Oral Surgery and Wisdom Tooth Removal Apex, NC
You have probably heard the expression, "It's a lot like pulling teeth!" used when something is difficult, but at Olive Chapel Family Dentistry, we make pulling teeth easy and painless for our patients.
We offer comfortable oral surgery procedures including extractions, bone grafting, wisdom tooth removal, and osseous (bone) surgery for the convenience of our patients. There is no reason to be anxious about your procedure because we take great care to ensure patient comfort and peace of mind.
We offer inhaled nitrous oxide to help anxious patients relax during any and all procedures. Nitrous oxide is a mild sedative that we administer through a nose mask and can control to ensure that you stay relaxed throughout your procedure.
Tooth Extractions in Apex, NC
Your teeth are important! So, of course, we do our best to save your natural teeth whenever possible through effective preventive dentistry and early diagnostics. Despite our best efforts, sometimes removing a problem tooth is the only way to protect your oral health and wellness.
Once we determine that a tooth cannot be saved, we gently remove it from your gums. In some cases, such as teeth that have not erupted properly or that are still partially beneath the gum line, we may need to surgically remove your tooth and finish the procedure with stitches.
The good news is that your mouth heals quickly and most patients can avoid complications by following a few simple post-surgery instructions:
- Avoid smoking cigarettes or drinking from a straw. This may dislodge the blood clot and cause dry socket, which delays healing.
- Avoid chewing in the area of your extraction. Food particles and pressure can disrupt healing.
- Keep your surgical site clean. We will show you how to maintain the surgical site to promote healing.
Bone Grafting Procedures
Occasionally, patients who want dental implants require bone grafting to ensure successful dental implant placement. If you have lost too much bone due to periodontal disease or tooth loss, we can repair the area using artificial bone or a bone donor. Don't worry, all donor bone is screened for your health.
We surgically place donor bone at the site where your dental implant will be placed. Once the site heals, your bone and the donor bone will fuse together, creating a width sufficient enough to place a dental implant.
Wisdom Teeth Removal
Not all wisdom teeth need to be removed, but some wisdom teeth do not have enough room to erupt through the gums and may place pressure on your other teeth. This can be painful. We remove only the wisdom teeth that cause problems such as discomfort or overcrowding.
If you decide to keep your wisdom teeth and they emerge without incident, you will need to pay special attention to keep them clean. Because of their location, they are more susceptible to decay.
Contact Our Dentist Office in Apex Today!
In most cases, we can perform oral surgery procedures right here in our Apex, NC dentist office. If we feel your case is complex or that an oral surgeon is necessary, we will refer you to one because we always want the best care for you.
Contact Olive Chapel Family Dentistry at (919) 335-6133 to schedule an exam with Dr. Dustin Prusik!
Frequently Asked Questions
Many of our patients want to know if they will need to see a specialist for a certain procedure.
Whenever possible, we offer dental treatment right here in our Apex, NC dental office. Our patients enjoy the familiarity of having their dental treatment in an office they are familiar with, and they appreciate not having to make trips across town to receive their necessary dental care. Some of the expanded services we provide at Olive Chapel Family Dentistry include:
Oral Surgery and Tooth Extractions
In most cases, we can perform oral surgery procedures here in our Apex, NC dentist office without the need for a trip to the oral surgeon.
Root Canal Therapy
For most root canals in Apex, NC, we offer treatment here. We use the latest rotary equipment to make your treatment fast with minimal discomfort.
Wisdom Teeth Removal in Apex, NC
Unless the surgery is highly complex, we will remove your wisdom teeth here and make sure that your healing stays on track.
Bone Grafting
Bone grafting helps patients who would otherwise not have enough bone to support a dental implant.
Dental Implant Placement
Dr. Prusik is highly skilled and has valuable experience in placing and restoring dental implants in Apex, NC.
Contact Our Apex Dentist Office Today!
Of course, we want the very best outcome for you. In the event that we feel you could benefit from a specialist, we will certainly refer you to one. We will stay in communication with them to ensure that your care is seamless from start to finish. Call Olive Chapel Family Dentistry today at (919) 335-6133 to schedule your oral surgery consultation.
Meet Our Doctor:
Dustin Prusik DDS
Dr. Prusik is a true native of this area having grown up just a few miles down the road in Cary, NC. He attended Green Hope High School where he is a member of the GHHS Athletic Hall of Fame. It was there that he met his future wife, Lauren, and many other friends who currently live in Apex and the surrounding communities.
Dr. Prusik attended UNC Chapel Hill and earned a bachelor’s in biology with minors in chemistry and Spanish before moving on to dental school, ...
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