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The Different Types of Oral Surgery Procedures

Looking for information on oral surgery? If you are currently in need of a simple surgical procedure in order to improve your dental health, then learning more about the different types of oral surgery procedures that dentists can perform is a great idea.

General dentists and oral surgery

Understanding more about oral surgery is a great idea, as there are different types of dental professionals who can perform oral surgical procedures. General dentists are your primary dental-care providers. They are the first person to contact when you are in need of any dental-related care, as they diagnose, treat and manage their patients' overall dental care needs. A few examples of procedures general dentists perform include examinations and cleanings, placing crowns and implants and performing simple oral surgery procedures, such as extracting a wisdom tooth.

Different types of oral surgery procedures

The list below includes some of the more common types of simple oral surgery procedures, which can be performed by a general dentist.

Dental implants

Many dental patients who are missing one or more of their teeth and therefore need to choose a tooth-replacement option are choosing dental implants for this purpose. They want to experience the many benefits that implants offer, including their ability to look and act just like a real tooth. The reason why implants are able to closely resemble a natural tooth is that it is surgically inserted into a patient's jawbone, allowing it to fuse with the gum tissue and jawbone.

Wisdom tooth extraction

The extraction of wisdom teeth is necessary when they begin to grow in and cause problems to the rest of the teeth. While many dental patients can accommodate this third set of molars without experiencing any problems, some patients will experience problems such as impacted or crooked teeth. Any patient who is experiencing wisdom teeth problems needs to make an appointment with a general dentist as soon as possible for a proper diagnosis.

Root canals

When tooth decay enters the pulp of a tooth, it means that the tooth is infected and a root canal needs to be performed in order to save the tooth. It is always recommended to save a tooth, as once a dental patient loses one of their teeth, they need to find a tooth-replacement option as soon as possible in order to have a healthy mouth. The root canal procedure is one that requires a general dentist to remove the nerve and the infected pulp, thoroughly clean the area and then seal the tooth so it can once again function normally.

Do you currently need oral surgery?

Many dental patients who either think or know that they are in need of an oral surgical procedure take the time to learn more about what they can expect, as this helps them to better prepare. If you would like to make a consultation appointment with us for more information, simply contact us today so we can get you scheduled.

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