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Is removing wisdom teeth major surgery?
Nope, we consider as a minor surgery.
How long will my jaw hurt after a tooth extraction?
It depends on a simple tooth extraction or a surgical one. Later will take a bit longer for the pain than the earlier one. Normal simple extraction patient may experience of pain READ MORE
It depends on a simple tooth extraction or a surgical one. Later will take a bit longer for the pain than the earlier one. Normal simple extraction patient may experience of pain for one day, surgical one can last up to 3 days. However, it also depends on the pain tolerance of each patient, there are no guideline how long the pain will last. However, if the pain persists for a week or more, then you must check with your surgeon to rule out possible of infection.
Do I need surgery for TMJ?
Not all TMJ diseases require surgery, some just need therapy. Seek treatment by an Oral & Maxillofacial surgeon, he/she will give you the treatment of choice depending on the type READ MORE
Not all TMJ diseases require surgery, some just need therapy. Seek treatment by an Oral & Maxillofacial surgeon, he/she will give you the treatment of choice depending on the type of TMJ problem that you have. Good luck
Does an oral surgeon treat TMJ?
Yes, treating TMJ is one of the specialties of an Oral and Maxillofacial surgeon.
What is the bump on my tongue?
You must check with an Oral Maxillofacial surgeon to do a clinical exam and maybe an X-ray. Any lump in the oral cavity you must not take likely.
Do I need to remove the cyst in my mouth?
My best advice is to follow the recommendation of your surgeon. Cysts can be benign and also can be cancerous. We are in the profession that can differentiate the difference, however, READ MORE
My best advice is to follow the recommendation of your surgeon. Cysts can be benign and also can be cancerous. We are in the profession that can differentiate the difference, however, some benign cyst can turn malignant.
Are hot foods permitted after oral surgery?
Yes, hot foods are not recommended after oral surgery, it can cause bleeding
How long does the dental implant surgery last?
It depends on how many implants you are going to have, the skill of the surgeon, the quality of your bone and gum tissue, does it need a bone or tissue graft, etc. The more procedures READ MORE
It depends on how many implants you are going to have, the skill of the surgeon, the quality of your bone and gum tissue, does it need a bone or tissue graft, etc. The more procedures required, the longer the surgery time.
Do I need to remove the cyst under molar?
Depends on what type of cyst, sometimes it is asymptomatic but can turn to something serious. You should have it evaluated by an Oral & maxillofacial Surgeon to rule out any potential READ MORE
Depends on what type of cyst, sometimes it is asymptomatic but can turn to something serious. You should have it evaluated by an Oral & maxillofacial Surgeon to rule out any potential serious disease. He/she may able to tell you if you need surgery or not
Is it normal to get wisdom teeth when you're 14?
Yes, it is normal. Having the wisdom teeth removed when they are not completely formed, it is less traumatic to the patient and faster recovery time.
Can grinding your teeth eventually lead to jaw surgery?
Yes, grinding teeth can lead to temporomandibular (jaw joint) disease (TMD). If the disease is severe, i.e., constant severe pain, cannot open the mouth, cannot chewing on food, READ MORE
Yes, grinding teeth can lead to temporomandibular (jaw joint) disease (TMD). If the disease is severe, i.e., constant severe pain, cannot open the mouth, cannot chewing on food, then surgery is necessary. The best option is preventive now by having him seek treatment by an Oral & Maxillofacial surgeon, who can provide some device such as night guard to correct the grinding problem before it becomes worse.
How long is the recovery from jaw surgery?
After the surgery, the first 2 weeks your face is still swollen and bruise, if you are easy to bruise, and some pain. Also you are still in liquid diet for the first 4 weeks. Most READ MORE
After the surgery, the first 2 weeks your face is still swollen and bruise, if you are easy to bruise, and some pain. Also you are still in liquid diet for the first 4 weeks. Most my patients I advise them to plan about 3-4 weeks off work, or if they are student, then have the surgery during Christmas break or summer, so they can have plenty time to recover.
Are jaw surgeries done in outpatient facilities?
It depends on what type of surgery for jaw disorder. For minor surgery some surgeon may use the outpatient surgical center, for more invasive surgery it has to be done in hospital. READ MORE
It depends on what type of surgery for jaw disorder. For minor surgery some surgeon may use the outpatient surgical center, for more invasive surgery it has to be done in hospital. Personally I do not use the outpatient center, I feel safer for the patient to have the operation in the hospital base just in case there is an emergency
How do I know if my wisdom teeth need to be taken out?
Best way for you to find out is to make an appointment to see an oral surgeon. He/She will take an X-ray and examine your oral cavity before giving their professional advice.
How long does blood clot last after extraction?
Yes, it is normal to have the blood clot in the area of the tooth been removed. As a matter fact, it is very important to leave the blood clot alone, it needs to be there to help READ MORE
Yes, it is normal to have the blood clot in the area of the tooth been removed. As a matter fact, it is very important to leave the blood clot alone, it needs to be there to help the healing process. If you remove it, the jaw bone will exposed to your oral cavity, it may cause dry socket, or infection of the jaw bone.
Is it possible to lose feeling in face after extraction?
Yes it is normal warning for surgical extraction of wisdom teeth which are fully impacted in the jaw bone. Depends on the position of the tooth, and the skill of the surgeon, you READ MORE
Yes it is normal warning for surgical extraction of wisdom teeth which are fully impacted in the jaw bone. Depends on the position of the tooth, and the skill of the surgeon, you may or may not experience the numbness on the side of the surgery, and it can be temporary or permanent depends on the degree of nerve damage
Can a tooth abscess require extraction?
Not all tooth abscesses need to be removed. If the tooth is in still good condition, i.e., no gross cavity, no severe bone loss, no other pathological problem, then it can be saved READ MORE
Not all tooth abscesses need to be removed. If the tooth is in still good condition, i.e., no gross cavity, no severe bone loss, no other pathological problem, then it can be saved with a root canal. Your endodontist or periodontist or oral surgeon can help you to diagnosis if the tooth can be restored even it has an abscess.
Do I need to go back to dentist after wisdom tooth removal?
In my practice, I always want to see the patient back in one week for follow up to make sure everything is OK in term of taking medications as well as maintaining good oral hygiene READ MORE
In my practice, I always want to see the patient back in one week for follow up to make sure everything is OK in term of taking medications as well as maintaining good oral hygiene post op, unless there is any complication then I will see them sooner. This is just my way of patient management, however, each office has different protocol, you need to find out from the office that you had surgery. Good luck in recovery.
Can wisdom teeth extractions cause changes to my face?
That is incorrect information.
How do I know if I need a wisdom tooth extraction?
Make an appointment to see an Oral & Maxillofacial surgeon. He/she will take an X-ray and be able to consult you about the sty.
