Oral Surgery London Ontario
Our Dental Office Provides Oral Surgery in London
We educate our patients to help ease their worries about oral surgery.
Oral Surgery for Patients of All Ages
From kids and teens to adults and seniors, oral surgery in London, Ontario is required for a variety of reasons. For our younger patients, such as kids and teens, we understand the importance of creating a comfortable and reassuring environment to aim to alleviate any fears or anxieties they may have about undergoing oral surgery. For our adult and senior patients, we are committed to addressing their oral health needs with professionalism. Whether it be the extraction of wisdom teeth or other oral surgeries, our dental team is dedicated to ensuring that patients of all ages receive the treatment they require for optimal oral health.
Tooth Removal Can Help Prevent Long-Term Issues
Oral surgery, also known as oral and maxillofacial surgery, is a surgical process focusing on the diagnosis and treatment of various diseases, injuries, and defects in the head, neck, face, jaws, and the hard and soft tissues of the oral and maxillofacial region. This can include procedures that we perform at our London, Ontario dental clinic such as tooth extractions, wisdom teeth removal, bone grafts, and more. A tooth may need to be removed for a number of reasons such as overcrowding issues, decay/infection, or experiencing trauma. Regardless of the reason, the tooth is removed in order to improve your dental health and overall well-being.
Why You May Require Oral Surgery
Oral surgery may be necessary for a variety of reasons which we’ll discuss during your consultation appointment. Some popular reasons include:
Misaligned teeth can cause issues with biting, chewing and digesting food. Long-term issues may include decay or gum disease.
Impacted Teeth
An impacted tooth can cause decay, infection, and threaten the health of surrounding teeth, leading to further complications with pain, structure and chewing abilities.
Infection
A root canal may not be able to save a severely infected tooth, therefore, it may need to be removed and replaced with a dental implant.
Trauma
Trauma to your teeth can negatively impact your oral health, especially if major cracks or chips are present. This creates room for infection to set in and should be dealt with promptly.
Let's Discuss The Best Treatment Option For You
Our dentist in London, Ontario can diagnose and treat a wide range of conditions and perform certain surgeries in our office.
Tooth Extractions
Whether you're experiencing tooth decay, gum disease, overcrowding issues, or have suffered facial trauma, extraction may be necessary to prevent further complications.
Wisdom Teeth Removal
Wisdom teeth are the last of our molars to come in, typically between the ages of 17-25. They can cause problems such as impaction, infection and pain. We'll monitor them closely and determine the best time to remove them.
Gum/Bone Grafts
Gum and bone grafts are necessary if you're experiencing gum recession or bone loss. Once grafts heal, tooth replacement options can be discussed.
Root Canal Therapy
If you have an infected tooth, root canal therapy involves removing the infected pulp and filling it with composite resin material to restore strength. If the infection is too severe, the tooth will need to be extracted.
We Offer Sedation Dentistry
Are you nervous about your upcoming surgical care? We are pleased to offer sedation dentistry. Our team’s goal is to help each of our patients to feel comfortable and at ease during their dental visits, and we understand that some individuals may experience anxiety or fear when it comes to receiving dental treatment. With sedation dentistry, we can help alleviate these fears with Nitrous Oxide, also referred to as laughing gas. Local anesthesia will also be given to alleviate pain and discomfort. We will continuously check in with you during your procedure to ensure you are comfortable and also answer any of your questions before, during, and after treatment to further ease your worries. We are here for you.
Contact Us Today
If you’ve suffered facial trauma or are experiencing pain, contact our team today. Injured, infected or impacted teeth should be dealt with promptly, therefore, we’ll squeeze you into our schedule as soon as we can. If you have a surgery appointment already set but you have unanswered questions, please feel free to give us a call and we’ll answer any questions you may have! It’s very important to us that our patients feel comfortable before, during, and after their treatment. We look forward to assisting you in any way we can.