Oral Surgery includes any surgery that is performed in or around your mouth or jaw. This might include any procedure that goes beyond the scope of general dentistry, including, but not limited to:
Near you at Dental Matters, we are proud to offer oral surgery options that enhance your dental health. Call today to schedule a consultation to see if any of these treatments may be right for you.
Oral surgery covers any procedure performed in or around the mouth and jaw that goes beyond routine dental care. Our team provides these treatments in a comfortable, familiar setting, so you can get the care you need without being referred elsewhere in most cases.
Common reasons patients come to us for oral surgery include removing impacted wisdom teeth, taking out teeth that are badly damaged or decayed, preparing the mouth for dental implants, and repairing the teeth or jaw after an injury. Whatever the reason, our focus is on keeping you comfortable and helping you heal quickly.
We always work to save your natural teeth when we can, but sometimes an extraction is the healthiest choice, such as when a tooth is severely damaged or a wisdom tooth is impacted or crowding the mouth. The area is fully numbed before the procedure, so you stay comfortable throughout.
If a tooth is impacted or hard to reach, our dentist may remove it in sections for a gentler result. We will give you clear aftercare instructions and, when a tooth is removed, we can discuss replacement options like an implant or bridge to protect your bite and jaw.
If the thought of oral surgery makes you nervous, you are not alone, and we can help. Dental Matters offers sedation options to keep you calm and comfortable during your procedure, from a single extraction to more involved surgery. Talk with our team about which option is right for you, and we will make sure your visit is as easy and stress free as possible.
The extraction itself is done with local anesthetic, so you should feel pressure but not pain. Mild soreness afterward is normal and usually responds well to over the counter pain relief. If you feel anxious, ask us about sedation options.
Most patients feel noticeably better within a few days, while the area continues to heal over a couple of weeks. Following your aftercare instructions, such as avoiding straws and hard foods at first, helps you heal smoothly.
For most teeth, yes. Replacing a missing tooth with an implant or bridge protects your bite, your chewing, and your jawbone. We will review your options with you after the tooth is removed.
Many oral surgery procedures can be handled right here at Dental Matters, so you stay with a team you already know. If a case calls for a specialist, we will let you know and help coordinate your care.
Whether you need general dentistry, mouth surgery, or to see a jaw specialist nearby, our caring team of experts is here for you. You can reach us at: 847-227-8277.