Dental Surgery

NOT JUST FOR EMERGENCIES

Oral Surgery is, in practice, a preventative measure intended to catch problems before they get worse. Oral Surgery plays a crucial role in maintaining oral health and can help prevent more severe dental and medical issues from arising. It is an essential tool in the dentist's or oral surgeon's arsenal to provide comprehensive dental care and restore patients' oral health.

Oral Surgery is vital for several reasons, including:

• Removing problematic teeth: Oral Surgery is often necessary to remove problematic teeth, such as impacted wisdom teeth, which can cause pain, infection, and damage to surrounding teeth.

• Treating dental infections: Oral Surgery can help treat infections that affect the teeth and gums, preventing the spread of infection to other parts of the body.

• Repairing damage to the mouth or jaw: Oral Surgery can repair damage caused by injuries or accidents, such as fractures or dislocations of the jawbone.

• Preparing for dental implants: Oral Surgery is often required to prepare the jawbone for dental implants, which are used to replace missing teeth.

• Treating jaw disorders: Oral Surgery can help treat jaw disorders, such as temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders, which can cause pain and discomfort in the jaw joint and surrounding muscles.

While Surgery might sound scary or intimidating, modern oral surgery techniques are generally very safe and effective, and most patients experience little to no discomfort during the procedure.