Oral Surgery

Common Types of Oral Surgery

Our Columbus dentists at Grove City Dental want to see your dental health at its best. But if you have a condition that goes beyond general dentistry, your dentist may suggest that you have oral dental surgery. Below are some common types of surgery that an oral surgeon in Columbus can perform.

Maxillofacial Surgery
Maxillofacial surgery is any kind of surgery that has to do with the head, neck, face, and jaw. Oral surgery is the jaw component. When it is necessary for the area around the teeth, gums, or jaws to be repaired (due to injury, disease, or other abnormality), an oral surgeon can perform the required procedure on the patient.

Wisdom Tooth Removal
While there are a rare few who do not have them, the majority of Americans have wisdom teeth. Wisdom teeth (also referred to as third molars) usually begin to develop between the ages of 10 and 12. Problems usually occur when you reach your twenties. If you require wisdom teeth surgery, you will be sedated with a mild anesthesia. Oral surgeons do this to relieve you of the pain as they extract the tooth.

Dental Implants
If you have suffered from tooth loss due to injury, tooth decay, or aging, your dentist may suggest oral surgery for dental implants. Dental implant surgery is performed on patients who require their natural tooth to be replaced with a synthetic tooth.

Like other oral surgeries, dental implants are performed while the patient is under anesthesia. A screw is implanted into the part of the gum where a tooth should be. It is then attached further into the bone as a means of anchoring. The screw is covered by a synthetic tooth, and the difference is rarely visible.

Jaw Problems
When the jaw grows unevenly, it is possible for one side to be shorter than the other. This can cause problems with a patient’s jaw function. Normal aspects of life such as eating and talking can become painful or bothersome. At times, this can be alleviated with dental braces care. Corrective oral surgery can be performed to improve the jaw’s structure and shape.

If you wear dentures, you may be able to benefit from oral surgery. As you age, your jaw can become irregularly shaped, thus making it difficult to fit dentures into the mouth. An oral surgeon can reshape the jaw, and, in some instances, make a bone graft to aid the growth of bone that has previously worn away.

Oral Surgery in Columbus

If you are looking for oral surgeons in Columbus, we can assist you. Please call Grove City Dental and schedule a consultation so we can determine your needs.