You may find yourself wondering what oral surgeons do. There can sometimes be mystery behind the profession because dentists are more common for regular teeth cleanings and maintenance. Oral surgeons conversely, specialize in oral surgery that many dentists cannot perform or can only perform on a smaller scale with restrictions. At Oral & Facial Surgery Institute, a variety of procedures are offered. Let’s go over procedures offered by oral surgeons!
What Shawn B. Davis, DMD, Oral & Facial Surgery Institute Offers
- Dental implant surgery
- Wisdom teeth extraction
- Other extractions
- Endodontic surgery
- Facial aesthetic surgery
- Facial trauma surgery
- Cleft lip/palate surgery
- TMJ/TMD and facial pain surgery
- Oral cancer surgery & treatment
When You Should See An Oral Surgeon
If any of the above surgeries apply to the current condition of your teeth or oral health, then it is time to see an oral surgeon. At the same time, if you are referred to an oral surgeon by your dentist, then it’s time to see an oral surgeon and discuss what treatment plan may be necessary to address what you are dealing with. Oral Surgeons can accurately gauge what your teeth need, how to treat a wide variety of conditions, and how to address all of your concerns about your mouth and oral health.
What to Expect at Your Oral Surgery Appointment
You can expect to have a professional, comfortable experience at your oral surgery appointments. Depending largely on the procedure that you are having or schedule, your appointment may run 30 minutes or longer. You can expect to have time to raise any questions or concerns that you have, to go over your oral health state and any issues the doctor may see, and what a unique treatment plan may look like for you.
Conclusion
If you have any questions on the procedures oral surgeons offer, or need to see an oral surgeon, contact Shawn B. Davis at Oral & Facial Surgery Institute, (435) 238-7083 today.