Oral Surgery & Traumatic Dental Injuries in Coral Springs, FL

Common Issues Caused by Wisdom Teeth Misalignment:

 ✔️ Swollen, painful gums

 ✔️ Infections & inflammation

 ✔️ Crowding or damage to nearby teeth

 ✔️ Nerve or jawbone complications

What to Expect During a Wisdom Teeth Extraction:

 1️⃣ Anesthesia – Local sedation or general anesthesia is administered.

 2️⃣ Gum Incision – A small incision is made if the tooth is impacted.

 3️⃣ Bone Removal – If necessary, the bone covering the tooth is removed.

 4️⃣ Tooth Extraction – The wisdom tooth is gently removed.

 5️⃣ Site Cleaning – The area is cleaned to prevent infection.

 6️⃣ Stitches (if needed) – The gum may be stitched for proper healing.

 7️⃣ Gauze Placement – Helps control bleeding and promotes clotting.

💡 Our Coral Springs oral surgery team will guide you through post-op care for a smooth recovery!

📅 Book your wisdom teeth consultation today! Call (954) 799-3765.

It's not uncommon for the bone that previously supported the tooth to melt away once the tooth is removed – it doesn't serve a purpose anymore. When this bone fades away, however, gaps form between the teeth, or the teeth can move out of alignment. This is why a socket preservation is typically performed at the same time as the tooth extraction itself.

Protecting the socket after a tooth extraction is very important. One reason to protect the socket is to avoid the development of a dry socket, which can form if the blood clot that protects the healing area is knocked loose, exposing the nerve beneath it. 

A socket or alveolar ridge preservation procedure involves placing a bone graft into the socket, where the tooth once was. This graft can be made of synthetic materials, bone from other animals (such as cows) or human bone. After putting the graft in the socket, the provider usually covers it up with a collagen membrane and sutures the opening to keep it closed. The goal of socket preservation is to improve the appearance of the remaining teeth and gums and to make the process of getting a dental implant (at some point down the line) less complicated. 

If you have any concerns about an extraction's resulting socket, whether or not you've had a preservation procedure, reach out to your provider at Select Dental Care for advice. Call our office at (954) 752-9065.

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Call Select Dental Care at (954) 752-9065for an appointment today and find out how you can experience the unique benefits of Botox. 

When is Local Anesthesia Used in Dentistry?

In order to perform safe and comfortable dental procedures, your dentist will sometimes need to numb a part of your mouth in order to perform an invasive procedure. In this instance the dentist will inject a local anesthesia, like Lidocaine, into your gums or inner cheek.

Types of Local Anesthesia

There are two kinds of numbing injections. The first is a block injection which numbs an entire region of your mouth, such as one side of your lower jaw. The other is an infiltration injection which numbs a smaller area near where the injection was given.

How Local Anesthesia is Administered

If you need local anesthesia in order to have your dental treatment done, your dentist will dry part of your mouth with air or cotton. Many dentists then swab the area with a gel to numb the skin. Then your dentist will slowly inject the local anesthetic. Lasting up to several hours, local anesthesia is often felt by patients as a brief sting which is caused by the anesthetic moving into the tissue.

The dental team at Select Dental Care will make sure your dental procedures are as pain-free as possible. For more information on local anesthesia, call us at (954) 752-9065to schedule an appointment.

What is Oral Pathology?

Oral pathology is the specialty of dentistry and discipline of pathology that deals with the nature, identification, and management of diseases affecting the oral and maxillofacial regions (the mouth and jaw areas). It is a science that investigates the causes, processes, and effects of these diseases. The practice of oral pathology includes research and diagnosis of diseases using clinical, radiographic, microscopic, biochemical or other examinations. Call Select Dental Care at 954-752-9065 to schedule an appointment and learn more about our oral pathology services in Coral Springs, Florida!

Common Oral Health Issues

•    Misaligned jaw
•    Cleft lip or cleft palate
•    Periodontal disease
•    Oral cancer
•    Oral ulcers
•    Infections
•    Prolonged pain
•    Cavities
•    Tooth Loss

Why Oral Pathology is Important

A healthy mouth is essential in maintaining optimal overall health. Oral pathology helps diagnose any oral health problems you may have, as early as possible, so you can get the treatment you need to improve your oral health.

If you have any oral health concerns or questions about our oral pathology services in Coral Springs, please call our office at (954) 752-9065today!