Oral Surgery

Oral surgery refers to medical procedures performed on the mouth, specifically to the teeth, jaw, and/or gums. Depending on the type of procedure being performed, it may be done by one of our general dentist or oral surgeons in ourĀ practice, or we can refer you to a specialist at a hospital.

Surgery performed in a dental practiceĀ is quite common and requires only a local anaesthetic. Many people donā€™t realise that simply having a tooth extracted (such as wisdom tooth removal)Ā is a form of oral surgery. There is no need to let the term frighten you or make you feel apprehensive.

A dentist will normally refer patients to an oral surgeon for issues such as treatment of wisdom teeth, complex extractions, or if you have a complicated medical history.

A number of conditions may require oral surgery, including:

Treatments

Apisectomy

Gingivectomy and Gingivoplasty

Lingual Frenectomy

Periodontitis

Sinus Lift

Wisdom Teeth