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The Benefits of Oral Surgery
Oral surgery addresses complex dental and facial issues that may not be manageable through non-surgical methods. These procedures can help improve oral function, alleviate pain, enhance aesthetics, and contribute to overall oral health.
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The most common treatment for oral cancer is surgery. A surgeon will cut out the tumor as well as a small amount of tissue around it to ensure that only healthy tissue remains. Larger tumors may require a portion of the jawbone or tongue to also be removed. If the cancer has spread to the neck, a neck dissection may be necessary, in which lymph nodes and related tissue are removed.
After surgery, mouth reconstruction surgery may be necessary to help you eat and speak. This procedure might involve grafts of bone, muscle, and skin to be taken from other areas of your body. Dental implants may be used to replace any teeth that have been lost.
Learn more in our blog article, "Oral Cancer Treatment."
There are several common treatments to remove oral cancer that may be used depending on its location and stage as well as other factors:
- Surgery to remove the tumor from the body
- Radiation therapy using beams of high energy to kill cancer cells
- Chemotherapy using chemicals to kill cancer cells
- Targeted drug therapy using medication that binds with cancer cells to hinder their growth Immunotherapy using the body's natural immune system to fight the cancer
Learn more in our blog article, "Oral Cancer Treatment."
A dentist who performs surgery on both the jaw and face is a maxillofacial surgeon and treats issues involving the structure of the face. For example, if you need maxillofacial surgery, you need an oral maxillofacial surgeon because they specialize in jawbone and facial surgery.
Learn more in our blog article, "What is Oral Maxillofacial Surgery?"
As the case with any surgery, wisdom teeth extraction has some complications or risks. You should be aware of these beforehand, so you're making an informed choice about removing your wisdom teeth. Experienced oral surgeons do everything possible to avoid adverse side effects. Risks include excessive bleeding, jaw pain, extended recovery, soreness, and an inability of the gums to heal. The most common complication is the development of dry sockets post-extraction.
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