Some dental issues need more than a routine checkup and teeth cleaning. Complex dental problems require a specialized approach — sometimes, oral surgery.
At Mitchell Dental Studio in Rio Rancho, New Mexico, talented dentist Dr. Evan Mitchell has high-level training in oral surgery. Repeatedly named a “Top Dentist,” Dr. Mitchell is known for his dedication to comprehensive patient care and unique expertise in oral surgery.
If you’re wondering whether you need oral surgery, it’s important to understand the conditions often requiring this type of treatment.
Common Conditions Requiring Oral Surgery
We may recommend oral surgery for the following conditions:
- Impacted Wisdom Teeth: When wisdom teeth are trapped under your molars, they can’t erupt. This can cause pain and may also damage your molars (and, in turn, your other teeth). Wisdom teeth removal solves those problems.
- TMJ Disorders: With TMJ disorders, the joint connecting the jaw doesn’t work as it should. This can cause jaw pain, clicking, or difficulty chewing. Oral surgery can correct the position of this joint and realign the teeth to ease symptoms.
- Oral Trauma: Traumatic injuries to the mouth, like broken teeth, may require surgery, such as tooth reimplantation or jawbone repair.
- Damaged Teeth: Teeth that are damaged or decayed beyond repair may require surgical extraction.
- Oral Cancer: Cancerous growths or lesions in and around the mouth are easiest to treat in the early stages, usually through surgical removal. Dr. Mitchell screens for signs of oral cancer during dental checkups to identify such problems in their earliest forms.
- Damaged Pulp: Once infected or badly damaged, the tooth pulp (the soft tissues inside the teeth) can’t repair itself. Oral surgery can treat the problem from inside the tooth. In many cases, it might save the tooth from extraction.
- Missing Tooth: After losing a tooth, replacement is vital in preserving your bite and oral health. Dental implant surgery gives you a highly durable replacement tooth anchored to your jaw.
- Sleep Apnea: When sleep apnea doesn’t improve with conservative care, oral surgery can help by removing the tissue blocking your breathing at night.
These are only some of the situations that could require oral surgery. While surgery is always a last resort, sometimes it’s the best path forward for challenging health issues. Oral surgery can provide far better outcomes than would otherwise be possible for many patients.
Oral Surgery with a Rio Rancho Expert
If you’re experiencing challenging oral or general health problems and conservative treatments aren’t helping, oral surgery could be right for you. Call Mitchell Dental Studio at 505-898-6000 to book your consultation and take the first step toward restoring your oral health.
