Oral Surgery
Preserve Your Smile With Surgery
Restore Your Smile With Oral Surgery in Knoxville
Oral surgery in Knoxville can address problems involving damaged teeth, bone loss, gum recession, and other conditions that may affect the health or function of your smile. At Law Family & Cosmetic Dentistry, we provide several surgical procedures while carefully planning treatment around your individual needs.
Some procedures remove a source of pain or infection, while others prepare your mouth for restorative treatment or rebuild areas affected by tissue loss. Your dentist will evaluate the condition of your teeth, gums, and supporting bone to determine whether oral surgery is appropriate.
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Discover Surgical Treatment That Rebuilds Healthy Teeth, Gums & Bone
Dental surgery is used to treat conditions affecting the teeth and their supporting structures. Treatment recommendations depend on your oral health, symptoms, and long-term dental needs. In some cases, surgery involves removing a tooth that cannot be predictably preserved. Other procedures can reshape gum tissue, rebuild lost bone, or address gum recession. Surgical treatment may be one step within a larger restorative plan, particularly when preparing an area for dental implants or other future dental treatment.
Careful evaluation is essential before any procedure. Digital imaging and other advanced technology can provide detailed information about oral structures and help your dentist plan treatment based on your specific anatomy and needs. You'll receive personalized care designed to protect your oral health and prepare your smile for what comes next.
Choose Law Family & Cosmetic Dentistry for oral surgery in Knoxville.
Gum Grafts
Treat areas of gum recession by rebuilding lost soft tissue and improving coverage around vulnerable tooth surfaces.
Tooth Extractions
Remove a severely damaged, infected, or otherwise problematic tooth when preserving it is no longer the appropriate option.
Ridge Augmentation
Rebuild areas of the jaw ridge that have lost volume following tooth loss or other changes to the supporting bone. Your jaw will look and feel stronger.
Bone Grafts
Add bone to areas where additional support is needed to rebuild jaw structure or prepare for certain restorative procedures.
Crown Lengthening
Reshape gum tissue to expose more of a tooth when additional tooth structure is needed for restorative or other dental treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions About Oral Surgery
Q What is oral surgery?
Oral surgery includes procedures that treat conditions affecting the teeth, gums, jawbone, and other structures of the mouth. It may be recommended to remove damaged teeth, rebuild lost tissue, prepare for restorative treatment, or address other oral health concerns.
Q When might I need oral surgery?
Oral surgery may be recommended when a dental problem cannot be adequately addressed with nonsurgical treatment. Common reasons include a tooth that needs extraction, insufficient bone, gum recession, or the need to reshape tissue before another dental procedure.
Q What happens during a tooth extraction?
During a tooth extraction, the tooth is carefully loosened and removed from its socket. The exact process depends on the tooth's position and condition. Instructions for caring for the extraction site afterward help protect the area as it heals.
Q Are wisdom teeth always removed by a general dentist?
Wisdom teeth vary considerably in their position and complexity. Some cases can be treated by a general dentist, while others are referred to an oral surgeon who routinely manages more complex extractions.
Q What is crown lengthening?
Crown lengthening is a procedure that exposes more of a tooth by reshaping the surrounding gum tissue and, in some cases, supporting bone. It may be performed to provide access to additional tooth structure for restorative treatment or to change the appearance of the gumline.
Q What is ridge augmentation?
Ridge augmentation is a procedure used to rebuild the shape or volume of the jaw ridge after bone has been lost. Restoring this area may improve the foundation for future tooth replacement or other restorative treatment.
Q Why might I need a bone graft?
A bone graft may be recommended when the jaw does not have enough bone in a particular area. Grafting can rebuild lost bone, strengthen the treatment site, or create a more suitable foundation for future dental procedures like implant placement.
Q How are receding gums treated surgically?
Surgical treatment for gum recession can involve adding or repositioning soft tissue to improve coverage over an exposed tooth or root. The appropriate procedure depends on the amount and location of recession, the condition of the surrounding tissue, and other individual factors.
