Dental bone grafting
Understand graft goals, materials, staging and healing.
Read the guide →Clear decisions before a procedure
Oral surgery
Oral procedures can range from a straightforward extraction to more involved care. The right plan depends on the diagnosis, tooth and bone anatomy, medical history, imaging and restorative goals. Your dentist should explain what can be provided in the office and when referral is appropriate.
Evaluation comes before a surgical plan
The team reviews symptoms, health history, medications, allergies and prior treatment, then examines the mouth and selects imaging for the clinical question. Tell the dentist about bleeding conditions, immune problems, tobacco or nicotine use, pregnancy, osteoporosis medicines and any planned medical treatment.
Procedures and referral decisions
Care may include removing a tooth, managing an extraction site or adding bone for a later restorative plan. Impacted teeth, complex anatomy, medical factors, anesthesia needs or other findings may require an oral and maxillofacial surgeon or another specialist. Confirm the provider and location for your case.
Questions to answer before treatment
Ask why the procedure is recommended, what alternatives exist, whether treatment can wait, what type of anesthesia is planned, who will perform each stage and how a missing tooth may be replaced. Review written costs and instructions before the appointment.
Recovery instructions are part of treatment
Instructions vary by procedure, health history, medications and anesthesia. Protecting the blood clot, controlling bleeding, managing swelling, eating appropriately and keeping the mouth clean may all matter. Follow the written directions from the treating clinician over general web guidance.
Know when to call
Call the treating office about bleeding that does not slow with the instructed pressure, severe or worsening pain or swelling, fever, bad taste with worsening symptoms, difficulty taking fluids, new persistent numbness or any reaction to medication. Call 911 for trouble breathing or swallowing or another life-threatening emergency.
Prepare for each stage
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Tooth extractions
Review reasons, approaches, replacement planning and aftercare.
Read the guide →Wisdom tooth removal
Learn when wisdom teeth may be monitored, removed or referred.
Read the guide →Tooth extraction recovery and aftercare
Prepare to protect the socket and recognize warning signs.
Read the guide →Make the next step explicit
Diagnosis, procedure and restoration connect
Ask how the procedure affects the long-term plan, whether another clinician is involved and what follow-up will determine readiness for the next stage.
Explore all dental services →Confirm provider and office
Procedure, clinician, anesthesia and appointment availability may vary. Contact the selected office before traveling. A request is not a confirmed appointment.
Contact the office →Margate · Lauderdale-by-the-Sea
Start with your preferred office
Confirm the treating clinician, the services available and where each surgical or restorative appointment will take place.
Margate
100 FL-7, Suite 300, Margate, FL 33063(954) 532-127402 / YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD OFFICE
Lauderdale-by-the-Sea
236 Commercial Boulevard, Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, FL 33308(954) 568-8928Call to confirm current hours, availability and services at this office.
Your questions, answered
Will I need a specialist?
That depends on the procedure, anatomy, medical history, anesthesia needs and the treating dentist’s scope. The team should explain any referral.
Is every extraction surgical?
No. Some teeth can be removed without an incision; others require surgical access or referral. An examination and imaging determine the approach.
Can I request an oral-surgery appointment online?
You may send a scheduling request, but the office must confirm the service, clinician, location, date and time. For urgent concerns, call directly.
Connected care
Explore general and urgent care
General and preventive dentistry
Build an individualized plan for exams, prevention and follow-up.
Read the guide →Dental cleanings and exams
Understand the different roles of an examination and professional cleaning.
Read the guide →Night guards for teeth grinding
Learn how an appliance may protect teeth and where its limits apply.
Read the guide →Oral cancer screening
Know what a brief oral cancer examination checks and what follows a finding.
Read the guide →Emergency dentistry
Know when to call the dental office and when to seek emergency medical care.
Read the guide →Get ready for your visit
Organize your paperwork, questions and next steps.
Independent patient resources
General education does not replace the instructions, examination or recommendation of the treating clinician.