Dental Surgery/Oral Surgery

Dental Surgery, sometimes called oral surgery, is a dental procedure that is performed on teeth or the surrounding oral areas. Dental Surgery could be required for a number of different reasons and to treat a variety of different dental ailments. Included in Dental Surgery are a variety of different therapies that have the ability to treat numerous conditions.

Dental Surgery can be used for extractions (removing or "pulling" broken or infected teeth, including wisdom teeth), reshaping the jaw bone, grafting the jaw bone, and periodontal or gum surgery (removing infected gum tissue). These conditions are typically the most common, however, Dental Surgery can include any type of dental procedure.

Endodontic dental surgery is necessary if a tooth is infected. It is typically caused by tooth decay and can involve various procedures, including a root canal. Orthognathic dental surgery involves extractions and jaw bone reshaping and repositioning. Periodontal dental surgery, which is also called gum surgery, is used to manage and treat gum disease.

Although there are many problems that can lead to Dental Surgery, it is not always necessary. There are many non-surgical options that still promote healthy teeth. At Buhite & Buhite, DDS in Rochester, NY we can help you determine what the best solution is for you. Contact us to learn more about dental surgery and whether it is the right option for you.

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