Oral Surgery Q & A.
The words “oral surgery” can strike fear in some patients. Let Dr. Devin Platt and the team at Prospect Heights Dental Care in Prospect Heights, Brooklyn change your perception about oral surgery. The practice provides comfortable, convenient oral surgery procedures to treat a variety of dental problems, including missing teeth and severe periodontal disease. To learn more about oral surgery and how it works, call Prospect Heights Dental Care, or schedule a consultation online today.
What is oral surgery?
Oral surgery is a specialized field of dentistry that refers to a variety of surgical dental procedures. The team at Prospect Heights Dental Care specializes in oral surgery and routinely delivers high-quality results to patients.
Using a sedative agent is often a part of oral surgery. Your Prospect Heights Dental Care team member will discuss this with you and help you better understand the process. Sedation makes oral surgery more comfortable for you and helps alleviate dental fear and anxiety, particularly when it comes to treating younger patients. Your oral surgeon will also discuss the different sedative options available.
Do I need oral surgery?
Each patient is different and the Prospect Heights Dental Care team always attempts to exhaust more conservative, non-surgical methods before resorting to oral surgery. However, in some cases, oral surgery is necessary.
Some of the oral surgery procedures the team performs include:
- Extractions, which may be recommended in cases of severe decay or to improve overcrowding — wisdom tooth extractions are a common type of extraction procedure
- Surgical periodontal treatment, which may be needed to repair the soft tissue that holds your teeth together if periodontal disease progresses
- Dental implants, small metal frames that support prosthetics, a common method used to replace missing teeth
- Root canals, a tooth-saving treatment that helps treat infections that affect the soft tissue pulp inside your teeth
Is oral surgery safe?
Yes, oral surgery is perfectly safe when performed by the professional team members at Prospect Heights Dental Care. However, as is the case with any medical procedure, there are potential complications. But serious complications are exceedingly rare, and minimal risks, such as bleeding, swelling, or bruising, subside on their own quickly.
Prior to undergoing any type of oral surgery, you’ll have ample opportunities to raise any questions or concerns you might have regarding the specifics of the procedures.
To set up an oral surgery consultation at Prospect Heights Dental Care, call the office, or request an appointment online.
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When an extraction leaves a gap, dental implants can replace the tooth once the site has healed.
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