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The Facts About Oral Surgery For Our Patients In Liverpool

Thursday, June 20th, 2013

Oral surgery has come a long way since the wild west. People receive oral surgery for a range of conditions including orthodontic disorders, oral cancer and dental extractions. Modern oral surgery is aimed at pain-free treatment so that we need not fear painful mind-images of forced teeth-pulling with forceps.

The need for oral surgery

Tooth decay may or may not develop from poor oral hygiene, leading to tooth infection where root canal treatment may be ineffective and the only alternative is a dental extraction. Similarly, a partially knocked-out or avulsed tooth may be beyond saving and may also require tooth extraction.

Some people are born with too many teeth in their mouths; dental overcrowding means that teeth have to be removed so that the remaining teeth may healthily develop in their proper positions. Leaving dental overcrowding untreated may lead to malocclusion or bite disorders.

Similarly, wisdom teeth may grow irregularly into neighbouring teeth causing impaction. By removing the wisdom teeth, the teeth may grow normally without pain and risk of oral infection. Our dentist assesses each person’s oral health condition and makes recommendations for oral surgery appropriate to their needs.

Pain-free oral surgery

At Liverpool Dental Spa in the city of Liverpool, we provide pain-free oral surgery so that individuals may receive the oral care needed without discomfort or fear. We provide the option of sedation and local anaesthetic for calmer and safer oral surgery.

At all times our dentists strive to preserve natural dentition and tooth extraction is a last resort to prevent further infection and oral trauma. We provide pre and post-operative guidance and care so that the experience does not cause distress. We may provide painkillers where necessary and antibiotics to reduce likelihood of infection after oral surgery.

Get in touch with us today for oral health screening and to learn about options in pain-free treatments such as oral surgery.

 

Oral Surgery Explained For Patients In Liverpool

Thursday, April 18th, 2013

There are a number of reasons why teeth may need to be taken out. You may have an overcrowded mouth, so removing one of them will give the others some breathing space or your wisdom teeth may be causing problems. Sometimes, you may have a tooth that is causing more harm than good because it is the source of decay and this will need to be removed too. Unfortunately, the procedure may not the most comfortable thing in the world, but after you are given a local anaesthetic, you shouldn’t feel a thing.

Tooth extraction

Anaesthetic is given to the area to numb the nerves so that you won’t feel any pain. The dentist will then cut away at the gum to clear the area around the tooth so forceps can be used to wriggle the tooth out from its roots. Once its removed, stitches may be needed and once a dressing is applied, you’re all set to go home. Although it’s not the most pleasant experience, techniques and anaesthetics make the process much more bearable.

Aftercare

After the extraction, there is no doubt that the area will be a little painful. You can take painkillers to help ease the pain but it is important that nothing touches the area. You shouldn’t eat hot food for 24 hours and avoid hot drinks also as they can aggravate the area. Blood clots usually form over the wound and it is important that you do not attempt to remove these, as you will reopen the wound, which will be more painful in the long run. As tempting as it is to play with the newly formed hole with your tongue, it’s best to refrain from touching the area for the first 24 hours, as it will be very tender. Also, don’t rinse the area for a day and then in order to clean it, use warm salty water. Keep your mouth as clean as normal and your gums should heal in a few days. For more information on tooth extraction please contact the team at Liverpool Dental Spa in the city of Liverpool.

 

 

What Is Oral Surgery And Which Patients In Liverpool Would Need It?

Wednesday, October 31st, 2012

‘Oral surgery’ is another way of saying ‘tooth extraction’. No one really likes the idea of it, but sadly extraction is sometimes necessary. This surgery might be necessary for a variety of reasons but, regardless of ‘why’, at Liverpool Dental Spa we will endeavour to make the experience as easy as possible.  Here is a list of reasons why a patient would require extraction:

Repair is not possible

A tooth may have suffered such a sever fracture, or been the subject of such widespread decay, that extraction may be more viable than repair. In these instances, it is often an obstacle that has emerged which makes oral surgery a more practical option. These obstacles can range from medical or physical issues all the way to the grim reality of finance.

Gum disease

Gum disease can also lead to oral surgery: As gum disease progresses, your tooth may be receiving less and less support from the surrounding bone, resulting in your tooth coming loose. Here, extraction may be the only viable option.

Brace preparation

Orthodontic treatment attempts to align an individual’s teeth, be it to correct a poor bite or for aesthetic reasons. Sometimes there is conflict between the size of an individual’s jaw and the amount of space required to correct the alignment of their teeth. Simply put, you can sometimes have too many teeth on your jaw and, in order to prepare for braces, extraction might be appropriate.

Poorly positioned and non-functioning teeth

Those cheeky wisdom teeth do belie their name with just how awkward they can be. If you wisdom teeth do protrude at an awkward angle, this can provide major irritation to a person’s cheek. This is but one example of poorly positioned teeth which would be ripe for extraction. Other examples include teeth which serve little practical purpose but could cause prospective problems in the future. Wisdom teeth can, for instance, be difficult to clean which, in turn, could lead to future oral hygiene issues. The impact these problems could have on surrounding teeth might provide viable grounds for oral surgery.

 

 

 

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