Dr. Richard Louis Mclain D.D.S.
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon | Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
7889 S Lincoln Ct Suite 201 Littleton CO, 80122About
Dr. Richard Mclain is an oral and maxillofacial surgeon practicing in Littleton, CO. Dr. Mclain specializes in the treatment of problems related to the face, mouth and jaws. As an oral and maxillofacial surgeon, Dr. Mclain 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. Mclain 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.
Education and Training
Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas 1996
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Dr. Richard Louis Mclain D.D.S.'s Expert Contributions
Lump on gum line piped hurts?
Good morning. It sounds like you might have an infection. I advise that you see a dental professional - either an oral surgeon or your general dentist. READ MORE
Clicking in my jaw
A portion of the population has popping and clicking with no symptoms. However, if popping and/or clicking are symptomatic, then it is a normal thing to do. If you are having pain or difficulty chewing, you probably need to see an oral surgeon. READ MORE
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