Oral Surgery in Bedford, TX
When a tooth cannot be restored or is causing problems with your oral health, oral surgery may be the best way to protect your smile. At Family Dentistry of Bedford, we provide comprehensive oral surgery in Bedford with a familiar family dental team you can trust.
Our in-office approach allows us to evaluate your needs, explain your options, and provide treatment in a comfortable, convenient setting. We serve patients throughout Bedford, Hurst, Euless, Colleyville, North Richland Hills, and Grapevine. Contact us today!
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Our oral surgery dentists can perform several types of dental surgery based on your individual needs. We offer both simple and surgical tooth extractions when a tooth cannot be saved or needs to be removed to protect surrounding teeth and tissues. We also provide wisdom teeth removal, including treatment for impacted wisdom teeth. Depending on their position and your oral health, impacted teeth can contribute to pain, infection, gum problems, or damage to nearby teeth. Removing them can help prevent these complications and protect your long-term oral health.
Treatment for Impacted Teeth
Wisdom teeth are not the only teeth that can become impacted. Other teeth may fail to erupt normally because of limited space, unusual positioning, or other factors. Our team can evaluate impacted teeth and recommend an appropriate treatment plan. Impacted tooth treatment may involve removing the tooth or taking steps to help preserve the surrounding teeth and supporting structures.
Bone Grafting and Socket Preservation
After a tooth extraction, the jawbone surrounding the missing tooth can gradually lose volume. In some cases, bone grafting may be recommended to help maintain the bone structure. A dental bone graft adds bone material to an area where additional support or volume is needed.
Socket preservation, also called ridge preservation, is another option that may be performed after an extraction. It helps preserve the shape and volume of the extraction site, which can be especially important when a patient may consider a dental implant in the future. Your dentist will discuss whether grafting or socket preservation is appropriate for your needs.
Dental Implant Placement
For patients replacing missing teeth, we also offer dental implant placement. Dental implants are designed to replace missing tooth roots and provide a stable foundation for a restoration. When appropriate, implant placement can be coordinated with extraction, bone grafting, or socket preservation as part of a comprehensive treatment plan.
If you need dental surgery, you do not always have to visit a separate specialist. Family Dentistry of Bedford provides a range of oral surgical treatments in-office, allowing you to receive care from a team already familiar with your dental history and needs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between a simple tooth extraction and a surgical tooth extraction?
A simple tooth extraction is typically used when the tooth is fully visible above the gumline and can be removed without surgical access. A surgical extraction may be needed when a tooth is broken, impacted, or difficult to reach. Your dentist will determine which approach is appropriate after examining the tooth and surrounding structures.
When does an impacted wisdom tooth need to be removed?
An impacted wisdom tooth may need to be removed when it causes pain, infection, gum problems, damage to nearby teeth, or other oral health concerns. Even when symptoms are not present, your Bedford dentist may recommend removal if the tooth’s position creates a significant risk of future complications.
Why might I need bone grafting or socket preservation after a tooth extraction?
Bone grafting or socket preservation can help maintain the jawbone structure after a tooth is removed. Preserving bone can support the surrounding structures and may help prepare the area for future dental implant placement. Our team can determine whether one or more of these procedures is appropriate based on your oral health and plans for replacing the missing tooth.
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