Monday, April 13, 2009

All about oral surgery

What is oral surgery?
Oral surgery refers to the surgery associated not only with the teeth and gums, but also with the rest of the face, including the jaws.

When is oral surgery required?
Oral surgery is performed for a number of reasons. The primary reasons leading to oral surgery are listed below.

  • Broken facial bones: Improper bone development leading to a disfigured jaw requires oral and maxillofacial surgery. An accident causing bone damage in the mouth and jaw may also necessitate an oral surgery.
  • Infection in the teeth, gums, or face: An infection that causes inflammation of the gums and face may require a surgery to be treated.
  • Snoring: Snoring or sleep apnea, if not treated by non-surgical methods, may require a surgery.
  • Improper growth of the wisdom teeth: Sometimes, if the wisdom teeth do not grow properly, it can lead to pain and infection in the gums. The problem of impacted wisdom teeth can be solved through surgery.
  • Dental implants: Dental implants, to make up for lost teeth, are fixed through surgery.

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An aching tooth is better out than in.
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1 comment:

  1. Very informative information. Thank you for breaking down what oral surgery is and what symptoms are entailed to receiving oral surgery.
    Marty

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