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Surgery

Surgery

There are many different types of oral surgery dealing with the various components of the oral cavity and jaw structure.

Description

Leading up to surgery, we will thoroughly review the procedure and requirements for a successful surgery. This will include taking x-rays and reminding the patient of some surgery basics. Directions can also include not eating or drinking anything for a specified time period proceeding surgery and making sure a ride is available, should the patient be having a surgery that requires anesthesia.

 

The removal of impacted teeth, which commonly is done to the wisdom teeth, is one of the many types of oral surgery. Wisdom teeth are also considered the third set of molars. They often come in misaligned and become impacted. This can lead to pain and swelling at the site of the affected wisdom tooth. These teeth need to be surgically removed to prevent damage to surrounding teeth.

 

Extraction of infected or damaged teeth represents another type of oral surgery. During extraction, the affected tooth is removed. Depending on the location of the tooth, a dental implant may be recommended to replace the tooth to prevent future problems with alignment.

 

For those teeth with infections caused by cracks or cavities in the tooth, a root canal may be recommended in place of a total extraction. With a root canal, the decayed nerve and any infection is removed from the tooth. 

 

Restoration of the surface of the tooth is often necessary and is done by using a crown to cover the large hole or decayed portion of the tooth.