Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery in Gurgaon
Oral and maxillofacial surgery in Gurgaon at Dental Life, Sector 53, Golf Course Road. Our specialist surgeons treat impacted wisdom teeth, jaw cysts and injuries to the teeth and mouth, with careful planning and aftercare.
Benefits
What Is Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery?
Oral and maxillofacial surgery is the dental speciality that treats problems of the teeth, jaws, mouth and face that need surgery. Oral and maxillofacial surgeons complete additional specialist training in surgery after their dental degree, which prepares them for procedures that go beyond a routine extraction.
Common procedures include removing impacted wisdom teeth, removing cysts and other lesions from the jaw, treating injuries to the teeth and mouth, and placing dental implants or preparing the bone for them.
Benefits of oral and maxillofacial surgery
Treats problems that routine dental care cannot
Relieves pain from impacted teeth, infections and cysts
Can prevent damage to neighbouring teeth and bone from impacted teeth or cysts
Helps restore chewing after an injury to the teeth or mouth
Planned with X-rays or scans for a safer procedure
Carried out by specialists trained in surgery of the mouth and jaw
Oral surgery or a routine extraction?
Most teeth can be removed with a simple tooth extraction. Surgery is needed when a tooth is impacted, broken below the gum line or close to a nerve, or when the problem involves the jawbone itself. Your surgeon will explain which approach your case needs after examining you and your X-rays.
Wisdom teeth: the most common reason for oral surgery
Wisdom teeth usually come through between the ages of 17 and 25. Often there is not enough room in the jaw, so they stay partly or fully under the gum, or grow in at an angle. These impacted teeth can trap food and bacteria, cause repeated gum infections, damage the tooth in front of them or, less often, form a cyst. Removing a problem wisdom tooth before it causes severe trouble usually means an easier procedure and recovery.
Ideal Candidate
Who Needs Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery?
Oral surgery is recommended when a problem in the mouth or jaw cannot be treated with routine dental procedures, or when surgery is the safest way to treat it.
Signs you may need it
Pain, swelling or repeated infection around a wisdom tooth
A wisdom tooth that is stuck under the gum or growing at an angle
A swelling, lump or cyst in the jaw or mouth
A broken tooth or an injury to the mouth after a fall, accident or sports injury
Not enough bone to place a dental implant
Jaw pain, clicking or difficulty opening your mouth that needs a specialist assessment
If a tooth is knocked out in an accident, pick it up by the crown, not the root, keep it moist, ideally in milk, and come in as soon as possible. Acting quickly gives the best chance of saving it. Serious injuries to the jaw or face may need hospital care.
When it is not suitable
Surgery is not always the first answer. It may not be advised when:
the problem can be treated well with a simpler, non-surgical procedure
a medical condition, such as uncontrolled diabetes or a bleeding disorder, needs to be managed first
an active infection needs to settle with medicines before surgery
Your surgeon will go through your medical history and the medicines you take, especially blood thinners, before planning surgery.
Process Overview
The Oral Surgery Procedure at Dental Life
Most oral surgery procedures, such as wisdom tooth removal, are done in a single appointment, followed by a review visit. The exact steps depend on the procedure you need.
Step 1: Consultation and diagnosis
We examine you and take X-rays to see the position of the teeth, roots, nerves and bone. For some cases, such as a wisdom tooth close to a nerve, a 3D scan (CBCT) may be advised. We review your medical history and explain the procedure, the recovery and the cost before booking it.
Step 2: The treatment
The area is numbed with local anaesthesia so you do not feel pain during the procedure. For an impacted wisdom tooth, the surgeon makes a small opening in the gum, removes the tooth, sometimes in sections, and closes the area with a few stitches, which often dissolve on their own. If you feel anxious about surgery, tell your surgeon at the consultation so they can talk you through what to expect.
Step 3: Recovery and aftercare
Swelling and discomfort usually peak in the first two to three days and then settle. Most people return to their normal routine within a few days, depending on the procedure.
Aftercare tips:
Bite gently on the gauze for the time advised to control bleeding
Hold a cold pack against your cheek on the first day to reduce swelling
Eat soft, cool food and avoid hot drinks on the first day
Sleep with your head slightly raised on the first night
Do not smoke, spit forcefully or use a straw for the first few days
Take the medicines prescribed and come back for your review visit
Why Choose
Why Choose Dental Life, Sector 53
At Dental Life, oral surgery is carried out by our oral and maxillofacial surgeons, specialists trained in surgery of the mouth, teeth and jaws. Every procedure is planned with X-rays, and we explain the recovery before the day of surgery so you know what to expect.
Oral and maxillofacial surgeons for every surgical procedure
Planning with X-rays, and 3D scans when needed
A clear explanation of the procedure, recovery and cost
Review appointments after surgery
Open Monday to Sunday, 10 AM to 9 PM
Dental Life is on the 1st floor of Central Plaza Mall, Golf Course Road, Sector 53, Gurugram. Patients travel to us from DLF Phase 5, Sushant Lok, South City, Sector 54, Sector 56 and Wazirabad.
For your first visit, bring any recent dental X-rays, a list of the medicines you take and details of any earlier dental treatment.
Book a consultation or call us on +91 98218 39933.
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
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