Santa Monica Oral Surgery

Regular preventative dental care is a combination of oral hygiene and professional cleanings that work to remove bacteria from the teeth and gums. The onset of advanced dental problems that are unable to be prevented require oral surgery for correction. Our Santa Monica oral surgery specialist performs safe and effective periodontal procedures for gum disease, dental implants, wisdom tooth extraction and complete restorations for dentures.

Tooth loss is common in adults and can happen from oral injuries, gum disease or tooth decay. A lost tooth increases the risk for surrounding teeth to shift and become misaligned. These alignment problems can be corrected by our Santa Monica oral surgery specialist. A close examination can reveal the cause of the lost tooth and the procedure for correction will be selected and performed accurately and safely to eliminate further problems.

When teeth cannot be saved with root canal procedures, a tooth extraction may be the best solution. The removal of an infected tooth decreases the risk of the spread of infection to healthy teeth. Our Santa Monica oral surgery specialist can restore an extracted tooth to a natural appearance by placing a dental implant or a fixed dental bridge. Both procedures provide a permanent solution for lost teeth and will restore smile quality to a natural appearance.

Every person will experience the arrival of wisdom teeth between the ages of 17 and 25. During this period of time, four new molars grow into position. Two top teeth and two bottom teeth will appear. It is common to experience problems during the growth of this third set of molars. Wisdom teeth that do not grow correctly become impacted or cause infection and can be corrected by our Santa Monica oral surgery specialist.

Regular dental visits are important to help detect dental problems that affect the health of teeth and gums. Early detection can be determined by our Santa Monica dentist using modern x-ray equipment. If problems are detected, our Santa Monica cosmetic dentist performs the smile correction procedure.