Everyone is afraid of surgeries, and quite rightfully so. Most surgeries are a burden, but are also very necessary. Oral surgery is no different. When you suffer from an impacted wisdom tooth, jaw problems or even tumors of the jaw, then you need an expert oral surgeon as soon as possible to deal with these situations.
What’s the difference between an oral surgeon and a dentist?
An oral surgeon is a dentist at heart, meaning he\she had to graduate from dental school. However, all surgeons go above and beyond that education. Most surgeons spend up to 6 years of residency to gain that specialty. So basically, an oral surgeon went through the works: 4 years of undergrad school, 4 years of dental school, and another 6 years of residency. This just goes to show how much an oral surgeon cares about his profession, and perfection of his craft.
What types of procedures do oral surgeons perform?
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Impacted wisdom teeth surgeries:
One of the most common procedures, done almost on a daily basis. The wisdom tooth is the last tooth to appear in the mouth, usually around the age of 18 to 25 years. By that time, the jaw has completed its growth process, meaning that tooth has no space to properly appear in the mouth. Eventually, the tooth remains partially or completely buried in the bone and gums. However, fear not. Impaction surgeries are very simple, taking no more than 45 minutes on average, and with a very simple post-operative healing period.
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Dental implants:
If you lost a tooth or a group of teeth, then implants are probably the answer for you. Implants are by far the most successful way of replacing missing teeth. Success rates of dental implants are well over 95% over the course of 10 years, significantly higher than other tooth replacement options such as bridges or dentures. Implant surgeries are also quite simple, done under local anesthesia with very little known complications.
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Surgical extractions:
Unlike normal extractions which could be done by a general dentist, surgical extractions need an expert eye, and a very skilled set of hands. When the tooth is badly broken down, so much so that a regular extraction process is just not enough, then surgical extraction is needed. Surgical extractions most often requires bone removal, and a few stitches following the procedure. Only expert oral surgeons can do such procedures with the least amount of complications possible.
Where can I find the best expert of oral surgery Briarcliff Manor has to offer?
If you live in or around Briarcliff Manor, NY, look no further than Dr. Greenberg’s oral surgery. Dr. Andrew Greenberg has been practicing for many years, solely focusing on oral surgery procedures like those mentioned above. In addition, he is a Senior Attending Surgeon in the Department of Surgery of Phelps Memorial Hospital in Sleepy Hollow, NY. Performing thousands of surgical procedures, both simple and complicated, makes Dr. Greenberg’s one of the best experts in oral surgery Briarcliff Manor has seen.
Call us now on 914-762-3388 to schedule your appointment, or visit us at 160 North State Rd. Briarcliff, NY 10510