Oral Surgery

You might need oral surgery if you have a severe cavity, damaged tooth pulp, or impacted wisdom teeth. At Pioneer Dental Group in Norwalk, California, Dr. Behzad Binafard, DDS and the team has more than 25 years of experience performing various types of oral surgery, including extractions and root canal therapy. They offer sedation dentistry to ensure your comfort and use the latest techniques, resulting in positive outcomes. Call the Los Angeles area practice today to schedule an oral surgery appointment, or book your visit online.

Is oral surgery necessary if I have a toothache?

It depends. Mild toothaches often respond to conservative treatments, like anti-inflammatory pain medication and improved oral hygiene, but if you have an impacted wisdom tooth or a severe infection, oral surgery can prevent the condition from worsening.

The Pioneer Dental Group team recommends non- or minimally-invasive treatments whenever possible. If surgery is necessary, they offer a variety of approaches to ensure a comfortable and pain-free experience. 

Why is oral surgery performed?

The Pioneer Dental Group team uses oral surgery to treat a variety of dental issues, including:

• Oral cancer
• Sleep apnea
• Impacted teeth
• Missing teeth
• Extensive tooth decay
• Severe tooth trauma
• Bone loss in the jaw
• Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders

You might benefit from oral surgery if you have a benign growth, like a noncancerous lump on your inner cheek or tongue.

Are there different types of oral surgery?

The Pioneer Dental Group team offers several types of oral surgery, including:

Extractions
Extractions remove a tooth from its socket. There are two kinds –– simple and surgical. 

A simple extraction involves your provider using dental forceps to gently loosen and pull the tooth. 

A surgical extraction removes impacted teeth –– teeth that are unable to break through your gum line. The process takes longer and involves incisions. 

Root canal therapy
Root canal therapy is an oral surgery that treats infected or inflamed tooth pulp. Pulp is a substance inside your teeth made up of nerves and blood vessels. Removing the tooth pulp stops the pain, prevents infection from spreading, and preserves your natural tooth.

Dental implants
Dental implants are metal posts inserted into your empty tooth sockets. They integrate with your jawbone after placement and support restorations, like crowns, bridges, or implant-retained dentures. 

Dental bone graft
Your Pioneer Dental Group provider prescribes a dental bone graft if you have bone loss in your upper or lower jaw. A graft is a piece of natural or synthetic bone material inserted into your jaw. It encourages the formation of new and healthy bone tissue. 

Periodontal surgery
Periodontal surgery treats issues affecting your gums, like gingivitis or periodontitis. If you have severe gum recession, periodontal surgery can restore your gum line and preserve your teeth.

The team performs all oral surgeries with sedation dentistry, so you don’t have to worry about pain or discomfort. 

Call Pioneer Dental Group today to schedule an oral surgery consultation, or book your appointment online.