Oral Surgery in Las Vegas, NV

Expert surgical care with a gentle approach — preserving your oral health through precise, comfortable procedures tailored to your needs.

What Is Oral Surgery?

Oral surgery encompasses a range of specialized dental procedures designed to treat complex dental issues and restore optimal oral health. At Smiles for Life Family Dentistry in Las Vegas, our skilled team provides various surgical services to address problems that can’t be resolved through standard dental treatments.

Our oral surgery services include wisdom teeth extractions, removal of severely damaged or decayed teeth, pre-prosthetic surgeries to prepare for dentures or implants, bone grafting procedures to rebuild lost bone tissue, and surgical treatments for certain jaw problems. These procedures are performed with meticulous attention to both your comfort and long-term oral health.

Using advanced technology and current surgical techniques, we ensure precise treatment planning and execution for predictable outcomes. Our comprehensive approach includes thorough evaluation, detailed explanation of your treatment options, and careful post-operative care to promote proper healing and minimize recovery time.

Our Oral Surgery Services

Tooth Extractions

We perform both simple and surgical extractions to address teeth that cannot be saved due to severe decay, infection, crowding, or damage. Using gentle techniques and appropriate anesthesia, we carefully remove compromised teeth while preserving surrounding bone and tissue. Our approach minimizes trauma and creates optimal conditions for healing. For patients considering replacement options, we discuss preservation techniques during the extraction process that can maintain bone volume for future restorations like implants.

Wisdom Teeth Removal

Our team specializes in removing problematic wisdom teeth (third molars) that can cause pain, infection, crowding, and damage to adjacent teeth. Whether your wisdom teeth are fully erupted, partially erupted, or completely impacted within the jawbone, we have the expertise to remove them safely and efficiently. Using advanced imaging for precise planning, we perform this common procedure with a focus on your comfort and rapid recovery. Early removal of wisdom teeth often prevents more serious complications and extensive treatment later.

Bone Grafting

For patients who have experienced bone loss due to extraction, periodontal disease, or trauma, we provide bone grafting procedures to rebuild sufficient bone volume. This regenerative technique is often essential for supporting dental implants or improving the fit of dentures. We use high-quality grafting materials that promote new bone growth in areas of deficiency. Our meticulous approach to bone grafting creates a solid foundation for tooth replacement options while helping to maintain facial structure and aesthetics.

Meet Our Expert Team

At Smiles for Life Family Dentistry, our skilled team brings extensive experience to every oral surgery procedure. Dr. John Quinn, a Las Vegas native and UNLV Dental School graduate, applies his comprehensive expertise to provide precise, effective surgical care for a wide range of oral health needs. Dr. M. Joseph Wills specializes in creating comfortable surgical experiences, particularly important for patients with dental anxiety facing more complex procedures. Dr. Paul Leatham’s meticulous approach ensures careful attention to detail during surgical procedures, promoting optimal healing and outcomes.

Our entire team has received additional training in current surgical techniques and sedation protocols to ensure your safety and comfort throughout your treatment. We maintain relationships with specialist oral surgeons for collaborative care in exceptionally complex cases, ensuring you always receive the highest standard of care for your specific needs.

Don’t let oral health concerns progress to more serious issues. Our experienced team provides gentle surgical care to resolve problems and restore your oral health.

Benefits of Professional Oral Surgery

Professional oral surgery provides crucial benefits for resolving dental problems that can’t be addressed through standard treatments. When performed by our experienced team, surgical procedures effectively eliminate infection sources, relieve pain, and prevent more serious complications that could develop if left untreated. By addressing problems like impacted wisdom teeth or severely damaged teeth, we help you avoid more extensive health issues and treatments in the future.

Our surgical approach focuses on preserving as much healthy tissue as possible while effectively resolving the primary concern. This conservation-minded philosophy helps maintain your natural oral structures and supports better long-term outcomes. When extraction is necessary, we offer preservation techniques that maintain the surrounding bone, creating better options for future tooth replacement.

The advanced technology we use for surgical planning, including 3D imaging, allows for exceptional precision in treatment planning and execution. This precision minimizes trauma to surrounding tissues, resulting in less post-operative discomfort and faster healing times. Our careful approach also reduces the risk of complications during both the procedure and recovery period.

Perhaps most importantly, resolving dental problems through appropriate surgical intervention eliminates pain sources and restores proper oral function. Many patients experience significant relief from chronic discomfort and improved ability to eat, speak, and smile confidently after healing from necessary oral surgery procedures.

Why Choose Smiles for Life for Oral Surgery in Las Vegas?

Smiles for Life Family Dentistry is conveniently located in Spring Valley at 8930 W Sunset Rd Ste 190, Las Vegas, NV 89148, making us easily accessible for patients throughout Las Vegas and surrounding communities. Our location features ample parking and a comfortable, modern facility designed with your comfort in mind.

Our dentists have extensive experience in oral surgery procedures, performing numerous extractions and other surgical treatments each month. This regular practical experience, combined with ongoing advanced education in surgical techniques, ensures you receive skilled care from practitioners who are well-versed in current best practices. We maintain relationships with specialist oral surgeons for collaborative care when needed.

We understand that dental surgery can cause anxiety for many patients. Our compassionate approach includes taking time to thoroughly explain procedures, offering sedation options tailored to your comfort needs, and providing gentle care throughout your treatment. Dr. Wills specializes in treating anxious patients, ensuring even the most nervous individuals receive the care they need comfortably.

Our practice integrates advanced technology throughout the surgical process, from 3D imaging for diagnosis and planning to modern surgical instruments that enhance precision. This technology-forward approach improves treatment outcomes, reduces recovery time, and enhances your overall experience. We continuously invest in new equipment and techniques that benefit our surgical patients.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Oral Surgery Painful?

With modern techniques and appropriate anesthesia, you should feel no pain during oral surgery procedures. We provide effective local anesthesia for all surgical treatments and offer additional sedation options for more complex procedures or anxious patients. After surgery, some discomfort is normal during the healing process, but we provide detailed pain management instructions and appropriate medication recommendations to keep you comfortable. Most patients find that over-the-counter pain relievers are sufficient for managing post-operative discomfort, though prescription medications are available when needed.

How Long Is Recovery After Oral Surgery?

Recovery time varies depending on the specific procedure and individual healing factors. For simple extractions, most patients return to normal activities within 24-48 hours, with complete healing in about 1-2 weeks. Surgical extractions, including wisdom teeth removal, typically require 3-5 days before returning to normal activities, with full healing in 2-3 weeks. More complex procedures may require longer recovery periods. Factors affecting healing include following post-operative instructions, your overall health, and whether you smoke. During your consultation, we provide personalized information about what to expect during your specific recovery period.

What Sedation Options Are Available for Oral Surgery?

We offer several sedation options to ensure your comfort during oral surgery. For most procedures, local anesthesia provides sufficient pain control. For patients with anxiety or more complex surgeries, we offer nitrous oxide (laughing gas), which provides mild relaxation and wears off quickly. Oral conscious sedation involves taking a prescribed medication before your appointment, creating deeper relaxation while remaining conscious. For extensive procedures, we can arrange for IV sedation with a qualified anesthesia provider. During your consultation, we’ll discuss which option best suits your needs and comfort level.