Oral surgery can be nerve wracking for some people. Like any surgery, patients can feel anxious.
Our team is here to help ease any fears that you may have. As a reminder, oral surgeons have extensive training in what they do and many have performed routine surgeries like it’s their second nature.
Where Should I Go For a Reno Tooth Extraction?
It’s best to see your oral surgeon for extractions instead of your dentist because of the proper tools and certifications.
Dentists are incredibly important to oral health, and therefore their scope of expertise focuses on exams and preventive care. They give plenty of attention to crowns, veneers, fillings and bridges. If there’s serious issues with a patient, whether it’s in their soft tissues or the teeth itself, they’ll refer them to oral and maxillofacial surgeons.
Oral surgeons are trained in IV sedation and general anesthesia, which allows greater pain management for even the most complicated procedures. General dentists don’t usually provide IV sedation and only use local anesthesia for extractions. Even though dentists can remove wisdom teeth, these procedures are not as straightforward because of complications like impaction or potential infections.
Oral Surgeons Offer Better Options for Anesthesia
Oral surgeons can use one of three types of anesthesia, depending on the complexity of the surgery. Local anesthesia is administered at the injection site, sedation anesthesia is given through an IV, and general anesthesia is inhaled as you lose consciousness.
All oral and maxillofacial surgery practices are required to have capnography equipment and utilize it during every procedure that requires moderate or deep sedation and general anesthesia.
Oral Surgeons Are Experts in Their Field of Practice
Oral surgeons and dentists attend the same four years of dental school to achieve either a Doctor of Dental Surgery or a Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry. Oral and maxillofacial surgeons need to attend specialty training through a four-year surgical hospital residency program. This hard work and experience helps them diagnose and treat dental issues in the mouth, face, jaws, and surrounding soft tissues.
The offices at Reno-Tahoe Oral Surgery have plenty of extensive imaging technology for three-dimensional analysis for treatment planning for dental implants, corrective surgeries, or the wisdom teeth removal process. Before booking a surgery, it’s important to schedule a consultation first for an examination. We’re excited to help you improve your oral health through these necessary procedures!
Connect With Reno-Tahoe Oral Surgery For Major Oral Surgeries
At Reno-Tahoe Oral Surgery, Dr. Redlinger specializes in oral implant surgery. He also conducts tooth extractions, bone grafts, wisdom teeth surgeries, and supports for ill-fitting dentures. As a renowned oral and maxillofacial surgeon of Northern Nevada, he will make sure your surgery is done safely and correctly. Our office will work with you to provide convenient financial options so it’s one less thing to worry about before a big procedure.
