Affordable Tooth Extractions
At Tennessee Valley Oral Surgery, we will take every chance to not remove your teeth, however sometimes it can be the only option to have a tooth extraction. If that is decided as the best course of action, we will certainly make sure you will be comfortable. With our latest technology, and our surgical experience, we will make sure you are comfortable and have a great outcome.
Reasons for Tooth Extractions
Generally speaking, there are three reasons as to why a dentist or oral surgeon would recommend a tooth extraction.
If you are unable to solve the problem with a root canal, and the serious infection in the tooth or gums is too advanced.
Tooth Extractions: Simple or Surgical
Depending upon your tooth condition, the surgeon may have to get involved to develop a surgical plan. Simple extractions may be done by your dentist, but if it is a more complex procedure that needs to take place, we at Tennessee Valley Oral Surgery may need to be get involved. Our team is composed of highly skilled and professional oral surgeons and assistants to make your surgical plan comfortable and comprised of the highest standard of care.
Apicoectomy
While most root canals are successful, there are times when a root canal alone isn’t sufficient. If the infection from the dead nerve inside a tooth spreads beyond the tooth root and into the surrounding bone, your dentist may refer you to an oral and maxillofacial surgeon for an apicoectomy. During an apicoectomy, the oral surgeon removes the infected portion of the tooth’s root in order to clean the infection from the tooth and surrounding bone and then fills the root to prevent future infections.
Frenectomy
Frena are small folds of tissue located in the mouth: under the tongue, inside the upper lip, inside the lower lip and connecting the cheeks to the gums.
A frenectomy is a simple procedure performed by an oral and maxillofacial surgeon to loosen the frenum’s connection and extend the range of motion.
Other Soft-Tissue Oral Surgeries
Soft-tissue grafts in the mouth can be important to maintaining oral health. Soft-tissue grafts are used to add more tissue in a certain area and may be used to:
- Prevent further gum recession
- Cover an exposed root
- Stop sensitivity in the affected area
- Improve the look of the tooth
- Prevent issues in the future