Oral surgeons are trained in many procedures and can treat the hard or soft tissues of the mouth and its connecting structures.
In addition to the excellent dentistry with anaesthesia care, Crowborough Gentle Dental Practice offers oral and maxillofacial surgery care as well.
Some of the in-clinic procedures our East Sussex oral surgeon offers include:
Common Oral Surgical Procedures
– Oral and maxillofacial surgeons study for about a decade to become specialized in the field. Some deliver a variety of procedures, while others focus on a single type of oral surgery, such as extractions.
For some types of procedures, such as dental implants and tooth extractions, your general dentistry team at Crowborough Gentle Dental Practice can provide in-office procedures right here in our office. For other procedures, we’ll refer you to an oral surgeon we know and trust.
Wisdom Teeth & Tooth Extraction
– Your dentist may refer you to us for extraction of a tooth. Or you may want to call our dental practice in Crowborough if you’re having pain or symptoms related to your wisdom teeth. The ideal time to have wisdom teeth removed is before you’re 25 years old, but it is possible to remove them at an older age.
We have the specialised team, skillset and equipment that makes getting out broken, impacted, infected or otherwise difficult teeth much easier and less stressful. In conjunction with a wide range of anaesthetic options available, such as IV sedation or general anaesthesia, even removing difficult, impacted teeth can leave you with a positive experience. For more information about wisdom teeth extraction, click here.
Dental Implants
– A natural tooth and a dental implant have the same working components – a root and a crown. The root is what supports the tooth and holds it in place, while the crown is the part that is visible inside your mouth. When a tooth is missing or needs to be replaced, our East Sussex oral and maxillofacial surgeon will discuss options of inserting a dental implant into the area.
Our Crowborough Dentistry and Oral Surgery and maxillofacial surgeon has advanced training in dental implant surgery and does so with the most up-to-date technology. We look forward to discussing dental implant options with you and helping you achieve the smile you deserve.
Bone Grafting
– When you are missing a tooth for an extended period of time, your jaw bone will start to degenerate due to the lack of function in that area.
As a certified Oral & Maxillofacial surgeon in East Sussex, we have the ability to repair these areas with healthy bone obtained from a tissue bank or taken from the jaw, hip or tibia. After bone grafting surgery, your jaw will have better functionality and aesthetic appearance.
Exposure of Impacted Teeth
– An impacted tooth is simply a tooth that cannot erupt naturally and grow into it’s proper space. To assist in the growth process, our East Sussex oral surgeon will lift up the gum to expose the tooth. Once the tooth is accessible our oral surgeon will work with your orthodontist and together will form a plan to move the tooth into place.
Wisdom teeth also commonly become impacted. When this is the case, we will uncover the teeth from inside the gum and extract them.
Whether you are hesitant to visit the dentist in Crowborough due to anxiety, fear or pain associated with treatment, our oral surgery in Crowborough, East Sussex, with our sedation and anaesthesia services, can help you regain your smile – pain-free!
