Sedation Dentistry

Tooth Extractions

As dentists, our goal is to use conservative methods to preserve the integrity of your natural teeth. Unfortunately, some situations require a tooth extraction or removal, including severe damage or tooth decay. Other reasons for a tooth extraction include:

• Overcrowded teeth
• Stuck primary teeth in children
• Orthodontic treatment

Tooth extractions are usually simple, but sometimes complications can arise requiring the services of a skilled oral surgeon in Georgia. Factors contributing to surgical extractions include the tooth’s location, condition, and adherence to the gum tissue. If the gums require an incision to remove the tooth, that is considered oral surgery.

Dental Implants

When you lose a tooth from decay, trauma, or an extraction, the loss can affect everything from your appearance to your oral health. Even if you lose a single tooth, it can contribute to jawbone deterioration because the gum tissue will no longer have a tooth root available to stimulate jawbone growth.

Dental implants are a surgical procedure that provides a permanent solution to missing teeth. During the treatment, we surgically implant a small titanium rod into the gums of the missing tooth. Once the post bonds to the jawbone, we attach a natural-looking artificial tooth on top. The result is a restored smile and a replacement tooth root.

Oral Pathology

As dental professionals, we routinely screen patients for signs of oral cancer during our examinations. If we identify unusual lumps or sores, we may perform a biopsy to check for cancer using a dental laser.

Cancer is a serious medical condition, so we partner with other medical professionals if a patient has a positive diagnosis. We may assist in providing necessary oral treatments like radiation and chemotherapy.

Dental Trauma

Injuries from accidents can occur at any time to people of any age. Whether you were in a vehicle collision or play a rough sport like football, it’s possible to sustain an injury to your lips, mouth, cheeks, teeth, and gums.

When dealing with dental trauma, our top priority is to save teeth and restore their function. However, repairing damage to teeth and gums could require surgical care, which our team will provide.

Wisdom Tooth Removal

Wisdom teeth are the third set of molars that erupt from your gums in your late teens to your early 20s. Because these grinding teeth are no longer necessary due to the modern diet, most people’s jaws are not wide enough to accommodate an additional tooth on the top and lower jaw on both sides of the mouth. With a lack of erupting space, wisdom teeth often become impacted, requiring surgical removal.