Oral Surgery
Bawtry Dental Practice
You’re In Safe Hands for Oral Surgery
Despite the name, oral surgery isn’t necessarily as complicated and disruptive as it sounds. And, while poor oral care could be a factor, it’s possible that you require surgery through no fault of your own – or you may be opting to have the surgery. Here at Bawtry Dental Practice, we’re confident and competent at carrying out a range of treatments, including:
- Wisdom teeth removal
- Removal of fractured roots
- Sinus closure
- Complex extractions
- Dental implants
During your treatment, you’ll have a local anaesthetic to help keep things comfortable. We may also offer dental sedation to our more nervous patients. It’s really important to book in for oral surgery as early as possible, as it can help prevent further complications. For example, an impacted wisdom tooth could not only cause pain and difficulty chewing, but could also affect the surrounding teeth.
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How Do The Treatments Differ?
Most extractions are straightforward and routine, but problems can occur – for instance, the tooth roots can break, which then requires gentle removal of the fractured roots. It’s also possible that you may require oral surgery for a sinus closure, where a gap opens between nose and sinus, sometimes following an extraction.
Do I Have To Change My Diet After Surgery?
Yes, although usually only temporarily. Soft foods are ideal at this time, as they won’t get ‘stuck’ in the spaces where you’ve had a tooth removed. In the case of dental implants, tough or hard foods can disrupt the healing of the implant in the first few weeks.
Will I Need Stitches?
It’s possible, and your dentist will be able to talk you through this. The important thing is not to finger the area after your surgery, but to still keep it clean. If you do need stitches, these will dissolve or fall out over time, usually within a week or so.