Why do you need to be referred to an oral surgeon?

Reasons for Referral to an Oral Surgeon

There are a few good reasons why a seeing an oral surgeon may be necessary for a successful extraction:

Impacted Teeth: If your teeth are impacted, or fully below the gum line, removing them becomes much more difficult than simply pulling them out. The procedure will likely involve general anesthesia and cutting into the mouth to remove the teeth. Sounds like surgery, right? So it makes sense that a trained surgeon would be required to complete it successfully.

Facial Structure: The positioning of your teeth in your mouth may make it difficult for a dentist to perform the extraction without causing discomfort. Things like large sinuses, or limited jaw mobility necessitate an extraction by an oral surgeon.

Cracked or Fractured Teeth: Teeth that are already cracked or fractured are likely to break more during the extraction, which requires a more intensive surgery similar to what’s needed for an impacted tooth.

Dental Anxiety: Regardless of the physical situation with your tooth, some patients prefer to be asleep for an extraction if they suffer from dental anxiety or a fear of going to the dentist. In this case, an oral surgeon is needed to administer general anesthesia. Never receive anesthesia from someone who is not a trained professional in case you have an adverse reaction to it.

Extraction Complications: As much as any dentist strives perfection, things can go wrong during some extractions. If the tooth has complex roots or cracks during the procedure, an oral surgeon may be needed to complete the process. In this case, you would be referred to a surgeon as quickly as possible to minimize discomfort and the risk for further complications.

If you need a referral to an oral surgeon, be sure to choose a hospital with the best equipment, such as advanced portable dental delivery unit and dental turbine unit. Then, your tooth extraction surgery can be better performed.