Oral Surgery

Preserve Your Smile With Surgery

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Keep Smiling With Oral Surgery in Portland, OR

At Kennedy Dental, our goal is to keep you smiling with a healthy, pain-free mouth. Sometimes, achieving that means taking the next step with oral surgery in Portland, OR. Whether you're dealing with dental pain or preparing for future treatments like implants or orthodontics, our experienced team ensures your procedure is comfortable and stress-free from start to finish.

Our skilled dentists perform oral surgeries that eliminate infection and prevent future problems, resolve oral health issues that threaten your smile, and restore your ability to eat comfortably and enjoy the foods you love. We also perform procedures that prepare your mouth for implants or orthodontic care, giving you a strong foundation for lasting results. Each treatment is handled with precision, care, and your comfort in mind.

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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 to schedule an appointment.

Common Questions About Oral Surgery

When can I exercise after oral surgery?

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.

Is there much pain after oral surgery?

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.

How can I prepare for oral surgery?

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.

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Have always had excellent care and treatments. Dr. Kennedy is always upgrading and improving their equipment and techniques. Staff are welcoming and efficient.

Lynn K.

Going to Kennedy Dental was by far the best dental visit & consult I've had. I'm fairly dental phobic but Kassie explained everything she was going to do before hand & while she was cleaning my teeth as well. I have alot of broken & missing teeth in my mouth & hadn't been to...

Going to Kennedy Dental was by far the best dental visit & consult I've had. I'm fairly dental phobic but Kassie explained everything she was going to do before hand & while she was cleaning my teeth as well. I have alot of broken & missing teeth in my mouth & hadn't been to the dentist in years. Dr. Kennedy was very nice & so personable. I actually have alot of hope now that with their help, I will have a healthy smile back soon. I am very grateful for Dr. Kennedy, Kassie & Nancy. They all made me feel much better. 😊


Roni C.

I always recieve the best care at Kennedy Dental. I've been going to them since I was young and its amazing seeing how they've only continued to improve their service!

Connor S.

I've been seeing Dr. Kennedy and his staff for four years now. I cannot say enough good things about these people. I went through three Dentist's on my way to finding them and I'm so grateful that I didn't give up on my search. The service, professionalism, bedside manner is top-tier! It has...

I've been seeing Dr. Kennedy and his staff for four years now. I cannot say enough good things about these people. I went through three Dentist's on my way to finding them and I'm so grateful that I didn't give up on my search. The service, professionalism, bedside manner is top-tier! It has been so fun to watch Dr. Kennedy's practice grow over the years. If you're reading this because you're on the hunt for a kind, compassionate, team of quality humans/an amazing Dentist, you can stop your search.


Jaime F.

I had a great experience as a first-time patient. The staff were friendly, knowledgeable, and communicative, making me feel at ease right away. The facilities were modern, spotless, and well maintained. From the moment you walk in, it's clear that the practice is thoughtfully run, with patient...

I had a great experience as a first-time patient. The staff were friendly, knowledgeable, and communicative, making me feel at ease right away. The facilities were modern, spotless, and well maintained. From the moment you walk in, it's clear that the practice is thoughtfully run, with patient care as the top priority.


Erin B.

Always professional and kind! I have been a patient at Lombard Dental since 1996. Dr. Kennedy is always so patient with me as I have some anxiety at the dentist. His staff is so comforting and attentive towards me…. Always offering a blanket or emotional support. I left for a few years as my...

Always professional and kind! I have been a patient at Lombard Dental since 1996. Dr. Kennedy is always so patient with me as I have some anxiety at the dentist. His staff is so comforting and attentive towards me…. Always offering a blanket or emotional support. I left for a few years as my place of employment changed and I completely regret it…. But I am back now and so happy to be! Thank you, Kennedy Dental! If I could give you 10 stars I would! Rochelle Drakos


Rochelle D.

It's been more than 20 years I've been with Dr. Kennedy. He's the best dentist I've had. Highly recommend. Thank you Dr Kennedy as well as all of your staff.

Melchor J.

I had an absolutely amazing experience at Kennedy Dental. It was my first time visiting the dentist in awhile and the team was super helpful and responsive in answering my questions and scheduling an appointment online. The team addressed concerns I had with my teeth and showed genuine interest...

I had an absolutely amazing experience at Kennedy Dental. It was my first time visiting the dentist in awhile and the team was super helpful and responsive in answering my questions and scheduling an appointment online. The team addressed concerns I had with my teeth and showed genuine interest in my overall health. While I did purchase some oral care products, I didn't feel like they were pushing any services on me. I was very relaxed and afterward my mouth didn't ache like it does after walking out of some dentist offices. Money is always a concern, especially when not all health insurance covers dental care. The office has some great first-time patient specials and ongoing care plans for those who have to pay out-of-pocket. When I left I didn't realize how much time I had spent there, but they covered a lot of procedures from x-rays to pictures, cleaning, etc., but I was there for almost two hours. So if you're going there for a first-time visit I would just make sure you leave yourself enough time for the appointment. I definitely will be going back to them in the future.


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