Some dental problems require surgical intervention. Your dentist, Dr. Keith Hudson will determine after your dental exam if you need oral surgery in Beverly Hills, MI, to correct your dental issues.
Tooth extraction
Sometimes the offending tooth has got to go. An impacted wisdom tooth is one of the most common reasons for tooth extraction.
Since your wisdom teeth come in last, there might not be enough room for them to grow. Therefore, they could grow out at an angle or emerge only partially. In that case, oral surgery in Beverly Hills, MI, with your dentist, Dr. Hudson, might be necessary to reduce your risk of infection and tooth decay.
Other reasons why you might need a tooth extraction include:
- Severe tooth decay
- Trauma
- Periodontal disease
- Overcrowding
Jaw surgery
Jaw alignment issues such as an overbite and underbite that are beyond braces might first require oral surgery to correct. Disorders of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) that make eating and speaking painful might also need surgical intervention.
Tooth replacement
After tooth loss, you have various tooth replacement options to choose from. Dental implants are a popular tooth replacement and require surgery for their installation. Your dentist is a professional at implant dentistry and will surgically embed your dental implants after he determines you're a good candidate for the procedure.
Dentures
Some patients might need oral surgery before getting their first set of dentures to ensure they fit perfectly. Years of denture use could cause denture fatigue. You might need oral surgery in Beverly Hills, MI, to correct problems with your jaw, bone, and gum tissue.
Trauma
Accidents, assaults, or other forms of trauma could damage oral structures. Injuries compromising the structure and function of oral structures might need oral surgery to correct.
Cancer
Routine visits to your dentist are important for the early detection of oral cancer. Surgical removal of oral tumors could be an essential aspect of your treatment. Oral surgery might also be vital for post-cancer reconstruction.
Want to learn more about oral surgery?
Call (248) 530-9812 to schedule your appointment with your dentist, Dr. Hudson to see if you could benefit from oral surgery in Beverly Hills, MI.