Surgery to Improve Your Oral Health
Oral surgery includes the diagnosis and surgical treatment of diseases, injuries and defects of the hard and soft tissues of the face, mouth, teeth, and jaws.
While we always use the least invasive treatment possible for a given dental problem, in some cases, less invasive treatment options are simply not sufficient and oral surgery is required.
At West Central Dental, our Edmonton dentists provide a range of oral surgery services designed to help maintain and repair our patients' oral health.
Dental Implants
A dental implant is a small titanium screw that functions like a natural tooth root. Our dentists place implants as part of the process to replace a missing tooth and aid in restoring your smile. An implant, together with a crown or bridge, can look and feel much like a natural tooth.
Wisdom Tooth Removal
Wisdom teeth are the final set of molars that erupt in the back corners of a normal adult mouth. If the wisdom teeth are causing problems for your oral hygiene, your dentist may remove them to help preserve your oral health.
Tooth Extractions
While it's always preferable to save a natural tooth, there are some cases where it's not possible. If a tooth is too badly damaged as a result of decay, gum disease or injury, it may need to be removed by your dentist.
Bone Grafts & Sinus Lifts
A bone graft is a procedure where your dentist adds bone tissue to your jaw bone, making it strong enough to support a dental implant. Bone grafts can also help improve the overall appearance of the jawline.
Gum Grafts
A gum graft is a procedure where gum tissue is taken from the roof of the mouth and transplanted onto another area of the gums. A gum graft can help to cover exposed tooth roots and repair receding gums.