Dental surgery is a part of dentistry, which is a branch of medicine dealing with teeth, gums, and the mouth. Dentists are the practitioners of dentistry and they deal with the treatment, prevention, diagnosis, and study of conditions, disorders, and diseases of the oral cavity. This covers the oral mucosa and the dentition as well as all related tissues and structures (like the jaw and facial or maxillofacial area).

Dental surgery is a broad term that refers to a broad range of medical procedures that involves the gums and teeth. These include root canal, implants, and wisdom tooth extraction. Out of the different dental surgery procedures, perhaps the most common is wisdom teeth removal. In this article, we’re going to talk more about removing your wisdom teeth so you can be prepared.