Oral Surgery at the Dental Office of Dr Dolce, DMD
The Palm Beach cosmetic dentist Dr. Dolce, DMD has an oral surgery specialist working in-office at his convenient Palm Beach dental care location.
Understanding Oral Surgery
The most frequently performed procedure in oral surgery is the removal of third molars. Even when these ‘wisdom teeth’ are not impacted they can push on nearby teeth, causing them to overlap others, although you may have spent years in dental braces.
Along with placing dental implants and performing root canals, certain procedures required in oral surgery are performed on facial, sinus and neck areas after damage from trauma or disease.
When more conservative dental approaches do not work for TMJ (tempero-mandibular joint treatment) then oral surgery may be necessary. Office based dental procedures in oral surgery are often the most cost-effective and safest for the patient.
Oral Surgery – Dental Restoration and Cosmetic Dentistry
Procedures in Oral Surgery
Impacted Teeth - This is a condition in which the erupting teeth become trapped between the bone and the gum. The resulting swelling and infection of gum tissue requires that the teeth be removed by surgical tooth extraction.
Lost Teeth - Dental implants are the most functional restorations for lost teeth since they help reduce bone loss. The crowns, bridges and dentures that are supported by the dental implants provide normal function with a very natural look.
Bone Grafts - Wearing dentures does not stimulate the bone that once supported the lost teeth and the bone is then re-absorbed by the body. There are times when it is necessary to build up the bone mass with bone grafts.
Tempero - mandibular joint treatment (TMJ) – Therapy, medications and splints are the non-invasive treatments for TMJ disorder but sometimes oral surgery is required to treat severe cases of TMJ.
Obstructive Sleep Apnea - The loud and frequent snoring that is a symptom of this condition can lead to insomnia, drowsiness and loss of performance at work and even lead to a variety of heart conditions. If more conservative treatment does not work then there are procedures used in oral surgery to help alleviate the problem.
Facial Infections - Infections in the facial region can develop into life threatening conditions if not cared for promptly.
Facial Reconstruction - Oral surgery can take cosmetic dentistry to new heights by treating facial trauma and damage to the teeth and bones of the lower face with reconstructive surgery on an out-patient basis.
Oral Cancer Diagnosis - Quick and simple cancer screening, diagnosing and treatment of oral cancer is a valuable service available from Palm Beach cosmetic dentist Dr. Dolce, DMD.
Facial and Oral Deformities - Oral surgery can be used to treat and correct facial irregularities caused by cleft lip and palate, as well as skeletal deformities caused by abnormal growth.
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