Whitby Pediatric Dentist
We understand that trying to find a nearby pediatric dentist you can trust is difficult, that is why we make it easy for you to work with us.
(905) 579-0709
5 - 10 Meadowglen Drive
office@durhamkidsdentistry.com
(905) 579-0709
Oral Surgery In Whitby
When a dentist mentions “oral surgery,” many parents begin to panic. Most parents think that there is something seriously wrong with their child, or that they are going to be undergoing a dangerous, painful, and expensive procedure. The truth is, however, that many oral surgery procedures are commonplace and address conditions that many children of all ages experience, including adults. Such procedures include impacted wisdom teeth, sleep apnea, or tooth loss. While every case is different, many of these procedures are completed on an outpatient basis, and your child can resume normal activities within a few days. It is also true that many dentists recommend that you see an oral surgeon because in some cases, the surgeon may advise us that there are other, nonsurgical, treatments available. If you are apprehensive about a referral to an oral surgeon, speak with us at your child's next dentist visit.
List of Services
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Reconstructive
Accidents happen due to sports injuries, falls, work-related incidents, or any kind of trauma, and when it involves our face, or the face of our child, it can be frightening and stressful. That is why you should book a visit with us so we can determine the best course of action. Dental surgery for facial reconstruction breaks down into two categories – soft tissue injuries and fractures.
Soft tissue injuries include trauma to the skin or gums, such as cuts on the inside of the cheek, lips, or tongue. Soft tissue injuries also include lacerations on the soft or hard palate. Fractures relate to the tiny bone tissue in our mouths and includes reconstruction to the jawbone and teeth. Larger reconstructive surgeries go into the nasal cavities and the forehead, if the facial injuries are severe enough. In some cases, reconstructive surgery utilizes dental implants along with other methods of treatment and mechanics to repair jaw alignments and bone structure.
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Orthodontics
Surgical orthodontics treat complex orthodontic cases that involve the skull, face, mouth, and jaw. To be an ideal candidate for surgical orthodontics, your child’s jaw needs to be finished growing. When the jaw stops growing, usually between ages 16-18, braces alone may not be able to properly align all aspects of your child’s bite. Surgery may be required to attain the perfect smile your child has always wanted.
Receiving surgery varies from child to child. Most usually start with wearing braces to align their teeth. Once aligned, surgery can be scheduled. Your child will need to continue wearing their braces for 6-12-months after surgery to make any last-minute adjustments to their smile. Surgery is usually done in a hospital and can take several hours. Depending on the surgery and the complexity of your child’s case, the recovery times vary. Recovery could be as little as 2-3-weeks, to as much as 12-months, or longer.
Being able to look in the mirror and smile, genuinely, at the way you feel about yourself, is one of the biggest and best benefits to orthodontic surgery. There is no better feeling than having the surgery, getting your braces off, and going through the recovery. The way your child will feel post-surgery is worth the wait. But why wait? Contact us today to see if your child is an ideal candidate for surgical orthodontics.