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What is the basic work of an oral surgeon?

by Dr Marianna Ibrahim Primary Dental Care

Go through the below given article to know about an oral surgeon.

If you need extensive dental work done that your regular dentist doesn't provide, you should see this specialist. A maxillofacial surgeon performs surgery on the face and jaws. An oral surgeon performs a variety of surgical operations to treat issues with the mouth, teeth, jaw, and face. The work they do is more intricate than that of a regular dentist.

Bone grafts, face reconstruction, impacted tooth removal, and repair of oral birth abnormalities are just a few examples of the kinds of extensive dental work that fall under this category. Oral surgeons are often consulted when a patient requires reconstruction of the face and mouth as a result of a birth defect, accident, or disease. In order to better serve their patients, many oral surgeons also train in cosmetic surgery. The cleft palate and cleft lip are two of the most common oral birth abnormalities that they may treat. Oral surgeon California will always help you out in difficult situations.

In addition to extracting impacted wisdom teeth, the oral surgeon would also address any other dental issues the patient may have. The oral surgeon will surgically remove the teeth to protect the gums, the other teeth, and the jaw. However, additional teeth may potentially need extraction due to injury or impaction. When this occurs, dental implants are often used to replace the tooth and keep the surrounding teeth from moving. It's also done so that others can always see that you have a whole set of teeth. Dental implants typically include the placement of a synthetic tooth affixed to a screw in the patient's jaw.

If you have issues speaking or chewing because of an uneven or mismatched jaw length, an oral surgeon may assist. Dentures might be uncomfortable for those with jaw abnormalities. Facial and head discomfort are common symptoms of temporomandibular joint disease, which affects the jaw. Many of these issues may be resolved by having a jaw reconstruction performed by an oral surgeon.

Surgery is another method that may be used in the treatment of sleep problems such as snoring and apnea. In order to aid in alleviating breathing issues, the oropharynx may be scarred or constricted with the use of laser surgery. If you snore or have sleep issues as a result of excess tissue accumulation on your palate, laser surgery may be able to help.

You might also end up with some major health problems if you have an infection in your face, neck, or mouth. These areas are all susceptible to infection. Oral surgeons are often able to remove the diseased tissue, so avoiding any additional issues from occurring.


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About Dr Marianna Ibrahim Committed   Primary Dental Care

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