Oral Surgery
Although Dr. Merrick Dameron and Dr. Laura Dameron do everything possible to preserve your natural teeth, you may need oral surgery in Canton GA at some point. You can feel confident that our dentists, hygienists, and assistants will take good care of you throughout the procedure and reach out to see how you are doing at home once completed.
Common Reasons for Tooth Extraction
Below are some of the most typical reasons why Dr. Merrick Dameron or Dr. Laura Dameron may recommend that you have one or more teeth removed.
- Bone loss
- Deep cracks
- Extensive tooth decay
- Impacted wisdom teeth
- Oral cancer
- Serious infection
- Severe gum disease
If you need a tooth extracted, we will let you know about any special instructions before the surgery. The good news is that most patients can eat and drink as normal. Following a soft foods diet for a few days after your oral surgery will be most comfortable and allow for the fastest healing.
WhichType of Oral Surgery Do You Need?
Tooth extractions are not the only type of oral surgery we perform at Dameron Family Dentistry. Many patients opt for dental implants after they lose one or more natural teeth, which requires additional oral surgery.
To install dental implants, Dr. Merrick Dameron or Dr. Laura Dameron places implant posts underneath your gum line by screwing them in with a special dental instrument. The dental implants serve as your new tooth roots and merge with your existing bones in a process known as osseointegration. You should expect to wait several weeks before returning to have abutments and artificial teeth installed. Abutments sit on top of your gum line and help to keep your new teeth in place.
Jaw surgery and periodontal surgery for gum disease are additional examples of oral surgery in Canton GA. Please reach out to request a consultation to learn more about the oral surgery we have recommended to you.
