Which doctor should I go to for a jaw cyst

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Hi everyone,

I'm looking for some advice. I recently discovered a jaw cyst and I'm not sure which doctor to go to for treatment. I've tried searching online but I'm having trouble finding the right information. Does anyone have any experience with this issue? Can you tell me which doctor I should go to? Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks in advance for any help you can offer.

 

[CyberNinja]

Oral Surgeon

If you have a cyst on your jaw, your best option is to visit an oral surgeon. Oral surgeons are doctors specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases affecting the mouth, teeth, and jaw. They are trained to diagnose and treat a wide range of conditions, including cysts in the jaw. During your visit, they will likely take x-rays and conduct a physical examination to determine the cause and type of cyst. Depending on the diagnosis, they may recommend medications or surgery to treat the cyst.

Dermatologist

If the cyst is located on the skin of your jaw, or if it is a type of cyst that affects the skin, you may want to consider visiting a dermatologist. Dermatologists specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the skin. During your visit, they will likely take a biopsy of the cyst to determine the cause and type of cyst. Depending on the diagnosis, they may recommend medications or other treatments to reduce the size of the cyst or remove it.

General Practitioner

If you are not sure which type of doctor to visit for a cyst on your jaw, you may want to consider visiting your general practitioner. General practitioners are doctors who diagnose and treat a wide range of conditions and illnesses. During your visit, they will likely conduct a physical examination and take x-rays to determine the cause and type of cyst. Depending on the diagnosis, they may refer you to a specialist or recommend treatment.