Roseville Oral Surgery & Dental Extractions

While our goal is to help you maintain your teeth for a lifetime, sometimes teeth need to be removed. Wisdom teeth, extra teeth, or very crowded teeth present situations that may mean treatment involving removal. In some cases, severely decayed or cracked teeth, or those missing large amounts of supporting bone leave extraction as the only viable option.

Regardless of your dental needs, your comfort is always our number one priority. We'll discuss your unique situation and determine the best way to help you receive the treatment you need. Few patients look forward to any minor surgical procedure, but today's methods provide the safest, least invasive care possible.


Extractions

Despite the best intentions, teeth sometimes need to be removed. Regardless of the situation, this minor surgical procedure can be brought together in a way that considers your short and long-term concerns. From anxiety control to planning for tooth replacement, we'll factor in every aspect of your case.

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Oral Surgery

Minor surgical procedures are sometimes necessary to treat dental issues. Defects in the bone or supporting gum tissue may require repair with simple, yet precise surgical techniques.

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Root Canals

While many patients are concerned about root canals, modern dentistry often makes this procedure as quick and simple as any other procedure. Infected teeth in danger of removal can be disinfected and filled with a sealer, leaving a safe solution for problematic situations.

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Bone Grafting

The bone around your teeth is special and doesn't regenerate when it's lost. Your teeth rely on this bony foundation to remain stable and functional, and even small defects can compromise your ability to maintain a tooth. Sometimes we can repair these defects by adding bone grafting materials.

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What To Expect With Oral Surgery

Oral surgery at our Roseville practice doesn't have to be filled with thoughts of worry and fear. Sure, it's not like anyone looks forward to surgery, but armed with a little knowledge, you can turn that worry into anticipation of a good surgery -- and that you're making strides towards good oral health.

Whether you're visiting us in Roseville for a dental extraction, root canal, bone grafting or another type of oral surgery, it's common to be nervous before your big appointment. But patients that take the time to prepare themselves by asking questions are sure to have a more comfortable and fulfilling experience.

The Consultation

Before your actual surgery date, you'll have a consultation visit that will go over everything about your upcoming surgery. The consultation is where you'll learn what's being done, what you can expect during the surgery and what medications to avoid. 

If you have any questions before your Roseville oral surgery or dental extraction, this is the time to ask. If you always have questions at home but never remember what to say when you're sitting in the chair, write your questions down beforehand and bring them in.

For smokers, this is the time to quit. You won't be able to smoke after your surgery as it affects the healing process, so use this opportunity to keep it going and stop smoking altogether. 

Arrange Transportation

On the day of the surgery, you'll want to arrange transportation home from your appointment since anesthesia and other meds will prevent you from driving yourself. After you leave, it's also a good idea to have someone stay with you for a day or two to help out around the house while you recover. 

Before your appointment, it can be helpful for someone else to pick up the medications and antibiotics prescribed to you -- you'll need to start taking them as soon as you get home, and heading out to the pharmacy when you should be home resting is not the best use of your post-surgery time.

Food and Drink

If you're visiting our Roseville practice for oral surgery, the type of procedure you're having will affect whether you can eat or drink anything before your appointment. If your procedure requires general anesthesia, you may even have to fast for up to eight hours before your surgery, meaning that you might need to start getting ready the night before.

For surgeries that require local anesthesia, you might be able to get away with a light meal beforehand, but check with your surgeon before you scarf down that huge breakfast. Either way, you'll want to thoroughly brush and clean your teeth prior to the surgery so that you have less bacteria in your mouth during the procedure.

As for your after-surgery diet, you'll want to avoid any hard chewing or biting. In general, you'll be on a soft diet for at least a few days, and you should also seek out bland, soft foods or even nutritional shakes to reduce the damage of a regular diet. Also, be careful to stay away from using straws, which can damage the surgery site.

Immediately after the surgery, don't eat anything until the anesthesia wears off completely, and don't drink any alcohol for at least 24 hours.

What To Wear

Since you're heading in for surgery, don't make the mistake of showing up at our Roseville practice with a face full of makeup, jewelry or contact lenses. All you need are comfortable clothes and maybe some lip balm for after the surgery.