Information about Surgical procedures
All dental treatment carries an element of risk. Surgical procedures are no different. There are some risks of which you should be aware when embarking on a surgical procedure. These include (but are not limited to) :
Persistent Bleeding
There are blood vessels all around the mouth region and because of this very rich blood supply
Persistent Bleeding
There are blood vessels all around the mouth region and because of this very rich blood supply
- Swelling/Bruising
- Infection
- Damage to Adjacent Structures
- Persistent Numbness/Parasthesia of the Lips, Tongue or Cheek
The mouth and face contain several nerves which give you sensation and control your muscles. Surgical procedures close to these nerves can damage/cut them. Damage to a nerve controlling muscles results in loss of control of the supplied muscle. Damage to a nerve that gives sensation results in persistent numbness in the area supplied by the nerve.