Dental Specialties
Oral Surgery
Oral Surgery for Wisdom Teeth Removal
In many cases, tooth extractions do not require surgical intervention. However, complex tooth removals may be referred to an oral surgeon, including complicated wisdom teeth removals. This may include when the wisdom teeth are impacted, infected, erupting improperly, or when tumours or cysts have begun to form around the wisdom teeth.
Oral Surgery for TMD
TMD is a set of disorders related to the functioning of the temporomandibular joint, which connects the upper jaw to the lower jaw. TMD can cause pain and discomfort. Although it’s usually treated with less invasive techniques, such as bite splints and night guards, more severe cases may require surgery. There are several types of TMJ surgery available.
Oral Surgery for Dental Implants
The placement of dental implants requires a surgical procedure to be performed by a specialized oral surgeon. In this procedure, the surgeon places small titanium posts into the jawbone as a foundation for implants (permanent false teeth). Dental implants are a permanent solution for tooth loss, but depending on how many implants are needed, several procedures may be required and the entire process can take several months.
Endodontics
Endodontists are specialists in treating the roots and pulp of a tooth. In other words, they work to save the natural teeth and reduce or remove tooth pain caused by infections in the tooth pulp. Endodontics is one of nine recognized dental specialties in Canada.
What are Endodontic Procedures?
Endodontic procedures include root canals and endodontic surgeries, which aim to save the natural teeth by treating infections within the roots (or pulp) of the teeth. The Greek word “endo” means “inside,” while the Greek word “odons” means “tooth.” Endodontists are trained in various diseases, infections, and conditions that can occur in the pulp of the teeth.
Root Canals
Root canals are a non-surgical procedure in which infected tooth pulp is removed from the inside of the tooth, leaving the hard structure of the tooth intact. Root canals are a fairly common and straightforward procedure. In most cases, a single root canal treatment will take care of the issue and leave you with an intact tooth.
