Tooth exposure
Sometimes, a tooth will need a bit of assistance breaking through the gum line
If a tooth is not coming through your gums, oral surgery may be required in order for it to move into the right place.
Several factors can cause a tooth not to erupt. In general, it occurs when you have crowded teeth or a tooth that has grown in the wrong position.
An unerupted tooth can cause problems
The result of an infected cyst can be the formation of a tooth embedded under your gum line. The roots of neighboring teeth may also be damaged if an unerupted tooth pushes them out of position.
Where surgery will be done
In a private hospital, Dr. John Doe can operate under a general anesthetic, or in his private office, with intravenous (IV) sedation and/or local anesthesia. Dr. Doe never performs general anesthesia without the assistance of a specially trained anesthetist, ever.
Experiencing unerupted teeth
In addition to gums and sometimes also thin layers of bone, the buried tooth is usually covered by decay. As part of this procedure, John Doe will remove any gum and bone covering the tooth. The dentist will make a small opening in your jawbone to provide the tooth with a pathway to erupt if the tooth is deeply embedded in the jawbone.
If your orthodontist recommends it, a small gold chain may be attached to your teeth and the braces are attached to it. From inside your mouth, you can view the tooth after the bone and gum have been removed. The gum may be topped with a chain if desired.
In order to minimize the risk of damaging nearby nerves or other teeth, the surgery is carefully designed.
It takes between 15 and 25 minutes to complete the procedure.
The recovery process for exposed teeth surgery
Hospital stay: A same-day procedure is usually performed. You will be ready to go once you have recovered from anesthesia. A friend or family member will be needed to pick you up after you’ve been anesthetized or sedated with intravenous fluids.
Pain management: Normal painkillers are typically all you will need, even if your pain is different from everyone else’s. Any swelling or pain can be reduced by using an icepack.
Work/school: It will probably take you one or two days off.
Stitches: There is a good chance that stitches will dissolve. Over the course of 1-2 weeks, they gradually dissolve.
Follow-up: Following your surgery, Dr. John Doe will need to see you in order to check on how your wound is healing.
During your pre-surgery consultation, the doctor will provide you with detailed instructions for after the surgery. You need to carefully follow
Possible complications
Complications are rare with teeth extractions, which are a common procedure. Lesser risk is involved when a skilled oral and maxillofacial surgeon removes your wisdom teeth.
These are the surgical risks and complications of teeth exposure:
Damage to neighboring teeth – With damage to neighboring teeth, the roots may need to be filled or removed.
Non-movement – There are many times when the tooth refuses to move into position.
Gum recovering the tooth – Sometimes, the gum will grow over the tooth.
A highly experienced Oral and Maxillofacial surgeon, Dr. John Doe is known in this particular field. Dr. John Doe knows how to listen properly and explain things better, so don’t be afraid to ask him any questions. He will patiently answer all your questions.
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