Oral Surgery Procedures
Learn about different oral surgery procedures that Dental Associates oral surgeons perform.
Common Oral Surgery Procedures
Impacted teeth removal. If teeth don’t emerge out of the gums like they’re supposed to, they can cause problems such as crowding, infections or diseased tissue. However, this can be fixed with a simple tooth extraction. Your dentist, or in some cases, your orthodontist, will monitor your mouth and recommend if any misaligned or crowded teeth should be removed to preserve the full integrity of your mouth.
Wisdom teeth removal. Wisdom teeth, or third molars, are very commonly removed because many jaws are not large enough to accommodate them. If they don’t grow in properly, they can cause infections, swelling, and shifting of other teeth. Learn more about wisdom teeth removal.
Improve fit of dentures. Sometimes dentures can fit uncomfortably if a jaw has irregularities and is lacking support of the dentures. To help your dentures fit more comfortably, your Dental Associates oral surgeon can correct these irregularities through bone grafts. Learn more about the dentures we offer.
Dental implants are tooth root substitutes placed in the jawbone and are the modern standard for replacing one tooth, several teeth, or even all of your teeth. They’re the only tooth replacement option that bonds with your bone to create a stable, long-term, natural-looking solution. Learn more about dental implants.
Unequal jaw growth. If your upper or lower jaw does not grow properly, it can cause difficulty eating, breathing, talking or swallowing. In extreme cases, oral surgery can create a jaw structure that’s more balanced and functional.
Cleft lip and cleft palate repair. A cleft palate is a birth defect in which portions of the nasal cavity and mouth don’t grow together properly. This results in a split or gap in the roof of the mouth, lip, or both. An oral surgeon typically participates in the correction of these defects.
Facial infections. An infection in the face, neck or jaws may require an oral surgeon to drain the infected area and extract any teeth that may be causing the infection or affected by it.
Facial injury repair. An oral surgeon can perform surgery to repair broken bones in the face and ensure that the break does not result in an infection or damage of surrounding teeth.
Snoring/sleep apnea. If you experience severe snoring or sleep apnea and other treatment methods have been ineffective, your oral surgeon can perform surgery to correct these issues.
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Emergency Oral Surgery Procedures
We offer 24-hour urgent care to active patients of record. If you or your child has a dental emergency during non-business hours, call our office and the urgent care answering service will connect you quickly to our on-call staff. Learn more about Dental Associates’ emergency dental care.
