boston MA 02114
- Richard R. Rolle Jr DDSMassachusetts General Hospital Boston MA 02114
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- Dr. Adam J May DMD55 Fruit St Boston MA 02114
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