Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Oral and maxillofacial surgery focuses on surgical care involving the teeth, mouth, jaw, and surrounding facial structures. An oral surgeon may be recommended when a dental concern requires advanced treatment beyond a routine procedure.
Oral surgery can help treat impacted wisdom teeth, damaged teeth, dental infections, missing teeth, jaw issues, and other conditions that affect oral health and function.
Wisdom Teeth Removal
Wisdom teeth can become impacted, crowded, infected, or difficult to clean. When they do not have enough room to come in properly, they may cause pain, swelling, pressure, or damage to nearby teeth.
Oral surgery may be recommended to remove wisdom teeth before they create more serious dental problems.
Tooth Extractions
Some teeth cannot be saved because of severe decay, infection, trauma, bone loss, or advanced gum disease. In these cases, an extraction may be the healthiest option.
The goal is to remove the tooth safely while protecting the surrounding bone and soft tissue whenever possible.
Dental Implant Placement
Dental implants are used to replace missing teeth by placing a small post into the jawbone. Once healed, the implant can support a crown, bridge, or denture.
Oral surgeons often help evaluate bone support and place implants as part of a long-term tooth replacement plan.
Jaw and Facial Evaluation
Oral and maxillofacial surgeons may evaluate jaw pain, bite concerns, facial injuries, cysts, infections, and other conditions involving the mouth and facial structures.
A detailed evaluation may include imaging such as CBCT scans to help determine whether surgical care, additional diagnostics, or another dental specialty is needed.
Comfortable Surgical Planning
Oral surgery begins with a careful review of your health history, symptoms, X-rays, and treatment goals. Your provider will explain what to expect before, during, and after the procedure.
Clear instructions and follow-up care help support healing and reduce the risk of complications.
When Oral Surgery May Be Needed
Oral surgery may be recommended when a tooth is impacted, badly damaged, infected, or unable to support normal function. It may also be part of a larger restorative plan involving dental implants, dentures, or full-mouth rehabilitation.
Early evaluation can help prevent pain, infection, and future complications.
Common Oral Surgery Services
Related Services
Oral surgery often connects with other dental services used to diagnose, remove, restore, or replace teeth. These related services may support your overall treatment plan.
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