Oral Surgery

Anticipating oral surgery can be worrisome. But thanks to modern treatment techniques and anesthesia, the process is safe and effective. At Maple Dental, cosmetic and family dentist Gurpreet Kaur, DDS, provides comprehensive oral health care to people of all ages living in and around Georgetown Place, Maplecrest Road, Fort Wayne, and New Haven, Indiana. They even remove wisdom teeth, place dental implants, and perform gum grafting. Call Maple Dental to schedule an oral surgery consultation, or book your appointment online today.

What is oral surgery?

Oral surgery is an umbrella term for any operation performed on your teeth, gums, tongue, or the surrounding oral tissues. At Maple Dental, Dr. Kaur has years of experience in oral surgery. Her knowledge and expertise reduce the risk of complications and result in positive patient outcomes.

Why would I need oral surgery?

Dr. Kaur uses oral surgery to treat various oral health problems, including:

• Extensive tooth decay
• Severely damaged or broken teeth
• Gum disease
• Impacted wisdom teeth
• Bone loss in the jaw
• Oral cancer

Sometimes, oral surgery replaces permanent teeth lost due to extractions or trauma.

Are there different types of oral surgery?

At Maple Dental, Dr. Kaur provides several types of oral surgery, including:

Dental implant placement

Dental implants are small metal screws placed inside an empty tooth socket. After placement, the implants fuse with your jawbone to provide a foundation for crowns, bridges, or implant-retained dentures.

Wisdom tooth removal

Wisdom teeth are in the back of the mouth and are the last permanent teeth to come in. Since they break through the gumline several years after your other teeth, they’re more likely to become impacted, increasing the risk of infection and tooth decay. Wisdom tooth removal reduces these risks by pulling them out before they can damage the teeth around them or the jawbone.

Gum grafting

Dr. Kaur might recommend a gum graft if you have severe gum disease. During gum grafting, Dr. Kaur takes tissue from the roof of your mouth and sutures it to your receding gums. The grafted tissue restores your gum line, reducing the risk of further problems.

Bone grafting

Dr. Kaur recommends a bone graft if you want dental implants but don’t have enough healthy bone to support them.

During bone grafting, Dr. Kaur implants a small piece of bone tissue into your upper or lower jaw. Once the graft is placed, it encourages the growth of new, healthy bone tissue.

What is recovery after oral surgery like?

After oral surgery, it’s normal to experience mild swelling, bleeding, and increased tooth sensitivity. In the days afterward, get plenty of rest, take medication as prescribed, and follow Dr. Kaur’s instructions.

Most people return to work and other activities within 48 hours. However, it can take longer, depending on which surgery you underwent.

Call Maple Dental today to schedule an oral surgery consultation, or book your appointment online.