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Oral Surgery including Extractions and Wisdom Teeth Removal
There are instances where it is necessary to extract a tooth. This can be due to misshapen or long roots of a baby tooth preventing it from falling out naturally, decay that poses a risk to surrounding teeth and jaw, infection, orthodontic issues, or problems with wisdom teeth. When a tooth needs to be removed, your dentist may do so during a regular checkup or schedule a separate visit for the procedure. Each tooth is held in place by a ligament within a tooth socket in your jawbone.
To remove a tooth, the dentist will need to widen the socket and detach the tooth from the ligament that holds it in place. Although this process is usually fast, it is crucial to communicate any worries or sedation preferences with your dentist. After the tooth is extracted, nearby teeth may move, leading to issues with chewing or jaw joint function. To prevent these complications, your dentist may suggest replacing the removed tooth.
Oral Surgery
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery is the surgical specialty that includes the diagnosis, surgical and related treatments of a wide spectrum of diseases, injuries, defects and aesthetic aspects of the mouth, teeth, jaws, face, head and neck.
Oral and maxillofacial surgeons (OMS) are trained to treat patients who experience difficulties with wisdom teeth, facial pain, and misaligned jaws. They often treat accident victims suffering facial injuries requiring dental implant surgery. Also they can care for patients with tumors, cysts, and abnormalities of the jaws/ face and functional and aesthetic conditions of the maxillofacial areas.
The scope of this specialty is extensive and concerns the diagnosis and treatment of diseases affecting the oral (mouth) and maxillofacial (face and neck) regions.
Frequently Asked Questions
A tooth may need to be removed if it is severely decayed, infected, or causing problems for surrounding teeth. In some cases, extractions are also recommended for issues like impacted wisdom teeth, orthodontic concerns, or baby teeth that don’t fall out naturally.
During the procedure, the dentist carefully loosens the tooth by widening the socket and separating it from the supporting ligament. The process is usually quick, and your dentist will ensure you’re comfortable throughout the treatment.
Yes, patients are encouraged to share any concerns or preferences regarding sedation before the extraction. This helps the dental team make the experience as comfortable and stress-free as possible.
After an extraction, nearby teeth may shift over time, which can affect chewing or jaw alignment. To avoid these issues, your dentist may recommend replacing the missing tooth with options like implants or bridges.
Oral surgery includes treatments for conditions affecting the mouth, teeth, jaws, and face. This can involve wisdom teeth removal, treating facial injuries, correcting jaw alignment, or managing issues like cysts and tumors.
