Affordable and Effective Oral Surgery Specialist in Levittown, PA
Do you believe you are experiencing a dental emergency? Call our office in Levittown, PA today: 215-945-5100. With flexible scheduling and immediate availability for emergency patients, we do our best to quickly and efficiently accommodate all dental emergencies.
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Oral Surgeon Specialist at Estetic Dental
Oral surgeons are trained to treat various conditions impacting the mouth and jaw, from tooth extractions (like wisdom teeth) to oral reconstructive surgery.
Do you need an oral surgeon? Patients are typically referred to an oral surgeon when a general dentist cannot meet a patient’s needs. Most dental offices make referrals to oral surgeons who work at different locations. Esthetic Dental treats oral surgery patients in-house.
Our general dentists can quickly diagnose your problem and refer you to an oral surgeon if necessary. We offer flexible scheduling and availability for patients who require oral surgery, and we do our best to accommodate all patients as quickly as possible. To learn more, call our office in Levittown, PA today: 215-945-5100.
Oral Surgeon vs. General Dentist: What’s the Difference?
Oral surgeons are dental specialists who receive additional education after traditional dental school. After completing dental school and clinical practice, a general dentist must complete a licensing exam to begin his or her practice. An oral surgeon must complete an additional four to six-year surgical residency at an accredited institution before completing a board certification exam and starting a practice.
The oral surgeon’s additional training includes experience in oral pathologies (including tumors), anesthesia, and general treatment of the hard and soft tissues of the mouth and face.
Beyond the additional schooling, then, the crucial oral surgeon vs. dentist distinction is the area of treatment. Dentists limit treatment to the mouth and teeth. Oral surgeons treat issues impacting the teeth and issues impacting the mouth and face, emphasizing the jaw. This additional expertise ensures that oral surgeons can cure many ailments, from standard wisdom teeth extraction to more complex procedures like reconstructive jaw surgery.
Do You Need an Oral Surgeon?
Common conditions treated by oral surgeons include:
- Simple and complex tooth extractions
- Dental implants
Some oral surgeons can also perform plastic surgery; many work closely with plastic surgeons to fix facial structure or cosmetic issues.
If you believe you need oral surgery, one good option is to schedule an appointment with a general dentist, who can efficiently and accurately diagnose your problem and make a referral to an oral surgeon dentist, if necessary. Most dentists work closely with oral surgeons and will only refer patients to oral surgeons they trust.
Esthetic Dental is proud to work with an in-house oral surgeon.
Why Choose Esthetic Dental for Your Oral Surgery Needs
Esthetic Dental works closely with our in-house oral surgery team to offer our dental patients the best possible level of care and expediency. Unlike many dental offices, our dental patients do not need to visit another practice for expert oral surgeon care.
We understand that some issues, including trauma, may require “emergency” care, so we offer same-day (or same hour) scheduling to patients in need.
Whether you work with our general dentistry or oral surgery teams, we guarantee quick and courteous service designed to fix your problems with minimal added costs.
To learn more about our general dentistry practice and in-house oral surgery team, please call us at our suburban Philadelphia location in Levittown, PA: 215-945-5100.