Oral surgery in St. Petersburg

Oral and maxillofacial surgery is any surgery used to treat injuries and diseases of your oral cavity, jaw, and lower facial area. If you're having orthognathic surgery, this is a jaw surgery to correct jaw misalignment issues. These issues fall under a general term called dental surgeries.

Wisdom teeth removal is one of the most common procedures oral surgeons perform. Wisdom teeth are our third molars that come in at the very back of the mouth. They don't appear between the ages of 17 and 24. Often, there is not enough room in the mouth for the teeth to erupt and removing them becomes the best option. Oral surgeons often remove wisdom teeth when:

1. The teeth become painfully impacted and can't emerge from the gums.
2. The teeth can only partially emerge because they are coming in at an angle.
3. The wisdom teeth are pressing against the adjacent molars.
4. Wisdom teeth will most likely cause future problems.

At our oral surgery in St. Petersburg office, we have sedation options to ensure your comfort during the procedure. Your wisdom teeth extraction cost will depend on how many teeth you need removed, how complicated the extractions will be, and the type of sedation used. Call us for a consultation and you can get an estimate for your procedure.

Dentists extract teeth when surgical access, like making an incision in the gum, is necessary. Surgical extractions are usually required when a tooth is broken off at the gumline or the tooth is too damaged to pull out without it breaking. Your surgical tooth extraction cost depends on the difficulty of the extraction and where the tooth is in the mouth. Please call us to arrange a consultation and we can give you an estimate of your cost.

Before getting dental prosthetics, you may need certain oral surgery services. These may include building up the bone, removing any bony bumps, and building up the gumline.

Yes, they typically have extensive experiencing placing implants into the bone, where they act like a natural tooth root. The implant is a post or screw that will hold a crown once it fuses with the jawbone. Your artificial tooth or denture will remain securely in place and the implant will stimulate the bone, preventing deterioration. Your dental implant placement cost will depend on the number of implants placed and the implant material.

Getting an oral cancer screening in important for all adults. While tobacco use and heavy drinking are the major risk factors, anyone can develop oral cancer without ever drinking or smoking. The early warning signs are subtle, but dental professionals know what to look for. Major symptoms, like pain, don't usually appear until the cancer has spread.

Getting an early diagnosis means your treatment will be easier for you and more effective. Treatment for early stage cancers usually involves removing the cancerous cells, medication, and possibly chemotherapy or radiation therapy. Late stage cancers can cause disfigurement and a person may need maxillofacial surgery to repair the damage.

The temporomandibular joints (TMJ) are two joints that let you move your lower jaw. People call problems with the joints TMD, for temporomandibular joint disorders. Factors like arthritis, clenching your jaw and general decay of the joint can cause problems that include pain and your jaw clicking.

Treatment for TMD includes pain relievers, behavior changes or orthopedic appliance. In severe cases, jaw surgery may be necessary to repair the joint.

If your dentist suggested oral surgery, you may be wondering, "Where can I find dental surgery near me?" All you have to do is call our office and request a consultation. We'll be happy to tell you how we can help you.