Restore Your Oral Health and Aesthetics with Oral Surgery Services
Although we try to treat you conservatively as much as possible, sometimes you may need oral surgery. When Drs. Scott Elrod and Hillary Johnson recommend oral surgery in Lake Jackson, Texas, you have nothing to worry about. Distinctive Dental Services provides precise and comfortable oral surgery services to restore your smile’s function and appearance. Visit our office today to rediscover your new smile with the advanced dental treatments provided by our oral surgeons.
What are the oral surgical services available?
Oral surgery is any surgical procedure that involves the mouth or jaws. The common surgical procedures in our office include:
- Implant surgery: An implant is a titanium fixture surgically inserted in the jawbone. The dentist places an implant by creating a tiny hole at a pre-determined location in the jawbone. The implant fuses with the jawbone over time to form a stable foundation. Dental implants can be paired with crowns, bridges, or dentures to replace one or multiple teeth. Â
- Tooth extraction: Although your teeth should last for life, there are instances when your beloved tooth must go. Extra, irreparably damaged, and troublesome teeth are some reasons you may need dental extraction. Simple extractions are ideal for teeth accessible in the mouth. However, we’ll recommend surgical extraction if you have an ingrown (impacted) tooth. For surgical extraction, the dentist incises the gums and may remove some bone to access the impacted tooth. Often, the tooth is broken into fragments to reduce trauma to the surrounding structures during removal.
Our remarkable treatment outcomes stem from the synergy of technical expertise and cutting-edge technology. Every step of your care is guided by advanced technology, ensuring the highest level of accuracy and comfort. We have invested in CBCT imaging, digital radiographs, laser dentistry, etc., to elevate your dental experience even for complex treatments.
Is the treatment painful?
The words “oral surgery” can make you run for the hills—and that’s completely normal. We are patients ourselves, and we understand that dental treatments can be intimidating. However, our office simplifies oral surgical services to make your experience safe and comfortable.
Before your treatment, the dentist numbs your gums with powerful anesthetics. Dental anesthesia remains effective throughout your treatment to ensure you remain comfortable. While anesthetics work for many patients, others need a little help to stay calm. We provide sedation dentistry to patients with dental anxiety. Sedation dental care calms your nerves but keeps you awake to communicate with our team.
Don’t let dental fear prevent you from getting the dental care you need. Visit our office for painless treatments.
What should I do after oral surgery?
Although our surgical treatments are precise and painless, you should prepare for recovery to ensure you heal quickly! Experience a seamless recovery with the following tips.
- Use a gauze pad as instructed, changing it every 20–30 minutes until the bleeding subsides
- Take prescribed pain medications and antibiotics as directed
- Allow yourself plenty of rest and avoid strenuous activities for a few days
- Sleep with your head elevated to reduce swelling
- Stick to soft, easy-to-chew foods until you recover
- Maintain good oral hygiene but be gentle around the surgical site
- Avoid using straws or spitting to prevent dislodging the blood clot
- Don’t miss your follow-up appointments
Do you need oral surgery?
Whether you need implant surgery or dental extraction in Lake Jackson, TX, you can trust Distinctive Dental Services for expert care. Call (979) 269-7177 today and reserve an appointment with our team.
