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University Dental Group
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Oral Surgery You Can Trust

Safe, Effective Procedures To Restore Your Smile

The concept of oral surgery gives most people a spike of anxiety. It can feel daunting and conjures up unsettling scenes involving sterile rooms and scalpels. What people tend to forget is that our goal as dentists is to help relieve your pain and protect your health, not to hurt you. When you sit in the dental chair at University Dental Group, we want you to feel comfortable, supported, and heard. We are here to help you smile again, and we won’t do anything to jeopardize your trust.

Dr. Morales, our compassionate dentist with nearly three decades of experience, will make sure you are comfortable, properly sedated, and fully informed about your procedure. He uses the latest dental technology and finely honed techniques to give you the help you need safely, effectively, and smoothly. With us, you can find relief and regain your bright, healthy smile without fearing the process.

From standard extractions to dental implants, our team provides exceptional and compassionate oral surgery in Coral Gables, FL. Call us today to schedule your appointment and receive compassionate care worth smiling about.

What Is Oral Surgery?

Oral surgery is an umbrella term for all types of dental procedures, from the minor and minimally invasive to the major and reconstructive. These procedures are designed to correct issues with your teeth, gums, jaw, and face. Whether you need a simple tooth extraction or a complex implant procedure, our goal is to restore your oral health and functionality so you can smile easily and confidently. Dr. Morales and our team use the latest dental technology and techniques, coupled with anesthesia options, to ensure your oral surgery experience in Coral Gables goes smoothly and that you are comfortable and relaxed throughout the procedure.

Our oral surgery options include:

  • Tooth Extractions: We perform both simple and surgical extractions, depending on your needs.
  • Wisdom Teeth Removal: In the case of impacted wisdom teeth or crowding, we are able to help relieve your pain and save your bite.
  • Root Canal Therapy: If you have an advanced tooth infection, we can still save your natural tooth with root canal therapy.
  • Bone Grafts or Sinus Lifts: If you want to get implants but have significant bone loss, bone grafts or sinus lifts can restore your bone density to prepare for your new implants.
  • Corrective Jaw Surgery: If you have a misaligned bite or jaw, we can help prevent any further pain, wear and tear, or damage with corrective jaw surgery.
  • Dental Implants: If you have damaged or missing teeth, our team can place implants and restore your smile with oral surgery.
  • Pre-Prosthetic Surgery: We perform pre-prosthetic surgery to prepare your mouth for dentures or other dental prosthetics, ensuring they fit comfortably and securely.
  • Treatment of Facial or Dental Trauma: In the event of an injury or a dental emergency, we are ready to provide gentle, effective care promptly.

Minor Extractions

Unlike a major surgical tooth extraction, which involves the removal of bone, gum tissue, or both, minor tooth extraction involves removing a tooth that can be seen above the gums. It can be removed in one or more pieces. The extent of the dental extraction you need can vary depending on the shape, size, position, and location of your problem tooth or teeth. 

Reasons for minor extractions include:

  • Infections
  • Cavities
  • Gum disease
  • Preparation for a dental prosthesis
  • Injury or trauma to your teeth or the surrounding bone
  • Baby teeth falling at the wrong age
  • Complications involving your wisdom teeth
  • Preparation for braces or Invisalign if the teeth are too crowded

Learn more about Tooth Extractions

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Wisdom Teeth Removal (Non-Bony Extractions)

Wisdom tooth extraction is a form of oral surgery that involves the removal of the tough, wide molars in the back of your mouth. Wisdom teeth are the last to erupt from the gums, and if they aren’t emerging, they will need surgical extraction. Though some people don’t have all their wisdom teeth, you’re more likely to have issues with them than any other teeth. Wisdom teeth extractions are extremely common, and roughly 10 million wisdom teeth are extracted in the U.S. each year.

Bony Vs Non-Bony Extractions

Bony extractions are needed when your wisdom teeth are impacted. This means they are unable to emerge from your gums naturally as they are blocked by your other teeth and your jawbone, often because they are growing at unnatural angles. Leaving them to grow will be incredibly uncomfortable and painful and eventually start shifting your surrounding teeth out of their proper positions. Removing them is often quite complex because they can’t be removed in one piece and a portion of your bone might also need to be removed. This procedure requires the expertise of an oral surgeon.

Non-bony extractions are more straightforward and are needed when your wisdom teeth are not emerging from your gums but are still growing in the right direction. Dr. Morales can simply make a small incision in your gum tissue and then remove your tooth, usually in one piece.

Dental Implants

Are you missing one or more of your teeth? Dental implants offer a permanent, seamless, natural-looking solution to restore your smile. Implants are small titanium posts that are surgically placed into your jawbone, mimicking your tooth roots and thereby preventing bone loss. They provide a stable foundation for replacement teeth that look, feel, and function just like your natural teeth.

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Dental Emergencies

If you are experiencing pain or you’ve just had a dental injury, don’t wait! Whether you have a severe toothache, a broken tooth, or any other urgent dental problem, we are here and ready to help you and relieve your pain. Our team is equipped to handle a wide range of dental emergencies and our number one priority is your comfort and wellbeing.

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How To Prepare For Oral Surgery

At University Dental Group, here is what you can expect from our oral surgery process:

An Initial Consultation: Dr. Morales and our team will sit with you and discuss your needs, explain the procedure, and answer any questions you might have. We will also provide clear instructions on what to do before your surgery, including any necessary dietary restrictions or medication adjustments.

Your Procedure: During your procedure, we provide sedation or anesthetic options so that you can feel as comfortable as possible throughout the process.

Post-Operative Care: Our team will give you all the steps and post-operative care instructions to ensure you avoid infection or complications and make a speedy recovery.

We’re Here To Help You Smile

Whether you need your wisdom teeth removed or a dental implant placed, our compassionate and experienced team at University Dental Group is here to help you every step of the way with personalized, fully communicated oral surgery in Coral Gables, FL. Contact us to find out what we can do for your smile today!

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