Extractions and Oral Surgery

Teeth Extractions                       

You may need to have a tooth extracted for a number of reasons such as decay, injury, or as part of orthodontic treatment. These teeth may be painful, mobile, infected or abscessed, and possibly compromising your overall health.  Whatever the reason, you will most likely be referred to an oral and facial surgeon who will remove your tooth in the office using an anesthetic that is appropriate for your procedure.  Teeth that are crowded or malpositinoed may be extracted to provide adequate space in dental arch to assist in orthodontic therapy.  Our doctors will be sure to discuss the indications, options, risks, and anesthetic options associated with your individual treatment plan.  Your referring dentist’s or orthodontist’s treatment recommendations will be reviewed and confirmed.  A consultation visit may be scheduled in advance with your best interests in mind. 

Apicoectomy

While most root canals are successful, there are times when a root canal alone isn’t sufficient. If the infection from the dead nerve inside a tooth spreads beyond the tooth root and into the surrounding bone, your dentist may refer you to an oral and facial surgeon for an apicoectomy. During an apicoectomy, the surgeon removes the infected portion of the tooth’s root in order to clean the infection from the tooth and surrounding bone and then fills the root to prevent future infections.

Impacted Canines

While most root canals are successful, there are times when a root canal alone isn’t sufficient. If the infection from the dead nerve inside a tooth spreads beyond the tooth root and into the surrounding bone, your dentist may refer you to an oral and facial surgeon for an apicoectomy. During an apicoectomy, the surgeon removes the infected portion of the tooth’s root in order to clean the infection from the tooth and surrounding bone and then fills the root to prevent future infections.

Frenectomy

Frena are small folds of tissue located in the mouth: under the tongue, inside the upper lip, inside the lower lip, and connecting the cheeks to the gums.A frenectomy is a simple procedure performed in the oral and facial surgeon’s office to loosen the frenum’s connection and extend the range of motion in that part of the body.

Soft Tissue Surgery

Soft-tissue grafts in the mouth can be important to maintaining oral health. Soft tissue grafts are used to add more tissue in a certain area and may be used to:

  • Prevent further gum recession;
  • Cover an exposed root;
  • Stop sensitivity in the affected area; 
  • Improve the look of the tooth; and/or
  • Prevent problems in the future.

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