Is a dental surgeon the same as an oral surgeon?
Dentists refer patients to oral surgeons for more complex surgeries and procedures involving the mouth, jaw, or even the face.
Is there another name for oral surgeon?
An oral and maxillofacial surgeon is the oral health care provider who performs many types of surgical procedures in and about the entire face, mouth, and jaw area. Oral and maxillofacial surgeons treat accident victims who suffer facial injuries and offer reconstructive and dental implant surgery.
Why would my dentist refer me to an oral surgeon?
Your dentist might have referred you to an oral surgeon for dental implant placement, wisdom teeth extractions, oral pathology, or jaw surgery. While dentists are trained to perform many types of procedures, sometimes specialists are needed to deliver highly focused and complex care.
What procedures does an oral surgeon perform?
Oral and maxillofacial surgeons perform surgeries of the mouth, jaws, and face. This includes dental implant surgery, bone grafting, wisdom tooth removal, corrective jaw surgery (orthognathic surgery), maxillofacial trauma, TMJ surgery, pathology & reconstruction, and facial cosmetic surgery.
Does oral surgery count as surgery?
Oral surgery refers to any surgical procedure performed in or around your mouth and jaw, usually by a dental specialist who’s trained to perform certain kinds of oral surgeries.
Does oral surgeon pull teeth?
Dentists and oral surgeons are both able to perform tooth extractions, but dentists are not qualified to extract teeth in all types of circumstances.
How long after a tooth extraction can I brush my teeth?
Post-Op: Brush Carefully To be on the safe side, don’t brush or rinse the mouth in the first 24 hours after the tooth extraction procedure. Thereafter, brush with care and don’t allow the toothbrush to get close to the extraction site. Also, don’t swish water, mouthwash, or any oral care fluid in your mouth.
How long does extraction of tooth take?
If you’re just having one tooth extracted, the entire process can be completed in 20-40 minutes. However, if you’re having multiple teeth extracted, expect to spend a little more time in our office. Each additional tooth will take another 3-15 minutes of appointment time, depending on its location.
How does an oral surgeon extract a tooth?
When a surgical extraction is needed, your oral surgeon makes a small incision into your gum in order to access the affected tooth. From here, the procedure is similar to a simple extraction. Your oral surgeon may stitch the incision site if necessary.