Why Choose Board-Certified Oral Surgeons
When you visit our New City dental practice, you can expect the highest level of professionalism and compassion. Our board-certified oral surgeons in New City bring years of training and are committed to providing the full scope of oral surgery procedures. We understand that surgical procedures can cause concerns, and our team works to create a calm and pleasant environment throughout your visit.
What Is the Difference Between Periodontics and Oral Surgery?
There is significant overlap between periodontics and oral surgery procedures. A board-certified periodontist performs multiple surgical procedures, including gum grafting, crown lengthening, and periodontal surgery.
An oral surgeon in New City, NY, performs complex wisdom tooth removal, oral pathology, and surgery involving facial trauma and fractures. The overlap includes procedures such as moderate sedation, tooth extractions, jaw bone grafting, and dental implant surgery.
While a periodontist oversees and treats all periodontal and implant conditions, an oral surgeon performs only the surgical aspect. While an oral surgeon performs surgeries throughout the mouth, including jaw joints, a periodontist focuses on surgeries related to the gums, jawbone, and dental implants.
What Does an Oral Surgeon Do?
The scope of oral surgery in New City covers the full range of surgical procedures, which we evaluate on an individual basis. We explain the most common oral surgery procedures and the distinguishing skills of an oral surgeon.
Extractions of Every Kind, Including Wisdom Teeth Removal
Simple tooth extractions involve teeth in relatively normal positions in the mouth. Oral surgeons in New City also extract teeth in very difficult positions.
This includes situations like wisdom tooth extraction when teeth are embedded in the jawbone or extra (supernumerary) teeth in a child’s jaw. Many patients are referred to us for wisdom teeth removal procedures performed by our trained surgeons. An oral surgeon often removes all teeth in preparation for dentures or implants.
Growths inside the mouth are relatively common, and most are not cancerous. Oral biopsies serve two purposes: determining what tissue causes the overgrowth and removing it.
There are many different types of growths in the gums and jawbone occurring in both children and adults. Oral surgeons in New City work with pathologists to obtain specific diagnoses on oral growths and advise on the best treatment approach.
If a biopsy confirms a cancerous growth, the oral surgeon serves as the first contact in oral cancer treatment. Treatment typically involves working with both an oral surgeon and an oncologist for optimal outcomes. The surgeon removes any cancerous areas and coordinates necessary chemotherapy and radiation with an oncologist, utilizing hospital privileges when needed.
IV Sedation to Support Patient Comfort
Many patients choose sedation for their dental surgeries, and oral surgeons have the training and certifications to sedate patients in the office. IV sedation procedures allow the surgeon to keep you perfectly comfortable throughout the procedure and minimize anxiety.
This is commonly used for wisdom tooth removal and dental implant procedures. Our surgeons provide this option for anxious or fearful patients. Other dental professionals, like periodontists and endodontists, can also provide this option.
Management of Complicated Medical Problems
The additional medical training of board-certified oral surgeons makes them the right professionals to handle patients with complicated medical histories. Patients taking multiple prescription medications to treat multiple medical conditions have a higher risk of post-operative complications and surgical failures.
The conditions themselves or the drugs used to treat them can affect and impair the body’s ability to heal, making surgeries more stressful on the body. Closely monitoring the healing process and intervening when complications arise is within an oral surgeon’s full scope of practice.
Treatment of Atypical Infections
Most dental infections are very straightforward. They result from cavities or gum disease, and traditional treatments work to stop the infection. In rare cases, an infection does not respond to traditional therapies and requires more intensive investigation and treatment. The oral surgeon’s advanced medical education prepares them to evaluate and treat atypical infections.
Facial Trauma and Emergency Oral Surgery
Our board-certified oral surgeons in Rockland County have the training needed for facial trauma cases, including fractures, lacerations, and dental injuries resulting from accidents. With hospital privileges, our surgeons provide immediate support for emergency cases, working to restore both function and aesthetics following traumatic injuries. We advise prompt evaluation following any facial trauma to minimize long-term complications.
Oral Surgery Services We Offer
Our New City practice offers the full range of oral surgery services, from routine wisdom teeth extraction procedures to complex reconstructive surgeries. We take time to evaluate each patient’s unique needs and determine the most appropriate treatment plan.
Whether you’ve been referred by your dentist or are seeking a second opinion, we’re committed to providing quality care. Don’t let dental concerns go untreated. Our team is ready to support you through every step of your treatment journey.
Schedule Your Oral Surgery Consultation at Rockland Dental Specialists
If your dentist finds signs of any issues requiring the skills of an oral surgeon, prompt treatment is vital. Rockland Dental Specialists offers state-of-the-art dental care in the New City, NY area.
Board-certified endodontists Dr. Lisa Nava Cohen and Dr. Rachel Snyder, and board-certified periodontist and implantologist Dr. Shalom Mintz are here to bring you the dental care you need with their more than two decades of combined training. They are passionate about helping patients resolve their gum disease and maintain their overall oral health. We offer complimentary insurance verifications and flexible payment plans to meet your individual needs. Contact us today at (845) 259-2500 to speak with one of our team members about the oral surgery services we offer.
