Sanford M Blecker DDS
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon | Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
7015 164th St Fresh Meadows NY, 11365About
Dr. Sanford Blecker is an oral and maxillofacial surgeon practicing in Fresh Meadows, NY. Dr. Blecker specializes in the treatment of problems related to the face, mouth and jaws. As an oral and maxillofacial surgeon, Dr. Blecker 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. Blecker 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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