What is Oral Surgery?
Oral surgery refers to the surgical treatment of diseases, injuries and defects of the hard and soft tissues of the face, mouth, teeth and jaws.
While we always use the least invasive treatment possible for a given dental problem, in some cases, less invasive treatment options are simply not sufficient and oral surgery is required.
If you require surgery rest assured that your comfort is top of mind. You will be given sedation to ensure your comfort during the procedure and you will be given detailed instructions for pain management following surgery.
Dental Implants
A dental implant is a small titanium screw that functions like a natural tooth root. Our dentists place dental implants as part of the process to replace a missing tooth and assist in restoring your smile. A dental implant, together with a tooth replacement such as a crown or bridge, looks and feels much like a natural tooth.
Gum Grafts
A gum graft is a procedure where gum tissue is taken from the roof of the mouth and transplanted onto another area of the gums. A gum graft can help to cover exposed tooth roots, repair receding gums, and reduce associated symptoms such as severe tooth sensitivity or eventual tooth loss, to protect your oral health.
Wisdom Tooth Removal
Wisdom teeth are the last set of molars to erupt in adulthood and are among the most frequently extracted teeth. The dentist may suggest removing them to maintain good oral health.
Tooth Extractions
While it's always preferable to save a natural tooth, there are some cases where it's not possible. If a tooth is too badly damaged as a result of decay, gum disease or injury, it may need to be removed by your dentist.
Bone Grafts & Sinus Lifts
A bone graft is a procedure in which your dentist adds bone tissue to your jawbone to strengthen it to support a dental implant. A sinus lift is a type of bone graft where bone material is added to increase the amount of bone in the sinus area and allow for the placement of a dental implant.
Frenectomy
A frenectomy procedure to eliminate a frenum which is a small piece of tissue that connects your cheeks, tongue or lips to your gum area. Our dentists perform frenectomies for babies, children and adults when the frenum is restricting function, commonly referred to as tongue-tied, lip-tied or cheek-tied.