Oral Surgery

Signs You Need Oral Surgery

Your dentist will usually recommend oral surgery if you have a tooth that is severely damaged or decayed. If you have an abscessed tooth, your dentist may also recommend oral surgery to clean out the infection and save the tooth. Wisdom teeth are another common reason why people need oral surgery. If your wisdom teeth are impacted or growing in at an angle, they may need to be removed. Oral surgery is also sometimes needed to correct a misaligned jaw or to remove tumors or cysts from the mouth.

Before your oral surgery, your dentist will give you a complete exam and take X-rays to determine the best way to proceed. If you are having wisdom teeth removed, for example, your dentist will need to know if they are impacted and how difficult it will be to remove them. This information will help your dentist plan the surgery and choose the best approach.

Once that is decided on, we will then complete the following steps:

Care Tips for After Oral Surgery

After your oral surgery, it is important to follow your dentist's instructions for at-home care. This will help you heal properly and reduce your risk of infection. You may need to take pain medication and use ice packs to reduce swelling. You should also eat soft foods and avoid drinking from a straw for the first few days.