Oral Surgery
Dental Experts in Santa Clarita, California
Oral surgery is any surgery performed within the mouth. Oral surgery can include procedures such as:
- Tooth Extractions
- Gum Contouring
- Soft Tissue Removal
- Periodontal Surgery
Oral surgery is performed as an outpatient basis, which just means that you are allowed to go home for rest and recuperation after the oral surgery. Also, oral surgery is performed under anesthesia or sedatives so that you will not feel any discomfort during the procedure.
Dr. Goodrick is experienced and licensed for adult oral conscious sedation dentistry, and will make sure that your oral surgery goes as smoothly as possible.
Oral surgery is almost always performed as a last measure to preserve oral health. Oral surgeries like tooth extractions are permanent, and are a last resort. Dr. Goodrick will always attempt to save as much natural tooth structure as possible.
Sometimes, oral surgeries are performed as preventative measures. For instance, oral surgery is quite often performed to remove impacted teeth or wisdom teeth if they will cause too many dental problems by growing.
Impacted teeth are usually teeth like the third molars, or wisdom teeth. Many times, wisdom teeth begin to enter the mouth at an angle, butting up against the other molars in your mouth. When this occurs, it can cause serious crowding and decay problems.
Oral surgery can be performed to correct many dental and gum tissue problems that you may have. Many times, dental symptoms can indicate larger problems that can be prevented with oral surgery. Contact Dr. Goodrick at A Unique Dental Experience® if you are suffering from any of the following:
- Swelling
- Pain
- Discoloration
- Infection
- Bleeding
- Throbbing
- Loose Tooth
- Skin Inside Mouth Peeling
- Chronic Headaches
- Cracking or Grinding sounds in the Jaw
Although oral surgery is performed as the last course of action, it is important to contact Dr. Goodrick in Santa Clarita, California right away if you are having any type of dental problem.
