Oral Surgery in Trenton
Most oral surgery doesn't require a specialty referral or a long wait. For Trenton patients, a wisdom tooth that's crowding the back of the jaw, a cracked molar that can't be saved, or a thin ridge that needs bone before an implant can all be handled in our office at 22500 Allen Rd. in Woodhaven — the same place you come for cleanings, crowns and your kids' checkups. We accept oral surgery patients without a referral, and we offer a complimentary consultation so you can find out what's involved before committing to anything.
Oral surgery covers any procedure that involves working within the bone and gum tissue rather than just the tooth surface. In our practice that includes simple extractions, surgical extractions of teeth that are broken at the gumline or still under bone, wisdom teeth removal, bone grafting to rebuild ridge volume after a tooth is lost, gum grafting for recession, and crown lengthening when a tooth needs more structure exposed before a crown can be placed. Gum contouring also falls under this umbrella when the goal is reshaping tissue for health or appearance.
The common thread is that the work addresses the foundation your teeth sit in. A tooth that fractures below the gumline can't be restored with a filling, and leaving the root in place invites infection. A molar site that's been empty for years loses bone width, which is why grafting often comes before implant placement. Because we also place dental implants, make dentures in our on-site lab and handle restorative follow-up, the surgical step is planned around what comes after it — not as an isolated event you then have to coordinate elsewhere.
You may be a candidate if you have an impacted or partially erupted wisdom tooth, a tooth with decay or fracture too extensive for a root canal and crown, advanced gum disease that has loosened a tooth beyond saving, or a missing tooth site that needs bone support before implant work. Patients preparing for complete or partial dentures sometimes need remaining teeth removed first, and we can often deliver same-day dentures from our in-house lab so you aren't left without teeth.
Trenton families bring us a wide range of situations. We see patients of all ages, including children from age one through the teen years and children with special healthcare needs. Teenagers are frequently evaluated for wisdom teeth, while adults more often come in for extractions tied to implant or denture planning. Dr. Sophia Elmuradi is a board-certified oral and maxillofacial pathologist, and we also provide oral cancer screening as part of routine exams — so if something unusual turns up in soft tissue, it gets attention rather than a wait-and-see shrug.
What the Process and Recovery Look Like
Treatment starts with an exam and imaging to map the roots, nerves and surrounding bone. We explain what we found, what the options are, what the procedure will involve and roughly how long recovery takes. If sedation makes sense for you, we offer nitrous oxide and IV sedation; many simple extractions are comfortable with local anesthetic alone.
Here's what you can generally expect around a surgical appointment:
- A consultation and imaging review before anything is scheduled
- Clear written and verbal aftercare instructions, including what to eat and how to manage swelling
- A comfort menu during your visit with blankets, warm towels, neck pillows, headphones, Netflix and refreshments
- A follow-up plan for healing checks and, when applicable, the restoration that replaces the tooth
- Same-day emergency appointments if something comes up after hours of discomfort
Recovery varies by procedure. Simple extractions often mean a few days of soft foods and careful rinsing, while surgical extractions, grafts and multiple-site work take longer. Protecting the blood clot, avoiding straws and smoking, and keeping the area clean matter more than anything else in the first week. Call us if bleeding, swelling or pain goes beyond what we described — that's exactly what the appointment is for.
Paying for Treatment
We accept all major PPO insurance plans and file oral surgery claims as a general practitioner. We'll run a complimentary benefits check so you know your estimated share before treatment, and we take cash, checks, Visa, Mastercard and American Express.
If you don't have insurance, our membership plan is $199 a year for adults and $99 a year for patients 17 and under, with no annual maximum, no deductible, no waiting period and no pre-authorizations. It covers exams, X-rays, two cleanings and two fluoride treatments at 100%, plus 20% to 50% off other treatment. CareCredit financing is also available for larger cases. Se habla español.