What is oral surgery?

Oral surgery refers to any surgical procedure performed on your teeth, gums, jaws or other oral structures. This includes extractions, implants, gum grafts, bone augmentation and jaw surgeries.

Why is oral surgery performed?

You could need oral surgery for a number of reasons. Your dentist would recommend it to prevent further risks if you have:

1. Teeth that can’t be saved due to high damage.
2. Teeth mobility due to advanced gum disease.
3. Impacted teeth that could affect the jaw or other teeth.
4. Missing teeth recovery through surgical procedures, such as implants.
5. Temporomandibular joint disorders (TMD).
6. Bone loss that requires bone augmentation.
7. Orthognathic surgery to reposition the jaw.