Specialized care for wisdom teeth, tooth extractions,
dental implants, jaw concerns, and surgical dental needs
Oral and maxillofacial surgery focuses on surgical care involving the teeth, mouth, jaw, and surrounding facial structures. An oral surgeon may be recommended when a dental concern requires advanced treatment beyond a routine procedure.
Oral surgery can help treat impacted wisdom teeth, damaged teeth, dental infections, missing teeth, jaw issues, and other conditions that affect oral health and function.
Wisdom teeth can become impacted, crowded, infected, or difficult to clean. When they do not have enough room to come in properly, they may cause pain, swelling, pressure, or damage to nearby teeth.
Oral surgery may be recommended to remove wisdom teeth before they create more serious dental problems.
Some teeth cannot be saved because of severe decay, infection, trauma, bone loss, or advanced gum disease. In these cases, an extraction may be the healthiest option.
The goal is to remove the tooth safely while protecting the surrounding bone and soft tissue whenever possible.
Dental implants are used to replace missing teeth by placing a small post into the jawbone. Once healed, the implant can support a crown, bridge, or denture.
Oral surgeons often help evaluate bone support and place implants as part of a long-term tooth replacement plan.
Oral and maxillofacial surgeons may evaluate jaw pain, bite concerns, facial injuries, cysts, infections, and other conditions involving the mouth and facial structures.
A detailed evaluation may include imaging such as CBCT scans to help determine whether surgical care, additional diagnostics, or another dental specialty is needed.
Oral surgery begins with a careful review of your health history, symptoms, X-rays, and treatment goals. Your provider will explain what to expect before, during, and after the procedure.
Clear instructions and follow-up care help support healing and reduce the risk of complications.
Oral surgery may be recommended when a tooth is impacted, badly damaged, infected, or unable to support normal function. It may also be part of a larger restorative plan involving dental implants, dentures, or full-mouth rehabilitation.
Early evaluation can help prevent pain, infection, and future complications.
An oral and maxillofacial surgeon specializes in surgical care involving the mouth, jaws, teeth, and facial structures. These providers often treat conditions that go beyond routine dental care, including impacted teeth, complex extractions, jaw problems, facial trauma, and certain oral pathology concerns.
You may benefit from seeing an oral surgeon if you have impacted wisdom teeth, a tooth that cannot be removed with a simple extraction, jaw pain, facial swelling, dental infections, oral cysts, or a condition that requires surgical evaluation.
Oral and maxillofacial surgeons also play an important role in planning and placing dental implants. When teeth are missing or need to be removed, surgical evaluation can help determine whether bone support is adequate and whether additional procedures, such as bone grafting, may be needed.
Patients are often referred to an oral surgeon when a procedure requires advanced surgical training, sedation options, or careful management of nearby nerves, bone, or sinus structures. This is especially common with impacted wisdom teeth and complex implant cases.
Your dentist can help determine whether your condition can be treated in a general dental setting or whether an oral and maxillofacial surgeon should be involved in your care.
Serving Tampa, Brandon, Sarasota, St. Petersburg & surrounding communities
From downtown Tampa to St. Petersburg, Sarasota, and surrounding communities, we have offices conveniently located throughout the Tampa Bay region.
View All Tampa Bay LocationsServing Orlando, Kissimmee, Winter Park & neighboring cities
Orlando, Kissimmee, Winter Park, and neighboring cities - we're here to serve Central Florida families with comprehensive dental care.
View All Central Florida LocationsServing Jacksonville, St. Augustine & coastal communities
Jacksonville Atlantic Beach, St. Augustine, and coastal communities can access our full range of dental services.