Dental surgery may be an intimidating experience at first, but it doesn’t have to be traumatic at all. Our highly-qualified dental surgeons at TEETH @ Tiong Bahru Dental Clinic provide pre-treatment consultations to counsel patients before they undergo any dental surgery in Singapore.
This ensures that all patients are aware of what to expect and are comfortable throughout the entire surgical procedure and after dental treatment sessions. Your well-being is taken into consideration in the whole process, with our treatments tailored to your specific needs to ensure your utmost comfort.
Oral surgeons are trained professionals who specialise in dental surgery procedures, such as the extraction of infected teeth due to decay, broken teeth, or wisdom teeth removal. Many patients will only require dental or wisdom teeth surgery once in their lifetime, typically when wisdom teeth are impacted or causing pain. Our oral surgery practice also covers the surgical extraction of teeth for orthodontic purposes and the removal of buried roots and broken teeth.
All surgical procedures are planned utilising our state-of-the-art radiographic and latest surgical equipment, and are carried out under the most sterile of conditions. Read more about our infection control and safety protocols here.
Everything You Need to Know About Dental Surgery in Singapore
Oral surgery refers to a broad scope of procedures by a dental specialist who is trained to address conditions such as impacted, misaligned, or missing teeth. Procedures we often see at our dental clinic in Singapore include:
- Impacted teeth are most prevalent with wisdom teeth, also known as third molars. Sometimes, wisdom teeth don’t erupt through the gums for several reasons. They might be crowded, so they never fully emerge, or only one side does, which can cause sore gum tissue and infection around neighbouring teeth. Additionally, permanent damage may occur near impacted bones if this condition is left untreated. Your dental surgeon may recommend that you have your wisdom teeth extracted before they cause complications. However, wisdom teeth aren’t the only ones that might become impacted and need to be extracted. Other teeth, such as the cuspids (also known as canines) and bicuspids (premolars), can become impacted and create similar issues.
- Correcting overbites and underbites may require tooth extractions before an orthodontic treatment. Teeth other than wisdom teeth can become impacted, meaning they are displaced from their normal alignment. For the orthodontist to proceed with a treatment like teeth straightening with Invisalign clear aligners, a surgical approach is often necessary to remove obstructed teeth.
- Dental implants can be a great option following the loss of a tooth or an extraction to replace the whole tooth structure. It’s a highly viable alternative to dentures or bridges. A titanium implant is embedded to replace the damaged or missing teeth. Once the implant is placed, a crown is attached to restore proper function with a prosthetic tooth that looks and feels natural. Whether you’re missing a single tooth or multiple teeth, our dental clinic offers various dental implant options, including supported bridges, removable dentures, and retained bridges.
Oral surgeries are common and can range from simple cases to complex procedures. To prepare for any dental surgery, start by asking our team a number of questions about the procedure so that you’re well-prepared and at ease. Your concerns may include information about anaesthesia, such as a topical or local anaesthetic that will be used during the treatment. After your dental surgery, it is essential to prepare and properly manage your recovery to improve outcomes.
If you’re concerned about dental surgery costs, you may be able to use your MediSave for the wisdom tooth extraction cost or other surgical dental implant treatments. TEETH @ Tiong Bahru is accredited by the Ministry of Health and Central Provident Fund Board. Contact our clinic today to discuss your teeth surgery cost with one of our affordable oral surgeons. Make an appointment today for dental oral surgery in Singapore.
