Surgical dentistry, managed properly in house
Complex and impacted extractions require planning, anatomical knowledge and experience. At Glow Dental, that work is done here, by the clinician who assessed you.
The difference between a straightforward extraction and a surgical one is not the tooth. It is the planning. Impacted wisdom teeth, broken down teeth and roots near nerves or sinuses need to be assessed and approached surgically, and how that is done determines your comfort during the procedure and your recovery after it.
How surgical care works here
Assessment before anything else. Every surgical case begins with an examination and the appropriate imaging, so the position of the tooth, its roots and the structures around it are understood before a plan is made. You will know what the procedure involves, why it is being recommended, and what recovery looks like before you decide to proceed.
Performed by the clinician who planned it. Dr Linda carries out surgical extractions and wisdom tooth removal herself, at the practice, without you being passed between providers. The person operating knows your case because she is the person who assessed it.
IV sedation available. For patients who prefer to be sedated through their procedure, IV sedation is available for surgical treatment. Many patients who have put off wisdom tooth removal for years choose this option, and for most of them the procedure is far less of an event than the years of anticipating it.
Honest about limits. A small number of cases are better managed in a hospital setting, and if yours is one of them, you will be told directly and referred appropriately. Recommending the right setting is part of the job.
Recovery taken seriously. You will leave with clear written aftercare instructions, and a follow up review is booked before you go home, so your healing is checked rather than assumed.
Been told a tooth needs to come out?
The starting point is an assessment with Dr Linda, so the approach, the options and the fee are based on your actual case. Contact us to arrange a thorough consultation to discuss your case.