Our smile is very delicate, although it can be easily overseen. Negative eating habits, bad oral hygiene, or irregular dental visits can cause several problems slowly accumulating until only a more comprehensive solution can help you restore your health. If that’s your case and you’re in need of oral surgery in Knoxville, here’s what you need to know.
What Is Oral Surgery?
Oral surgery is a branch of dentistry that aims to comprehensively treat more serious and complex issues. It addresses problems in the mouth, jaw, and face, from wisdom teeth removal to implant placement and other restorative options.
Each oral surgery looks different, depending on the patient and the state of their mouth. However, every oral surgery procedure should start with a comprehensive dental examination.
A qualified dentist will inquire about your health and expectations, review your dental history, conduct a visual exam, and even request dental X-rays to ensure your bones and other tissues are in top condition, too. Without these, your oral surgery may fail—and it may trigger a series of events that will damage your oral health even further in the long run.
Our Oral Surgery Procedures
There are several types of oral surgery procedures depending on your needs and the state of your mouth, but here are the ones Brian Rich DMD offers:
Dental Extractions
Dental extractions are a part of growing up. When you’re a child, if one of your milk teeth fails to fall out, a pediatric dentist may suggest removing it. If you have impacted wisdom teeth, extracting them is crucial to protect your remaining teeth. Moreover, when decay is extensive, or gum disease has affected a tooth’s stability, a teeth extraction may become a must.
The process of getting a tooth extracted is smooth and pain-free. We offer several sedation dentistry options to ensure your comfort during the procedure, and we’ll be attentive during your recovery to answer any of your questions.
Restoration Options
Once a tooth has been extracted, it is key to replace it promptly. If not, your mouth can experience several issues, from trouble eating and speaking to bite problems and tooth loss.
To prevent that, we’ll start suggesting restorative dentistry options right away. If you have only lost a single tooth, our dental bridges are a simple and durable option to restore your smile in only a few dental appointments. On the other hand, dentures are a better option for patients who have suffered extensive damage.
Whatever your choice is, we’re here to help you achieve the smile you’ve always dreamed of!
Why Rely on Brian Rich DMD?
Brian Rich DMD was born out of the desire to bring happiness through effective dental care—both to patients and our team’s professionals. Because of that, we’ve been working hard daily to provide real solutions to the people in Knoxville and surrounding areas.
Dental procedures can be overwhelming—especially if they involve surgery. However, your comfort and trust during the procedure are crucial to ensure a positive outcome, so we believe in explaining every treatment in detail. We want you to understand where the problem lies, and why we suggest the treatment that we suggest.
A beautiful smile is only the consequence of a healthy mouth. Because of that, we want to work together so that you’re committed to your oral health as much as we are!
