Below is a list of the most common dental emergencies we treat: 

• Abscessed tooth
• Bitten tongue/lip
• Broken tooth
• Dental care away from home
• Dry socket
• “Knocked out” tooth
• Root canal treatment
• Toothache
• Tooth extractions

A dental emergency is an urgent dental problem, usually associated with the teeth and jaws, which may have symptoms that require immediate attention by a dentist. For example, a severe dental infection, a visible swelling, or a recent dental trauma are all considered emergency problems that require prompt, professional attention.

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Dental problems have a level of severity. While some dental issues may be solved by the dentist in one visit, there are more complicated dental problems that may require you to undergo an oral surgery.

What is Oral Surgery?
Oral surgery is any surgical procedure that is performed on the tissues of your mouth, gums, jaw, and face. We will suggest an oral surgery only when it is necessary.

Common Types of Oral Surgery
Not every dental problem can get serious enough that it may need surgery. However, there are some common problems faced by people that need oral surgery.

1. Wisdom Tooth Removal - Wisdom tooth is the corner-most molar in humans that only erupts after a certain age. Since these molars erupt late in one’s life, the jaw may not have sufficient space to accommodate them. With lack of space and thickness of the gum, sometimes the molar may not erupt properly and end up being impacted. Such wisdom tooth needs to be extracted to avoid further damage and pain in the gums. Infected and impacted teeth often require oral surgery for proper extraction.
2. Jaw Surgery - The oral surgery that is specifically done for jaw-related problems is known as maxillofacial surgery. Our maxillofacial surgeons have the knowledge to detect jaw misalignment and injuries. These surgeons perform oral surgery on the jaw to solve these issues and relieve the patient of extreme pain.
3. Sleep Apnea Surgery - Sleep apnea is a disorder in which the patient finds it difficult to breathe continuously while asleep and often ends up snoring and feeling tired when awake. To cure this problem, oral surgeons may perform a surgery in which they remove the tissues from the back of the throat. This clears the air passage and helps the patient to sleep better.

Process of Oral Surgery
For any type of surgery, you need to prepare yourself both mentally and physically. To prepare yourself for oral surgery, here are the steps that you need to be ready for:

• Before confirming the surgery, our dentist will conduct multiple tests including X-rays or your mouth and blood tests.
• The surgeon will want to know your complete medical history and the medicines you take.
• On the day of surgery, you need to avoid food consumption for at least 8 hours.
• The surgeon will discuss the anesthesia that will be administered to you.
• Your procedure may require you to rest in our dental clinic for a day or two. However, minor oral surgeries will enable you to go home the very same day.