Surgery

Oral surgery is a very broad term that can be used to describe a variety or surgical procedures. generally speaking, the term is best used in association with dental extractions and other related dental procedures.

  • A tooth is too broken or decayed to be restored normally.
  • A tooth is periodontically compromised – meaning the bone and gums surrounding the tooth have receded or changed, causing the tooth to loosen.
  • A tooth has developed an infection which cannot be resolved.
  • As part of an orthodontic treatment plan.
  • A patient does not wish to restore or save the affected tooth.

    • At Complete Smile, all oral surgery is carried out under local anaesthesia (LA or “a needle”). There are adjuncts, such as happy gas/nitrous oxide and topical numbing cream that can be used. However, if a general anaesthetic is required, then a referral to an oral surgeon needs to be given.

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