Surgery to Restore Oral Health
Oral surgery refers to the surgical treatment of diseases, injuries, and defects of the hard and soft tissues of the face, mouth, teeth, and jaw.
Proper brushing and flossing, as well as visiting the dentist for routine dental care are important aspects of maintaining your smile, but no matter how diligent you are, unexpected issues can still arise. There are many reasons you may need to have oral surgery, including tooth damage or decay or advanced periodontal (gum) disease and jaw bone deterioration. These dental conditions cannot improve on their own and are too advanced for other non-invasive treatments.
Following surgery, you will be prescribed pain medication to help alleviate any related soreness.
Dental Implant Restorations
A dental implant is a small titanium screw that functions like a natural tooth root. When combined with a tooth replacement, such as a crown or bridge, it looks and feels just like a real tooth. After your have healed from implant surgery, our dentists will complete the restoration process.
Tooth Extractions
While it's always ideal to save a natural tooth, there are some cases where that is just not possible. If a tooth is too far gone as a result of decay, gum disease or injury, it may need to be removed by your dentist. This is to protect the surrounding teeth and restore your oral health.
Bone Grafts
A bone graft is a procedure where your dentist adds bone tissue to your jaw bone. The goal is of this is to reinforce your jaw bone, and make it strong enough to support a dental implant. This procedure can help reinforce your jaw and help preserve oral health.