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Oral Surgery
Natural teeth are ideal for biting, chewing, and maintaining aesthetics, which is why a dentist’s first priority is to help restore, save and repair your natural teeth. However, sometimes a tooth extraction is unavoidable. The dentist at Smile On Dental Clinic LLC will make sure you are comfortable and pain-free before, during and after your tooth extraction.
Our oral surgery services include:
1. Simple & Complex Tooth Extractions
There are multiple reasons why our dentists might advise you to have a tooth removed. It might be severely decayed, cracked, or even causing damage to neighboring teeth. Before the procedure, our dentist at Smile On Dental Clinic LLC will answer any questions you may have to make you more comfortable. Also later provide you with post-surgery instructions and the oral hygiene care routine.
2. Impacted Wisdom Teeth Extractions
Wisdom teeth are the third molars at the back of the mouth that may be missing or present but do not have enough room to emerge or develop normally. They can make oral hygiene in the area challenging, resulting in decay, gum inflammation, swelling, bad breath, and may even cause possible damage to the adjacent tooth. In this situation, it is advisable to have the tooth removed to prevent further complications.
3. Dental Implants
Tooth implants are metal posts, usually made of titanium, that replace the root portion of a missing tooth. They bond with your natural bone and become the base to hold an artificial tooth and are designed to last a lifetime.The ideal candidate for a dental implant in general is good dental health. Adequate bone in the jaw is needed to support the implant, and the best candidates have healthy gum tissues that are free of periodontal disease. You can discuss with our dentist at Smile On Dental Clinic LLC to determine the best treatment plan suitable for your needs.
4. Biopsies & Cyst Removal
A dental cyst is a small cavity that contains a liquid or semisolid substance, generally developed in the soft oral tissues. A biopsy is a procedure where the dentist removes a small piece of tissue for it to be observed under a microscope and provide a diagnosis. The cyst can potentially be removed using a surgical procedure.
5. Apicoectomy
Sometimes non-surgical root canal treatment is not enough to save your tooth. Your endodontist will recommend a root end surgery called an apicoectomy. It is often performed when the infection persists even after an root canal treatment. During the procedure the surgeon will remove the infected root tip and do a backfill restoration.
Frequently asked questions
There is no limit to the number of teeth that you can substitute with implants (one, two or all of your teeth). You don’t require individual implants for each missing area.
Dental implants are costlier than other tooth-replacement procedures like bridges, dentures. However, they are far more durable and the most cost effective choice considering your comfort and health.
If they are impacted, grossly decayed, causing crowding of other teeth, it is recommended to avoid damaging the surrounding teeth.
Usually it takes 7-10 days to recover, however some people may experience a shorter or longer recovery period.
We recommend avoiding smoking for 2-3 days as it could delay the healing process and lead to dry socket (infection).
