There are three main types of oral surgeries that are performed at a dentist's office. One such procedure is carried out due to severe tooth decay. People often neglect the necessary oral hygiene habits that lead to plaque and tartar buildup. Regular dental visits make it easier to catch and treat tooth decay. Unfortunately, most people fail to understand this, and when the decay becomes bad, tooth extraction may be needed.
In some cases, a root canal, an oral surgery procedure, can successfully treat the infection. However, emergency dental care is required to ease the pain and discomfort. Oral surgery is also performed to handle a variety of gum issues. For instance, if you have gum disease and suffer from gum recession, you may need a surgical gum graft.
Wisdom teeth removal is another type of oral surgery that we perform here at our Houston, TX, dental office. Often, a wisdom tooth doesn’t pose any health risk; however, pain, discomfort, and a risk of developing infections can be very close when it becomes impacted. Removing impacted wisdom teeth can help prevent further complications and stop the misalignment of your teeth.
The third type of oral surgery is performed for cosmetic purposes. Having a missing tooth can hurt your smile. To treat tooth loss, dentists place dental implants. Dental implants are titanium-made screws placed in the jawbone and act as a root for an artificial tooth. The new tooth is as secure as a natural one. To learn more about this dental surgery, call (281) 477-7200, and schedule an appointment with our 77070 dental office.
Preparing For Oral Surgery
To ease your worries, we assure you that our team will do its best to keep you comfortable and relaxed during the surgery. Being prepared beforehand can help to minimize discomfort and make the situation manageable. We believe in patient education; that is why we go over the procedure with you step by step. Since each patient's requirements and surgery are different, Dr. Charolia will want to take time with you individually.
To make yourself ready for the procedure, avoid eating anything a few hours before the surgery. It is better if you don't eat anything the night before. This is standard protocol when receiving anesthesia. After oral surgery, you will experience swelling; purchasing some ice packs will be helpful later on. Remember to consume soft and easy to chew foods; for the first few days, you will rely on a semi-solid diet. Also, keep some pain killers and anything else that you may need to make yourself comfortable.