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Did You Know Dental Surgery Is One Of My Specialties?
Dental surgery is a wide field covering many different procedures by many different types of dentists. When people typically think of dental surgery they think of wisdom teeth removal or dental implants.
Who performs dental surgery?
All dentists are trained to do some surgery. This education starts during their formal school education. After school, many general practitioners provide common dental surgery services, such as tooth extraction. Some find a passion to be a more experienced, versatile surgeon and go on to extra training for more advanced dental surgery. Special training is available for those doctors wishing to advance their surgery skills. A few of the courses and classes offered include bone grafting, gum grafting, impacted wisdom tooth removal, and treatment of the medically compromised patient.
Specialists in dental surgery, oral surgeons attend an extra four or six years of school after dental school. They are trained in every aspect of dental surgery. Most of their dental surgery includes tooth extraction and dental implant placement. They also can treat oral cancer, TMJ, cosmetic surgery patients, and a multitude of other problems.
Since dental surgery is such a wide topic, whom should you see when you need dental surgery? A good general dentist who has the proper training can take care of most dental surgery that you may need. Most patients come to my office wanting implant surgery, bone grafting, and tooth removal. They are pleased to know that they can get their dental surgery done by me, without having to go clear across town to meet with a specialist that they have not met before. Going to a specialist also takes more time and costs more money.
Since dentistry includes so much trust, my patients are relieved to hear that their dental surgery needs can be met by me in the comfort of our office. I do sometimes refer to oral surgeons if the case appears too challenging or if the patient is too medically fragile.
Most people do not have to deal with dental surgery on a daily basis. I, on the other hand, do. My practice sees dental surgery patients on a daily basis, from the routine extraction to implants with bone grafts. My staff and I will be sure to explain your options and ensure that you will have a comfortable surgery experience. And yes, we do offer sedation, so that you can sleep through the appointment.
If you have a dental surgery need, please feel free to call our office at 503-646-2273 with any questions or to schedule an appointment.
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