What category surgery is wisdom teeth removal?

Oral surgery includes a range of surgical procedures that are conducted in the mouth and jaws, including removal of wisdom teeth (third molars) and corrective jaw surgery. Oral surgery can be performed by a general dentist or an oral surgery specialist (Oral Surgeon or Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon).

Does removal of wisdom teeth count as surgery?

Since getting wisdom teeth removed is considered surgery-albeit a very common outpatient surgery-it’s natural for you to have many questions about your wisdom teeth, the procedure to remove them and what recovery looks like.

Is wisdom teeth removal general or major dental?

Most wisdom teeth removals can be performed by a general dentist, so many patients do not need to visit oral and maxillofacial surgeons. You may be referred to an oral surgeon if your case is very complex.

What is wisdom teeth removal considered for insurance?

Your health insurance plan may cover the cost of surgery if it’s considered medically necessary — which is often the case if wisdom teeth are impacted or pose health problems. Dental insurance plans may also cover some or all the cost of such procedures.

What is considered simple oral surgery?

Simple extractions are relatively easy procedures that can be performed by your dentist in the office, requiring little to no major recovery time. This type of extraction is done on teeth that are clearly visible in the mouth, and not still hiding beneath the gums.

How long will I be swollen after wisdom teeth removal?

How long does swelling last after wisdom teeth removal? Anywhere from a couple of days to a couple of weeks. Typically, wisdom tooth swelling after surgery is short-lived. In an ideal situation, swelling should improve after a few days.

What is considered complex oral surgery?

Complex dental restorations are procedures that replace many, if not all, of the teeth on a person’s lower or upper jaw. Your prosthodontist will lead this effort, replacing many of the teeth with a combination of crowns, bridges or dental implants.

What is considered a complex tooth extraction?

A complex dental extraction is referred to as a type of extraction during which the tissue and bone that supports the tooth need to be modified in some way. This could mean cutting the gum tissue in order to expose and remove the tooth or removing bone in order to free the tooth so that it can be extracted.