The oral surgeons and dentists at Great Lakes Family Dental are experts with years of training and experience. Our staff offers you a comprehensive scope of dental services based on your dental health, medical history, and dental care needs.
From surgical wisdom teeth extractions to reconstructive and cosmetic oral surgery, we are here to help you with all your dental needs.
Oral surgery is a type of dentistry that diagnoses and treats oral conditions of the teeth, gums, jaw, and mouth through surgery. Oral surgeons have a DMD, DDS, or even an MD. Regardless of their degree, oral surgeons must complete a surgical residency to perfect their skills.
Oral surgery is a common practice and is typically performed in-house on an outpatient basis. You may need oral surgery for common procedures such as wisdom tooth extractions, dental implants, impacted or multiple teeth removal, periodontal disease, cosmetic dentistry, or reconstructive dental needs. Many procedures are performed with sedation dentistry or laser dentistry and patients can resume normal activities in just a few days.
Great Lakes Family Dental has multiple locations and is open on the weekends. Our dentists, oral surgeons, and staff, schedule dental care, at your convenience. From emergency dental needs to routine care, we want to be your trusted neighborhood dental care provider. Schedule an appointment for your consultation.
The most common type of oral surgery in the US, wisdom teeth often need to be removed when the mouth and jaw do not have enough space for all the teeth. This is especially common in preparation for, or after orthodontic treatment. Wisdom teeth removal helps prevent infection, swelling and shifting of other teeth when they do not grow in properly.
Any tooth can become impacted if it does not grow, or erupt, through the gum line correctly. Impacted teeth can cause crowding of other teeth, infections, jaw pain, and swelling.
Sometimes there is too much damage for the tooth to be repaired. In this case, the tooth needs to be extracted.
If a tooth infection travels to the face, neck, or jaw, it may require an oral surgeon to drain the infected area. The oral surgeon may need to extract the teeth that are causing the infection or the tooth that is affected by it.
Dental implants are used to replace missing or damaged teeth. They are placed in the jawbone and completed with natural-looking replacement teeth. Dental implants are a great option to replace one with multiple teeth.
When the upper or lower jaw is not aligned, it can cause uncomfortable denture fit, difficulty in eating, breathing, talking, or swallowing. Oral surgery can create a jaw structure through bone. grafting to reshape the jawline.
The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) connects your skull to your jawbone, located in front of the ears, and controls all jaw functions. When the joint is damaged it is called temporomandibular joint dysfunction (TMD).
The dentist will evaluate your symptoms and determine if you have TMD and help with a treatment plan to get your life back to being pain-free.
Snoring/sleep apnea. Severe snoring decreases oxygen levels and overall quality of life by disrupting sleep. Oral surgery can help correct the soft palate, throat, and jaw to treat snoring or sleep apnea.
During your appointment, x-rays are taken for a diagnosis, and a treatment plan is discussed. During this time, your dentist or oral surgeon will answer any questions you may have and outline a treatment plan that includes addressing the best anesthesia options for your specific circumstance. If it is determined that you need oral surgery, a surgery date is then set. We are proud to offer the highest level of dental care to our community. Contact us today to schedule an appointment at a Great Lakes Family Dental office.
For the first 2 days after oral surgery you should only drink liquids and eat soft foods.
Hot liquids and foods should be avoided. On the third day, you should eat foods that are easy to chew. You should be able to return to a normal diet after 5 to 7 days.
Some swelling is normal after Oral Surgery which can increase over the following 2 to 3 days. After that time, the swelling should decrease. A cold compress should be used to help with the swelling.
There are several factors that determine how long oral surgery may take such as; type of surgery, complexity of procedure, type of anesthesia to mention just a few.
Generally, a simple surgery may take anywhere from 30 minutes to an hour. More complex procedures may last from one to several hours.
Your dentist will be able to provide you more details on the time of your oral surgery. Reach out to your local Great Lakes Family Dental for a free consultation.
If your request is a dental emergency, or you would like to call and schedule your dental appointment, contact information for our offices can be found here: Great Lakes Family Dental Locations. New patient offer not valid for emergency appointments.