Oral surgery can be used to describe surgery of the gums, teeth, or jaw. It differs from other surgical procedures in that it can usually be performed in your dentist’s office. Less invasive procedures can be done under local anesthesia while more complex procedures require general anesthesia.
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When is tooth extraction necessary?
A single tooth or several teeth may need to be extracted if they are crowded, infected, or impacted. Crowded teeth make it difficult to properly brush and clean all teeth surfaces which makes the mouth prone to infection. If a tooth develops a root infection that does not respond to other treatments and can’t be saved, it will need to be extracted. Additionally,
Who needs bone graft surgery and what does it involve?
When the bone surrounding a tooth is destroyed or damaged by infection or other issues, bone graft surgery is often recommended to replace that bone. New bone supplied by the person, a donor, or synthetic material is used to hold the tooth in place and aid the surrounding bone in regrowth.
How are dental implants placed?
Dental implants are a common technique used to replace missing teeth. The metal implants are placed beneath the gum line into the jaw bone during a surgical procedure. Once the implants have healed, an artificial tooth called the crown can be attached to the implants and mimic a natural tooth.
When is jaw surgery needed?
Jaw surgery may be needed to align the structure of a patient’s jaw or to treat conditions such as temporomandibular joint disorders (TMD). A misaligned jaw can alter a person’s cosmetic appearance as well as their jaw function making corrective surgery necessary. A patient suffering from TMD pain that is not relieved by other remedies may undergo surgery in this area.
What is recovery like after oral surgery?
In general, recovering from oral pain doesn’t involve much discomfort. Your dentist will prescribe you a pain control regime and sometimes an antibiotic to ensure a successful recovery. You will need to avoid certain foods and continue brushing and flossing while being mindful of the extraction site. Depending on the nature of the procedure, your dentist might have you return for follow-up appointments to check your recovery progress
Oral surgery may be needed when:
- Teeth are rotting
- Severe tooth pain
- You have misaligned teeth
- You have severe bleeding in the gums
It is important to note that among other things, our office is known for our safe sedation methods and our perfect, sterile environment.
Oral surgery, Elmhurst dental arts
You should choose Elmhurst Dental Arts for oral surgery because:
- We specialize in wisdom teeth extraction
- We are experts in jaw surgery
- We are experts in bone grafting
- We offer complex surgical care
- We use advanced dental technologies
- We have exceptional treatment results
- We specialize in incorrect jaws position
- We are experts in using a minimally invasive approach
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