Minor Oral Surgery

Minor Oral Surgery Treatment

Minor oral surgery involves simple surgical procedures in the mouth that do not need long hospital stays or recoveries, often done by dentists, oral surgeons, or maxillofacial surgeons outside of hospitals. Some examples of such surgeries are:

Extraction of a tooth can be done for decay, damage, impaction, or other dental issues.
Wisdom teeth removal involves extracting impacted third molars causing crowding or pain.
Biopsy involves taking tissue from the mouth to diagnose or rule out conditions like oral cancer.
Dental implants are inserted surgically for support of replacement teeth.
Apicoectomy removes infected tooth root tips after a root canal.
Frenectomy corrects issues like tongue-tie.
Gum surgery treats gum disease or aesthetic concerns.
Local anesthesia is common for minor oral surgeries, with sedation or general anesthesia for specific cases. Recovery time varies by surgery complexity and patient health.
Pain meds and post-op instructions are given for healing and prevention of issues.

Minor oral surgeries are usually performed under local anesthesia, although sedation or general anesthesia may be used for certain procedures or for patients with anxiety or medical conditions. Recovery times vary depending on the complexity of the surgery and the individual’s health status but typically involve minimal discomfort and downtime. Patients may be prescribed pain medication and given post-operative instructions to promote healing and prevent complications.