Visiting a general dentist every six months is recommended to keep your teeth and gums healthy as well as proactively identify potential problems. During these visits, your dentist may recommend that you see a specialist and provide a referral to a certain practice. However, if you need a consultation or a second opinion about oral surgical care, you do not always need a referral for oral surgeons.
Common Reasons to See Oral Surgeons
Staying on top of your oral health and paying attention to any changes is important. Whether you are experiencing discomfort, have noticed a new bump or discolored gums, think you may need a tooth extraction, or want dental implants to replace any missing or unhealthy teeth, contacting an oral surgeon can allow you to address these issues and coordinate surgical intervention if necessary.
Oral surgeons are highly skilled in diagnosing and treating a wide range of conditions to promote your oral comfort and maintain a beautiful, functional smile. Here are just a few reasons to schedule an appointment:
- You notice signs or symptoms of oral cancer. This could include red or white patches within your smile, thickening of the lining of your mouth, chronic sore throat, unusual bleeding, or a persistent sore spot. Dr. Garibyan or Dr. Kuang can perform an oral pathology exam to determine the cause.
- You have not had your wisdom teeth removed and want to know if it is recommended. Many patients have this surgery as teenagers or young adults, but wisdom teeth can be removed at any age if they are causing problems.
- You have impacted teeth. When teeth cannot erupt through the gums and into the proper position, they can cause pain, become infected, or interfere with the development of other teeth.
- You have missing teeth and want to replace them with dental implants. Dental implant surgery can not only enhance aesthetics and self-confidence, but implants can also improve the function of your mouth as far as chewing, keeping other teeth from shifting out of place, and preventing bone deterioration.
Because you do not need a referral for oral surgeons, it can save you time as you can go directly to them about your concerns and get a treatment plan in place more quickly. Oral surgeons have advanced training and can provide more comprehensive and complex care while prioritizing your safety and comfort. Leveraging in-depth knowledge about the structure and anatomy of the face, they operate with precision to improve outcomes and enhance recovery. You can feel more confident in the care you are receiving and in maintaining good oral health.
Optimize Your Oral Health Without a Referral
Oral surgeons Dr. Garibyan and Dr. Kuang are passionate about providing exceptional oral and maxillofacial care to patients of all ages and do not require a referral from another dental provider. At Premier Center for Oral, Dental Implant, and Facial Surgery, patients can access a wide range of services tailored to their needs and goals.
