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Doctor in Rose Hill discusses when patients may need oral surgery

When we talk about dental services, many people think of common procedures such as having a cavity filled, getting their teeth whitened, or rebuilding a tooth that's cracked or broken. For many Rose Hill Dental patients, these common procedures are all that will be necessary to keep their mouths happy and healthy. However, other patients will have more complex issues that require oral surgery. Dr. Mark Troilo is a trusted dentist who understands that much of his patient's hesitation about oral surgery is centered around having to trust an individual whom they don't know well or have a relationship with.

To that end, at Rose Hill Dental, patients receive many of the same oral surgery services that are outsourced from other practices. This provides patients with expert skill and the same trusted relationship that they've built with their dental team.

You may need oral surgery to address the following dental issues:

• Gum disease: When it's caught early, gum disease can be treated with better oral hygiene habits, mouthwash, or prescription medication. However, if it progresses too far, the gums will begin to pull away from the teeth as the infection spreads and grows. In these cases, oral surgery is required to lift the gums away, completely remove the infection, and then suture the gums tightly back into place.
• Tooth extraction: There a many reasons a tooth may need to be extracted. It may be damaged or badly decayed, or it could be in an incorrect position, causing strain on the rest of your teeth and mouth. In some cases, the tooth will need to be cut out instead of simply pulled.
• Dental implants: A dental implant is a replacement tooth root that is surgically placed in the jawbone. Precision and training are critical to ensuring that the implant is placed correctly, leading to proper healing and a strong and sturdy implant. This implant will support the replacement tooth, or crown.

For more information about the wide range of dental services and surgical procedures offered by Dr. Mark Troilo or Dr. Jessica Niederee, call Rose Hill Dental at .