Why would you need an oral surgeon? Some extractions are more complex than others, and may require an ostectomy or sectioning of the tooth. These are surgical services your general dentist would get for you on referral.
An oral surgeon also removes impacted teeth, broken teeth, and teeth with unusual root systems. Crowns break off at or below the gum line all the time, and our Van Nuys dentist would need to remove the tooth by cutting, rather than pulling.
Some teeth have fragile or anatomically difficult roots that make a tooth harder to extract. If roots are likely to break, you may need surgery.
Of course, there are more urgent or traumatic examples of oral or maxillofacial surgery, such as after an accident or devastating illness. Without dwelling on these, you can rely on our expert in oral surgery in Van Nuys to be there in an emergency.