Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery is a medical subspecialty that can help treat diseases and disorders of the face, head, neck, and soft tissues of the jaw. It can include surgical and non-surgical interventions for issues of this sort. While it is generally considered a subspecialty of medicine, it is also closely related to dentistry. In fact, some oral and maxillofacial surgeons may even work with dental problems or in conjunction with dentists to solve oral and dental complications.

Orthodontics is a subspecialty of dentistry, which focuses on making sure the teeth are aligned correctly, which can reduce oral and dental health issues. They can diagnose orthodontic problems and help find solutions to said problems. Most commonly, they outfit patients with braces or other corrective methods to help them achieve better oral and dental health. They work closely with general dentists to resolve these problems.

Periodontics is subspecialty of dentistry that works with the structures that surround and that support the teeth. Therefore, dentists who specialize in this area may treat teeth and gum diseases. Since films of plaque build and grow on teeth over time, the teeth’s support system can suffer. One of the most common conditions this type of medicine handles is gingivitis. This common dental problem can lead to receding gums and other problems with the teeth over time.