Oral surgery refers to any operation on your teeth, gums, mouth, or facial structures and ranges from routine tooth extractions to more complex surgeries.
Oral surgery refers to any operation on your teeth, gums, mouth, or facial structures and ranges from routine tooth extractions to more complex surgeries.
While more complicated surgeries require hospital time, the majority of oral surgeries are performed in a dental office setting under local anesthesia with minimal recovery time.
Oral surgery may be recommended to treat pain or infection .
Oral surgery sounds intense, but under the skillful hands of Dr. Saad, surgical procedures can be completed quickly and easily with minor discomfort and recovery time. We utilize the most modern technology to ensure treatment can be done more smoothly and accurately than ever before. Patients often remark how nervous they were about having a procedure only to be completely surprised that it was “no big deal!” Read our reviews to hear from our own patients about their experiences.
Tooth extractions might be necessary in the case of severe tooth decay, gum disease or to prevent overcrowding. Typically performed under local or general anesthesia, tooth extractions are the most common type of oral surgery and have relatively little recovery time.
Made to blend into your natural smile, dental implants are a common and preferred way to replace missing teeth. The implant is fused directly to the jawbone, giving the durability and appearance of a real tooth.
Some oral diseases require a biopsy to confirm diagnosis. Biopsies are recommended when an abnormal lesion is found in the oral cavity and involves removing cells from the lesion to be examined under a microscope.
Snoring and sleep apnea occur when a patient’s breathing is interrupted during sleep, often due to excess tissue in the airways. Surgery is used to remove the excess soft tissue to restore proper breathing, so patients can return to a restful night’s sleep.
If you are a candidate for oral surgery, your healthcare provider will walk you through the procedure, give you options for anesthesia, and answer any questions you may have. Recovery time will range depending on your procedure and any preexisting conditions you may have.