What Is Oral Surgery And When Do you Need It?

 

The word surgery sounds so painful, and people mostly ask the doctor to prescribe medicine or go for a non-surgical process, thinking it must be a very painful experience or it might disturb the orientation of jaws. But actually, it is not. If the dentists suggest surgeries or consultation with oral surgeons or maxillofacial surgeons, they do to ensure the best results.

Having a toothache, a headache, or sleep disorder is very common these days, it‘s advisable not to delay too much, or else the problem might increase. There are many technologically advanced good dentists and Maxofacial surgeons available in Wakad, Pune at your service.

It is imperative to make the concept of oral surgery clear to you so that you can decide when to see a doctor. So we will be addressing a few fundamental points about oral surgeries.

What is oral surgery?

Oral surgery is surgery performed on the tissues of your mouth, jaw, teeth, gums, or in the case of maxillofacial surgeries, it is performed in the head, face, and mouth. These are all performed by dental specialists who have the required degrees to perform such surgeries.

There are different types of oral surgeries done for repositioning of the jaw, tooth removal, root canal, cosmetic surgery, or even for removal of tumor. There are different types of dental specialists like periodontists, prosthodontists, and endodontists.

Types of Oral Surgeries

Some of the common types of  oral surgeries  that address the teeth and jaws, mouth are ;

• Gum Graft

• Root canal

• Repositioning of jawline following an accident

• Tooth Implants

• Maxillofacial surgeries 

• Impacted Wisdom Tooth

When you need a dental /oral surgery

This is the most common question that puzzles everyone, whom to see, a general dentist or an oral surgeon. It is advisable to see a general dentist first because they will guide you in the right direction and ask to consult further with surgeons in case you need them. In case of referral, don’t hesitate to get a solution because, with the up-gradation of technology, the surgeries have become, smooth, painless, or at least less painful and time-effective. Few surgeries do not even require a daytime to recoup from the pain caused. 

You must be vigilant in seeing a doctor if any of these problems occur or persists;

1. Loose teeth-Chewing hard food, sensitive gum, or even a post-dental surgery may lead to problem of loose teeth. Many ignore, but with passing time the problem only becomes chronic. If you’re having loose teeth it’s better to take soft chewing meals, and if the problem persists even after taking precautions, it’s prudent to see a doctor.

2. Impacted teeth-  This is generally the case when the teeth rot or there is a cavity in teeth sets, it affects few other adjacent teeth also. Sometimes, after surgery, it may develop certain infections, that have an impact on other teeth, jaw, and gums. In case you have swollen gum, persistent pain, fever then do not ignore these signs and visit a dentist who will probably refer a surgery.

3. Sleep/ Breathing Concerns- Sleeping disorders are very common but has unpleasant outcomes as a person needs sound sleep of at least 8  hours. Mostly the patients try to address the problem using medical equipments, to keep their nasal and mouth passages open, but surgery can be a good option for them as the surgeon will remove the excess tissues from the back of the throat-clearing the passage.

4. Dental Implants - In case of tooth loss, the space is left vacant that forms the grounds of infection and leads to disruption of speech, or it may also impose adverse sociological impact due to appearance. In case of tooth loss, it is best to get dental implants, as it will not only beautify your smile but will also cater to problems while eating.

5. Facial infections - If you are suffering from intolerable pain, swelling of neck or jaws, a persistent ache in the lower or upper jaw, or pain originating from the ear or nose and extending to the jaw, it is significant to visit an oral surgeon as the above are signs of facial infections.

6. Jaw pain or Misalignment - If you look at the mirror and the misalignment is visible to you and you are getting the overbite or underbite worse, then you might require to see an oral or maxillofacial surgeon.

7. Moles, nevi, or tumor - If you have a mole on your face towards the periphery of your mouth, that is growing fast, changing color, and expanding, then it’s prudent to get a diagnosis done. It is best to remove the mole or tumor at the earliest even if it outside the mouth.

8. Temporomandibular Joint disorders (TMJ) - Having persistent facial pain headaches due to dysfunction of diminutive joint in front of the ear, right where lower jaw and skull meet takes place, gives a lot of pain. A surgeon might become a rescuer from the problem.

If you are having any of the above symptoms, the best is not to delay. We will be happy to schedule your appointment with City Dental Care, they have an expert team endeavoring to serve you at the best, you are just a call away. Don’t ignore the signs, and feel free to reach out.