Oral Surgeons
What is an Oral Surgeon?
Oral surgeons are dental specialists that must be certified by the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. He or she must have attended an accredited dental school and be licensed in the state he or she practices Maxillofacial Surgery. In addition to this, the oral surgeon must have also trained for four years or more in an accredited maxillofacial surgery residency at a hospital.
Why would I need to worry about an oral surgeon if all I need is cosmetic dental work?
Many cosmetic dental services depend heavily the structural integrity of bones and teeth. If these things have been damaged by trauma or disease, they must be repaired first before cosmetic tooth restorations can be effectively applied.
What types of procedures are performed by oral surgeons?
They remove wisdom teeth, treat TMJ, remove tumors and cysts, and replace missing teeth with dental implants. They can also do full mouth reconstruction where severe mouth trauma has resulted from an accident or blow to the head. Oral surgeons diagnose injuries and diseases of the mouth, jaw, neck, gums, and teeth.
I am afraid of oral surgery. What do I do?
Ask us about sedation dentistry. We have both oral and intravenous sedation programs that will make even the scariest procedures comfortable and painless.
Are oral surgeons trained in anesthesia?
Yes. However, we bring in an anesthesiologist for any type of anesthesia that is delivered intravenously. We prefer to have an his expertise focused exclusively on effectively monitoring the patient’s appropriate state while we focus our expertise on whatever general or cosmetic dentistry services we are performing.
What are several things to consider when selecting an oral surgeon?
You need to think about both training and clinical experience. How much coursework did your dentist receive in the particular procedures that he or she is recommending? Also, for how many years has he or she actually performed those procedures? Your dentist should be willing to provide you with as much information regarding this as possible.
It is also a good idea to know what professional dental societies your oral surgeon belongs to. Find out where he or she has received his or her credentials, and find out what awards or honors he or she has received.
Finally, continuing education should be the priority of every serious medical professional. None of us should ever stop learning. The American Dental Association, in fact, requires that oral surgeons regularly update their training with ongoing coursework on the latest technology and procedures in our field.
What else should I talk to my oral surgeon about?
Since most cosmetic dental procedures vary widely in cost due to differences in individuals and the severity of each individual case, you need to talk to you dentist about insurance and out of pocket costs for the procedures he or she recommends. You also need to talk to your insurance company and find out what is covered and what is not covered. If something we offer you is not covered by your plan, we have financing programs you can apply for.
Be sure to get a clear picture too on how to handle dental emergencies.
Oral surgeons are dental specialists that must be certified by the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. He or she must have attended an accredited dental school and be licensed in the state he or she practices Maxillofacial Surgery. In addition to this, the oral surgeon must have also trained for four years or more in an accredited maxillofacial surgery residency at a hospital.
Why would I need to worry about an oral surgeon if all I need is cosmetic dental work?
Many cosmetic dental services depend heavily the structural integrity of bones and teeth. If these things have been damaged by trauma or disease, they must be repaired first before cosmetic tooth restorations can be effectively applied.
What types of procedures are performed by oral surgeons?
They remove wisdom teeth, treat TMJ, remove tumors and cysts, and replace missing teeth with dental implants. They can also do full mouth reconstruction where severe mouth trauma has resulted from an accident or blow to the head. Oral surgeons diagnose injuries and diseases of the mouth, jaw, neck, gums, and teeth.
I am afraid of oral surgery. What do I do?
Ask us about sedation dentistry. We have both oral and intravenous sedation programs that will make even the scariest procedures comfortable and painless.
Are oral surgeons trained in anesthesia?
Yes. However, we bring in an anesthesiologist for any type of anesthesia that is delivered intravenously. We prefer to have an his expertise focused exclusively on effectively monitoring the patient’s appropriate state while we focus our expertise on whatever general or cosmetic dentistry services we are performing.
What are several things to consider when selecting an oral surgeon?
You need to think about both training and clinical experience. How much coursework did your dentist receive in the particular procedures that he or she is recommending? Also, for how many years has he or she actually performed those procedures? Your dentist should be willing to provide you with as much information regarding this as possible.
It is also a good idea to know what professional dental societies your oral surgeon belongs to. Find out where he or she has received his or her credentials, and find out what awards or honors he or she has received.
Finally, continuing education should be the priority of every serious medical professional. None of us should ever stop learning. The American Dental Association, in fact, requires that oral surgeons regularly update their training with ongoing coursework on the latest technology and procedures in our field.
What else should I talk to my oral surgeon about?
Since most cosmetic dental procedures vary widely in cost due to differences in individuals and the severity of each individual case, you need to talk to you dentist about insurance and out of pocket costs for the procedures he or she recommends. You also need to talk to your insurance company and find out what is covered and what is not covered. If something we offer you is not covered by your plan, we have financing programs you can apply for.
Be sure to get a clear picture too on how to handle dental emergencies.
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