Oral Surgery

We’re all familiar with some dental problems that can be resolved with surgery, especially wisdom tooth removal. A wisdom tooth that has just partly emerged from the gum line may cause problems. Swelling, discomfort, and inflammation spread to the gums and other areas as the gap between the jawbone and gum tissues closes. In the worst-case scenario, the dentist may have to extract all of the affected teeth to prevent further damage. There’s also the development of cysts and tumors, which necessitate surgery. If not treated promptly, this can lead to the destruction of parts of your jaw. Surgery is often used to treat serious dental conditions and offers tremendous relief to the patient.

At Burnaby Square Dental, you can be assured that we are composed of skillful and experienced dental surgeons who understand all types of complex oral surgery. Thus, we also share and inform our patients of the whole surgical procedure they may need to have for them to know what to expect.

The anticipation of an oral surgery, like many other procedures, make patients anxious and nervous until they get it performed. To help relieve the patient’s anxiety, we make sure that they are completely aware and understand what they should do to prepare for the operation.

Those who plan ahead of time for surgery will have a less stressful recovery. Your surgeon will provide you with the necessary details. Other items to consider as you plan for oral surgery are listed below.

Tooth Extraction

Tooth extraction is one of the most known and needed dental procedures to treat disease, trauma or overcrowded teeth. Any tooth that grows above the gum line will be removed via a simple tooth extraction. On the other hand, surgery may be needed to cut the bone or tissue and extract an impacted tooth, then stitched back to close the wound.

Prosthodontics

Prosthodontics is a branch of dentistry that tackles the replacement of missing teeth and the soft and hard tissues around them with prosthetics (crowns, bridges, dentures).

A prosthodontist is a surgeon who specializes in the use of bridges, dentures, or prostheses to repair damaged teeth and associated mouth or jaw structures. Following dental school, they undergo an additional three years of training to specialize in this area.

Oral and Maxillofacial surgery

Oral and maxillofacial surgery Oral and maxillofacial surgery such as corrective jaw surgery, pre-prosthetic bone augmentation, dentoalveolar surgery, nerve repositioning, and maxillofacial dental implants require specialists to perform them.

Achieve Long-Term Tooth Replacement

Patients can choose from a variety of treatment options for tooth loss. The crown of the tooth may be repaired with a denture or bridge without the need to replace the roots. This result lasts for many years, with only minor repairs needed from time to time.

Prevent Significant Damage

Jawbone degradation is one of the oral disorders that progresses and worsens the longer it is left untreated. Bone grafting is needed in this case to treat the missing tissues and prevent further damage.

Address the Problem (Not The Symptom)

Oral surgery resolves the underlying cause of the oral disease rather than only merely addressing the symptoms. For example, if you have pain from jaw problems, instead of prescribing painkillers to relieve the symptoms, we will perform jaw surgery to realign your jaws and prevent the symptoms from recurring.

Help in Restoring A Positive Self-Image and Self-Esteem

A successful oral surgery allows you to regain a bright and healthy smile and a better self-image and confidence.

Prevent Tooth Loss

If done at the right timing, oral surgery will save you from future tooth loss, preventing your remaining teeth from getting damaged by infection.

Restore Your Smile

It may seem trivial to be obsessing about how our smiles look to others, but at some point, we cannot deny the fact that our smile is one of the first few things that other people notice in us. Stuff like missing teeth, a cleft palate, a misaligned chin, or a visible tumor on the lip or gum can understandably make you feel self-conscious. Luckily, they can all be resolved through oral surgery, allowing you to regain your self confidence.

Speech Correction

Our speech ability, as well as how we eat, is affected by jaw alignment. Thus, correcting the alignment of your jaw can prove to be beneficial for your speech.

Improved Appearance

Jaw adjustment procedure has many benefits. It improves your overall facial appearance and gives you a more robust and functional bite.

Care and Commitment

We have a team of specialists dedicated to giving you the best oral care service possible. We are also well-equipped with cutting-edge technology and perform procedures well. Your health, safety, and comfort are our main priority, so we keep everything clean and sterilized in the office. Here, you can relax and be sure that you are in good hands!

Transparency and Affordability

The cost of treatments is among many patients’ common concerns. With that, we make sure to give you an approximate calculation of all the expenses you may possibly incur before you go through any procedure. For more inquiries about the payment method, you can ask our receptionist in the office by calling at (604) 526-2725 or going directly to burnabysquaredental.com/contact.