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What is oral surgery?

Oral surgery refers to any mouth operation. It includes procedures done on your teeth, gums, tongue or any other area inside your oral cavity.

There are several types of oral operations done each year. Some of the most common include:

  • Wisdom tooth removal to treat or prevent pain and infection.
  • Tooth extractions to remove decayed or damaged teeth.
  • Dental bone grafts to increase the volume and density of your jawbone.
  • Dental implants to replace missing teeth.
  • Gum grafts to treat thinning or receding gums.

What are the benefits of oral surgery?

Oral surgery can correct conditions that nonsurgical treatments can’t.

  • Better health.
  • Enhanced aesthetics.
  • Improved function.
  • Pain relief.

In combination with routine dental care, oral surgery can treat conditions that cause infection, like tooth decay and gum disease. Better oral health means improved overall health.

The appearance of your teeth can have a big impact on anxiety and how comfortable you feel in social situations. Oral surgery can help address these concerns.

Oral surgery can help replace damaged or missing teeth, reducing issues with eating and speaking.

Oral surgery can correct painful issues like broken teeth, extensive decay and sore, bleeding gums.

Preventive treatments like wisdom teeth removal can help you avoid potential problems later.

Frequently Asked Questions

Healing times vary, but most people feel like themselves again in about two to three days. The more extensive your oral surgery, the more time it will take to recover. You shouldn’t have severe pain after oral surgery. But you’ll have some degree of discomfort. Your provider will give you medications to keep you comfortable.

After oral surgery, your mouth will continue to heal even after you feel better. Soft tissues usually heal in about one month. Bone could take up to six months to heal.

After oral surgery, call your healthcare provider if you develop these signs of infection:

  • Severe pain that doesn’t go away with medication.
  • Fever of 38.9 degrees Celsius or higher.
  • Pus coming from your incisions.

Like any procedure, oral surgery comes with risks. Possible complications include:

  • Infection.
  • Injury to neighboring teeth.
  • Dry socket.
  • Numbness.
  • Tooth fragments left behind.
  • Sinus perforation (a hole in your sinus membrane).

Your healthcare provider will monitor you while the sedatives and/or anesthesia wear off. They’ll also give you post-op instructions explaining how to care for yourself and a list of soft foods to eat after oral surgery. Following these guidelines will reduce your risk of bleeding, infection and other complications.