General Dentistry Procedures

General Dentistry Procedures

Modern dentistry offers a wide range of services to make sure your teeth stay healthy, function well and look great. These procedures include:

Cleanings and Oral Exams to keep your teeth and gums healthy, and catch early signs of dental disease
Crowns and Bridgework to replace lost tooth structure and/or missing teeth
Dental Implants for replacement teeth that last forever
Teeth Extractions to remove unhealthy teeth that cannot be saved
Dental Fillings to restore decayed teeth
Oral Cancer Screenings to detect a dangerous disease that can be cured if caught early
Orthodontics to give you the straight teeth you've always wanted
Removable Dentures to help you smile again
Root Canal Treatment to rescue diseased teeth
Sealants to help prevent cavities
TMD Treatment for pain in the jaw area that can interfere with biting and chewing
Tooth Decay Prevention so you keep your natural teeth as long as possible

Wisdom Teeth Surgical Process

Wisdom Teeth Surgical Process

The surgery is performed in an office-based setting, and patients are usually sedated (asleep) for the procedure.

Once asleep, the oral surgeon numbs the gums and jawbone around the wisdom teeth, and they are removed.

It is very common to have all wisdom teeth removed at one time.

This allows for one surgery, one sedation, and one recovery period.

After surgery, patients are given ice packs and prescriptions to aid in a rapid recovery.

Dr. Kirk routinely prescribes pain medication, antibiotics, medicated mouthwash, and a steroid pack for his patients.

Patients are asked to maintain a soft diet and rest at home for 2-3 days.

A return to routine activity can be expected in 4-5 days.