Our oral and maxillofacial surgeons
At St Vincent’s we have skilled oral and maxillofacial surgeons who can advise you about the best solution for your tooth or jaw problem. Our surgeons are highly qualified to perform wisdom tooth removals, dental implant surgery, jaw and face surgery.
Please ask your GP or dentist for a referral to one of our oral and maxillofacial surgeons.
Wisdom tooth removal
Most people have 4 wisdom teeth. Dental X-rays may show that even though they’re ok now, your wisdom teeth may cause future problems. Your dentist may advise you to have your wisdom teeth removed by an oral surgeon before they cause problems.
If a wisdom tooth gets stuck (impacted) and doesn’t come through your gum properly, it can cause ongoing pain and infection.
Dental implants
Replacing one or more missing teeth is relatively simple with dental implants. Implants can provide a long-term solution and they look just like your real teeth. Some dental implants can support a denture and replace false teeth.
Exposure of teeth
If a tooth doesn’t come through your gum properly, it may need surgical help.
Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) surgery.
The joint that joins your bottom jaw to your skull can be affected by arthritis or injury. Our surgeons can advise you whether a surgical or non-surgical solution would help with your temporomandibular joint problem.
Corrective jaw surgery
If your top and bottom jaw are not aligned properly, you may have a poor bite. A poor bite can cause problems with chewing, speaking or caring for your teeth. The appearance of your face also may be affected.
Corrective jaw surgery (also called orthognathic surgery) can help solve these problems.
