Oral Surgery in Yokine

Oral surgery can range from tooth extractions to more complex jaw surgeries. No one likes to go through surgery, but there can be times when it is necessary to maintain good oral health. Here are some of the reasons why you may need oral surgery:

• Removing an impacted and painful wisdom tooth
• Correcting a misaligned bite
• Managing oral diseases and tooth infections
• Repairing tooth damage caused by injury or trauma
• Preparing your mouth for dental implants

If you suffer from oral health complications that warrant oral surgery, all you need to do is schedule an appointment at our office. You’ll need to visit the dentists for a dental checkup so that our dentist can assess your oral health, determine the cause of your problem, and develop a customized treatment plan based on your concerns.

Your dentist will also determine what oral surgery techniques are needed and which option suits you best during the oral exam.

For most people, their wisdom teeth develop between the ages of 17 and 25. But, they can erupt at any time. Some people are lucky to have their wisdom teeth growing in the proper positions and causing no problems. Your dentist will not recommend a tooth extraction option in such cases.

But, if you have an impacted wisdom tooth that’s growing at an odd angle or hiding under the gums, there’s a huge possibility that your dentist will suggest an oral surgery option to preserve your oral health.

What happens if you don’t get them extracted? Without treatment, impacted wisdom teeth can lead to serious problems such as pain and infection and may even result in other oral health complications. If your wisdom teeth worry you, schedule an appointment with your dentist. Your dentist will order X-rays of your mouth to check the position and angle of your wisdom teeth and decide if you need an extraction.

Wisdom teeth are the last crowns to erupt. They are your final set of molars, and they grow at the back of your mouth. Usually, they surface during your late teens or early 20s. Some patients have wisdom teeth that do not cause problems. Unfortunately, the same can’t be said for others. Some patients experience pain, crowding, infection, and damage to adjacent teeth because they failed to have their wisdom teeth extracted. When a tooth infection sets in, it will be considered an emergency dental situation.

Hence, your dentist will suggest a wisdom tooth extraction. The decision to remove wisdom teeth is a personal choice, but you need to weigh the benefits and risks of the procedure before deciding. Some people prefer to preserve their wisdom teeth. However, they will be asked to monitor their mouths for pain and signs of infection. Meanwhile, others decide to have their wisdom teeth extracted to prevent future problems as part of preventive dentistry. 

Some people prefer to preserve their wisdom teeth. However, they will be asked to monitor their mouths for pain and signs of infection. Meanwhile, others decide to have their wisdom teeth extracted to prevent future problems as part of preventive dentistry. Ultimately, it all boils down to personal choice. 

On a side note, you won’t need dentures after wisdom teeth extraction as long as the rest of your natural teeth are intact. 

When your jaw and gum tissues show signs of deterioration after you lose a tooth, your dentist may recommend a bone graft or sinus lift.

Whenever you lose a tooth, whether from severe decay or trauma that needs emergency dental care, the tissues underneath will no longer be stimulated and protected. As a result, these tissues will start to regress and grow weaker. 

Some patients may also need bone grafting treatment if they do not have sufficient jawbone density to support dental implant crowns. However, if you opt for dentures, a bone grafting procedure is no longer needed.

It’s normal to experience soreness when the effects of anaesthesia start to wane away. How long your mouth will feel sore depends on the type of oral surgery you went through. Furthermore, you may also experience slight bleeding post-op. The bleeding should subside within 8 hours after the surgery. You can help control the bleeding by applying pressure to the area with a clean piece of gauze.

Swelling and bruising are also expected since the procedure involves cutting through soft tissues. Like with any other surgical procedure, the risk of infection is always there, but this can be prevented by taking your prescribed antibiotics after the surgery. 

Serious risks are rare, but there are times when they do happen. The following are examples of more serious problems: anesthesia-induced amnesia, the risk of developing a dry socket, and sinus exposure.

Did you ever wonder why oral surgeries are expensive? They may seem costly from the outset, but this is because your dentist has to spend endless hours of training and education to master standard techniques and hone skills and knowledge to ensure that they are giving you the best possible care. In addition, healthcare costs are expected to increase due to government mandates and intervention. If you want to know the exact cost of your surgery, schedule a consultation with your dentist so you can also ask about your payment options.

Your dentist does not recommend you drive after oral surgery because it takes one to two days for the anaesthesia to wear off. Although some people insist they feel normal post-op, your reflexes are slowed, and your thought processes are still delayed. There have been instances when anesthesia has induced temporary amnesia. Therefore, driving while under the effects of anaesthesia is hazardous. So, no, your dentist will not advise you to drive after oral surgery.