Oral Surgery in Jacksonville, FL
Oral Surgery at Point Meadows Dentistry
Welcome to Point Meadows Dental Spa in Jacksonville, FL, where we are dedicated to providing comprehensive and compassionate oral surgery services. Our highly skilled team, led by experienced general and cosmetic dentists, is committed to ensuring your oral health and well-being through a range of surgical procedures.
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Common Oral Surgery Procedures
Our oral surgery services cover a wide spectrum of procedures designed to address various dental and oral health concerns:
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Tooth Extraction: Whether it's a problematic wisdom tooth or a damaged tooth that needs removal, our doctors perform extractions with precision and care.
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Dental Implants: We specialize in implant dentistry, offering permanent solutions for missing teeth. Dental implants provide a natural-looking and functional replacement that can restore your smile and confidence.
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Bone Grafting: For patients with insufficient bone density, we offer bone grafting procedures to create a stable foundation for dental implants or other restorative treatments.
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Oral Pathology: Early diagnosis and treatment of oral lesions or abnormalities are essential for your oral health. Our experts can evaluate and perform necessary biopsies or surgical interventions when needed.
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Your Comfort is Our Priority
We understand that oral surgery can be a source of anxiety for many patients. Rest assured, our team places great emphasis on your comfort and peace of mind. We offer sedation options to help alleviate any anxiety or discomfort, ensuring that your surgical experience is as stress-free as possible.
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Personalized Care
At Point Meadows Dental Spa, we believe in the power of personalized care. We take the time to listen to your concerns, thoroughly evaluate your oral health, and discuss treatment options tailored to your specific needs and goals. Our commitment to patient-centered care ensures that you are an active participant in your treatment plan.
Schedule Your Consultation
If you require oral surgery in Jacksonville, FL, Point Meadows Dental Spa is here to provide you with exceptional care. We invite you to schedule a consultation with our experienced doctors to discuss your needs and explore your options. Your oral health and well-being are our top priorities, and we are here to support you on your journey to a healthier, more confident smile through expert oral surgery services.
TMJ Treamtent in Jacksonville, FL
Temporomandibular Joint Disorders, TMJ for short, is often the source of facial headaches and pain. The Temporomandibular joint is located at the base of the skull in front of the ear which connects the upper and lower jaw. Just like every joint in your body, it can become swollen, sore, or broken. TMJ pain may be caused by grinding or clenching your teeth and a nightguard may be prescribed to protect the joint.
Frenectonmy
Subject to the preference of Dr. Rojas and Dr. Mularkey and the limitations of the procedure itself, the frenum is reduced in size with a scalpel (blade) or a laser made specifically to cut soft tissue. In some instances, our doctors may use a combination of the two instruments to shape and precisely cut the tissue to get an ideal result.
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Labial Frenectomy The labial frenum is the tissue that connects the gum to the upper lip. If it is abnormally long or wide, it may connect to the gum tissue between the teeth and extend to the front portion of the roof of the mouth. When the upper frenum is too long or wide, it can create a space between the two front teeth,
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Lingual Frenectomy The lingual frenum is located between the floor of your mouth and the base of the tongue. It comes in all different sizes and if the frenum restricts the movement of the tongue (often called a "tongue-tie") the tissue is severed to allow normal tongue movement.
Bone Grafting & Socket Prevention
Over a period of time, the jawbone associated with missing teeth deteriorates or is resorbed due to previous extractions, gum disease, or injuries. This often leaves a poor amount of bone structure left for the placement of dental implants. With today’s technological advances, we can grow new bone where needed through a process called bone grafting. This permits us to replace missing teeth with dental implants and gives us the opportunity to restore the aesthetic appearance of your facial structure.
Oral Biopsy
​A gum biopsy, or gingival biopsy, is a procedure in which our General Dentist will remove a sample of gum tissue from your mouth and send it to a lab for analysis. Gum biopsy tests for suspicious or abnormal gum tissue and is then used to diagnose:
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Lesions or sores on your gums that last longer than two weeks.
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Red or white patches on your gums.
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Gum Swelling that does not go away.
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Ulcers on your gums.
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Changes that may be causing you to have loose teeth or ill-fitting dentures.
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Gum biopsies are often used along with X-Rays, CT scans, and MRI scans. When you receive a gum biopsy, Dr. Hanna Mularkey will sterilize the gum tissue and then spray or inject local anesthesia to numb the area. After your biopsy, like all dental procedures, the numbness in your gums will wear off and you can resume your normal activities. Your biopsy site may be sore for a few days, and we may ask that you avoid brushing around the site for a few days.
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Our General Dentist here in Jacksonville, FL. will perform a biopsy to diagnose gum disease, oral cancer or other dental conditions. If you have questions or concerns about oral biopsies in Jacksonville, Florida, we invite you to contact Point Meadows Dentistry at (904)373-4777 for more information and make an appointment with our experienced dentist.
Sedation and Anxiety Treatment
Laughing Gas | Laughing Gas is an effective and safe sedative agent that is mixed with oxygen and inhaled through a small mask that fits over your nose to help you relax. Laughing gas is one option we can provide to help make you more comfortable during dental procedures. You will be able to hear and respond to any requests or directions we may have. Ultimately, you should feel calm and comfortable. The effects of Laughing Gas wear off soon after the mask is removed.
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Oral Medication | Oral sedation is one of the available methods of conscious sedation dentistry, generally given during a dental procedure to reduce a patient’s anxiety.
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Anesthesia | Anesthesia is typically administered to help dull pain in all or part of the mouth during dental work, but does not cause a patient to go to sleep. It usually wears off two to three hours after the procedure and is most often used when a patient is getting a root canal or filling.