Oral Surgery in South Tampa, FL

Common Oral Surgery Procedures in South Tampa, FL

• Tooth Extraction: This is a common oral surgery procedure that involves the removal of a tooth from its socket in the jawbone. It may be necessary due to severe decay, damage, or overcrowding.
• Dental Implants: If you're missing one or more teeth, dental implants can provide a permanent solution. During this procedure, an artificial tooth root is surgically placed into your jawbone and topped with a replacement tooth.
• Wisdom Teeth Removal: Many people experience problems with their wisdom teeth, such as impaction or crowding. In these cases, oral surgery may be required to remove the affected teeth.
• Jaw Surgery (Orthognathic Surgery): This surgical procedure helps correct abnormalities in the jaw structure that cause issues with biting, chewing, speaking, and breathing.
• Corrective Jaw Surgery for Sleep Apnea: For individuals suffering from sleep apnea caused by structural issues in their airway passages or jaws, corrective jaw surgery can help improve breathing during sleep.
• TMJ Disorders Treatment: Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders can cause pain and discomfort in the jaw joint area and muscles surrounding it. Oral surgery may be recommended if other non-invasive treatments have failed to provide relief.
• Cleft Palate Repair: Cleft palate is a congenital condition where there's an opening or split in the roof of the mouth. Surgical repair of cleft palate often requires multiple procedures throughout childhood to restore proper speech and eating functions.Call us to learn more.