oral surgery

https://pixabay.com/photos/dentist-dental-chair-clinic-medical-2589771/dental office chair and equipment When planning for oral surgery, one of the most important discussions you’ll have with your surgeon is how your pain and anxiety will be managed during the procedure. The two most common options for oral surgery sedation in Chester, VA, are sedation and local anesthesia. Making an informed choice is easier when you understand the differences between sedation and local anesthesia, and it should also support the type of procedure you are having and your medical history.

 

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Sustaining a serious injury to the face can result in broken bones, missing teeth, or damage to the jaw. Our oral surgeons in Midlothian, VA, can address facial injury repair issues and restore your smile. Many cases require both functional and cosmetic surgery, and our maxillofacial surgeons are highly skilled in these types of injuries and their recovery.  Here is how our Commonwealth OFS surgeons can repair your facial injury and give back your smile and confidence.   

Photo by Photo By: Kaboompics.com: https://www.pexels.com/photo/a-person-wearing-latex-gloves-checking-a-woman-s-teeth-6627526/ - yount adult oral examYour wisdom teeth, those third molars that typically appear in your late teens or early 20s, can either slide in unnoticed or wreak absolute havoc in the back of your mouth. While some people never experience issues, others face uncomfortable symptoms that signal it’s time for an extraction. Let’s look at the signs that often mean it’s time to remove your wisdom teeth. And we'll share why scheduling oral surgery sooner rather than later could save you from long-term dental problems.

Richmond, VA, tooth extractionBeing told that you need to have a tooth removed may not be the news you want to hear from your dentist. However, in some cases an extraction may be the only way to protect the rest of your smile from further damage. Whether your dentist needs to remove a severely damaged tooth or it's time to extract your wisdom teeth, we’re here to make sure you feel comfortable from the start to the finish of this procedure. In today’s blog, the team at Commonwealth Oral Surgery in Richmond, VA, is here today to talk about a few common reasons for extractions.