Oral Surgery

While Vijay Godi, DDS, and the team at Prime Dental always strive to preserve as much healthy tooth and bone tissue as possible, there are times when oral surgery is the best available treatment path. Residents of Fort Wayne, Indiana, can rely on Prime Dental for the latest oral surgery tools and techniques. If you need oral surgery or want to learn more about available treatments, call or click today to set up a visit.

What types of procedures are considered oral surgery?

Any dental procedure that involves breaching your gums or other oral tissues is considered oral surgery. There are several different types of oral surgery, with varying degrees of complexity. 

Here are some examples of specific oral surgery procedures:

• Tooth extraction
• Root canal
• Bone grafting
• Gum grafting
• Dental implants
• Wisdom tooth removal

Dr. Godi carefully considers your condition and options before recommending oral surgery. If a less invasive treatment option is possible, you’ll receive full information to make a wise decision about your care plan. 

There are times, however, when oral surgery can dramatically improve your dental health. 

Is oral surgery a painful experience?

Because there are so many different types of oral surgery, the experience is not the same from one procedure to the next. But the Prime Dental team makes oral surgery as painless as possible. 

This includes using the proper anesthetic approach to keep you comfortable during the procedure. Dr. Godi also uses advanced dental equipment that alters only the targeted tissue, preserving surrounding healthy tissue and easing recovery. 

A degree of swelling and discomfort is possible in the days following your procedure. Over-the-counter pain medication is often all that’s needed to minimize discomfort. For most people, the improvements created through oral surgery make the experience well worth it. 

What is the recovery process like after oral surgery?

Your recovery experience is unique and shaped by numerous factors. Each type of oral surgery procedure has a specific recovery process. Your overall health will also impact your recovery, just like with any form of surgery. 

If you’re a smoker, make an effort to quit the habit before your oral surgery visit. Smoking robs your body of proper circulation, which is critical for healing. People in good health often recover faster than those with serious health problems, so working to improve any chronic health conditions can also ease recovery. 

You’ll receive thorough post-procedure care instructions before your oral surgery visit. Adhering to these guidelines helps you move through the recovery stage swiftly and with less discomfort. If you have additional questions or concerns about oral surgery, reach out to Prime Dental online or over the phone to schedule a consultation.