10 Interesting Facts Regarding Oral Surgery

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10 Interesting Facts Regarding Oral SurgeryKnowing what to expect prior to, during, and after oral surgery can reduce the length of time that it takes you to heal and recuperate. Oral surgery is may be performed as an out-patient procedure at Community Dental Group and requires either general or local anesthesia based on the complexity of the procedure you are undergoing. You should be able to leave and return home shortly after your surgery is completed, pending the dentist’s approval. There 10 interesting facts about oral surgery that you should be aware of which include:
 
 

 

  1. After a serious injury, you can get dental implants to replace missing teeth or undergo facial reconstruction procedures at the hands of an oral surgeon.
  2. By correcting a cleft palate or removing a tumor, an oral surgeon can restore your quality of life and help to prevent complications of a more serious nature.
  3. In some cases, your oral surgery procedure may be covered by your dental insurance in combination with your health insurance.
  4. Oral surgeons can correct the more serious jaw problems that an orthodontist cannot as well as being able to relieve the pain from TMJ, a chronic jaw condition.
  5. Oral surgeons commonly perform root canal (endodontic) therapy and tooth extractions, but are also skilled at removing benign mouth tumors and repairing cleft palates.
  6. Some dental specialties and oral surgeries oftentimes overlap, so it is important that you consult with your dentist at Community Dental Group about this.
  7. Some oral surgeons perform cosmetic surgeries and more complicated facial reconstructions, the cost of which can be hundreds of thousands of dollars.
  8. The first documented evidence of oral surgeries dates back to the time of the Civil War when Confederate and Union dentists alike performed facial reconstructions on injured soldiers while performing oral surgery.
  9. Veterinarians performed oral surgeries on horses during the 19th century and then began on the teeth of other animals in the 20th century.
  10. You might also need an oral surgeon (in some instances) if you need a bridge put in.