Oral surgery procedures in our practice are enjoyable for me and our patients because they they are comfortable. Doing surgical procedures are necessary. There are multiple reasons that teeth need to be removed and we can do that with modern techniques that are completely different than have been used for decades.
Often during procedures that are surgical, I’m done and then I just ask the patient, you know we’re done. And they go, you’re done? I say, yes we’re done. And the whole point there is they can be done very comfortably where the patient doesn’t have any discomfort, so they don’t know when we’re done.
So we have to tell them, okay we’re finished. And they’re like surprised and I love those appointments because they are, they do require some healing and there’s a whenever you have to have a tooth removed or any surgical procedure, it’s a big deal. And if our patients can leave or thinking like, well that was a piece of cake, that would be a really good day for us.
Keep Smiling With Oral Surgery in Portland, OR
At Kennedy Dental, we want to keep you smiling. Sometimes our oral surgery in Portland, OR is the best way to do that. If you’re experiencing dental pain or need to prepare for necessary treatments that will improve your smile in the future, you can count on a comfortable, stress-free experience. We perform dental surgeries to:
- Keep infections and other problems from returning or worsening
- Take care of oral health issues that threaten your smile
- Restore your ability to eat all the foods you love without pain
- Prepare you for orthodontics, dental implants, and other procedures
- Renew your confidence about your smile and your health
Call us today at 866-552-4346 to schedule an appointment. No insurance? Ask about how you can save on surgical procedures and other treatments with our in-house membership club.
Maintain Your Oral Health With Dental Surgery
Instead of taking the trouble to see an outside specialist, we can perform several types of dental surgery right here in our office for more convenient care. Whether you’re having troubling chewing comfortably or plan on receiving dental implants in the future, our team can maintain and restore your oral health and function with procedures like:
- Tooth Extractions — Our goal is to do whatever it takes to save your natural teeth, but there are times when a tooth is too damaged and must be extracted. We also remove teeth to make room in your mouth for orthodontic treatment to prevent crowding.
- Wisdom Teeth Removal — Your third molars may erupt without any problems, but if they pose potential risks for your comfort and oral health pain or problems for your oral health, we can gently remove them in most cases. For more complicated cases, we can refer you to a local oral surgeon.
- Cosmetic Gum Surgery — To balance out a gummy smile, a crown lengthening procedure can move your gumline up and make your teeth appear longer.
- Bone Grafts — Prepare your jawbone for dental implants by stimulating new bone growth with a grafting procedure.
- Sinus Lifts — If you don’t have enough room in your upper jaw for implants, a sinus lift can increase the amount of healthy bone in that area.
- Ridge Augmentation — This procedure restores balance to the areas in your mouth where missing teeth have left unnatural ridges in the jaw and gums.
To ensure a comfortable experience, we offer amenities like pillows and blankets as well as dental sedation options to ease any anxiety you have about dental treatment.
Keep your smile in good shape with oral surgery in Portland, OR. Call Kennedy Dental today at 866-552-4346 or schedule an appointment.
You should not exercise at all for the first 24 hours after your surgery. Doing so could cause problems that prolong your healing. For example, strenuous exercise can loosen the blood clot on an extraction site and cause a painful condition known as dry socket. After the first day, limit your exercise to low-impact activities for several more days.
The type of oral surgery you have will ultimately determine how much discomfort you feel, but rest assured our goal is always to provide the most comfortable dental care we can. For most of the oral surgery procedures we perform, over-the-counter pain relievers will take care of any discomfort. If needed, your dentist can prescribe something stronger to help you through the healing process.
You’ll need to avoid smoking for at least 12 hours prior to oral surgery (and 24 hours after). We perform most oral surgeries using only local anesthesia, so you’ll be able to enjoy a light meal several hours beforehand. We’ll give you more specific instructions. It’s a good idea to take off work or school for at least a day or two, depending on the kind of surgery you receive.
