At some point in your life, you might need oral surgery, and understanding the process may help ease those jitters. The most common oral surgeries performed at Lumi Family Dentistry include:

• Wisdom Tooth Removal: Typically, wisdom tooth extractions involve four steps: anesthesia, incision, extraction, and wound closing. First, anesthesia will be administered to the area to numb any pain. Additionally, Lumi Family Dentistry offers sedation dentistry to help calm overly anxious, fearful, or fidgety patients. Next, an incision will be made in the gum tissue to allow access to the tooth. Then, our dentist will carefully remove the tooth from the bone and socket. Finally, the wound will be cleaned and closed with sutures
• Dental Implant Placement: Dental implant surgery is a highly advanced procedure to replace missing teeth. The process involves an experienced dentist carefully placing a small metal post into the jawbone. The implant is carefully placed, and the gum is then closed shut to begin the healing process. Over time, the implant will fuse with the jawbone, providing a sturdy and permanent anchor for a dental crown.