Oral Surgery in Houston, TX
Not every dental problem can be solved with a filling or a crown. Some situations need a surgical approach. At New Smiles Dental Implant Center, we offer oral surgery services in Houston, TX. You won't need an outside referral or a new care team.
Our team’s advanced training in surgical extraction and implantology means your care stays in experienced hands from start to finish.
Oral Surgery Services We Offer
From extractions to jaw joint issues, we handle the procedures that go beyond routine dental work. Here's what falls under our oral surgery services.
Simple & Wisdom Tooth Extractions
Sometimes a tooth can't be saved. Deep decay, a bad fracture, advanced gum disease, or crowding can all make extraction the smartest move. And an extraction is rarely welcome news; putting it off usually leads to more pain and larger problems over time.
Simple Extractions: If the tooth is visible and accessible, a simple extraction is usually all it takes. Your dentist numbs the area, loosens the tooth, and removes it. The whole procedure is quicker than most patients expect.
Surgical Extractions: When a tooth is broken below the gumline, partially impacted, or positioned in a tricky spot, a surgical approach is needed. The dentist makes a small incision to access the tooth and may need to remove it in sections. It may sound intense, but the procedure is routine, and recovery is manageable.
Wisdom Tooth Extractions: Wisdom teeth are the most common reason patients end up in the oral surgery chair. Most people don't have enough room in their jaw for them. When they come in sideways, get stuck under the gum, or start pushing against your other teeth, they need to come out.
Not every wisdom tooth causes problems. But when they do, the issues tend to compound. Impacted wisdom teeth can lead to infection, cyst formation, damage to neighboring teeth, and shifting that throws off your whole bite. Our team evaluates your wisdom teeth with advanced imaging and recommends removal only when it's actually needed.
Recovery from wisdom tooth extraction depends on how involved the case is. Simple cases bounce back in a few days. Impacted teeth that required more surgical work may take a week or two before you feel back to normal. Either way, you'll get clear instructions on managing pain, swelling, and what to eat while you heal.
Oral Pathology
Your mouth changes constantly. Most of those changes are harmless. But some can point to something more serious. The tricky part is that early-stage oral conditions usually don't hurt, which makes them easy to brush off.
Oral pathology focuses on diagnosing and treating abnormal conditions in the mouth, jaw, and surrounding tissues. This can range from a sore that lingers longer than it should to a lump or growth that needs a closer look. Symptoms worth having checked include:
A sore or ulcer that hasn't healed in two weeks or more
A white or red patch on the gums, tongue, or inner cheeks
A lump, thickening, or rough spot in the mouth
Numbness or tenderness in any part of the mouth or lips
Trouble chewing, swallowing, or moving the jaw
Hoarseness or a sore throat that won't clear up
Our dentists screen for oral abnormalities at your regular visits. If something looks suspicious, a biopsy may be recommended; a small tissue sample is taken and sent to a lab to determine exactly what's going on. It's quick, and it gives a clear answer.
Catching problems early is critical in oral pathology. The sooner it's found, the simpler the treatment and the better the outcome.
TMJ Treatment
The TMJ, or temporomandibular joint, is the hinge connecting your lower jaw to your skull. You use it every time you chew, talk, yawn, or swallow. When it's working fine, you never think about it. When it's not, it can disrupt your whole day. TMJ disorders show up in a lot of different ways:
Pain or tenderness in your jaw, especially when chewing
Clicking, popping, or grinding when you open and close your mouth
Your jaw locking open or shut
Headaches or earaches that don't seem to have a clear cause
Pain spreading into your face, neck, or shoulders
Trouble opening your mouth all the way
What causes it varies just as much. Clenching or grinding your teeth, a misaligned bite, joint arthritis, stress, or an old jaw injury can all play a role. Sometimes it's a combination of things.
Our team starts by figuring out what's behind the problem. They examine the joint, look at your bite, and go through your symptoms before putting together a plan.
Conservative Treatment
Most TMJ cases respond well to non-surgical approaches. A custom night guard or splint keeps you from grinding your teeth down and allows the joint to rest and recover. Anti-inflammatory meds take care of the pain and swelling so you can get through the day without jaw pain.
Jaw exercises help loosen things up and build strength in the muscles that support the joint. And sometimes the small lifestyle adjustments can make a meaningful difference: cutting back on stress, skipping the hard candy, and giving your jaw a break when it's flaring up.
Advanced Treatment
If conservative care isn't getting it done, other options become appropriate. Corticosteroid injections can calm inflammation in the joint and bring relief. When there's structural damage involved, surgery might be considered.
Our dentists go over everything with you first and only bring up surgery when the non-surgical options have truly been exhausted. Most TMJ patients see real improvement without surgery. Sticking with the treatment plan consistently is usually what makes the biggest difference in the long run.
Why Choose New Smiles Dental Implant Center for Oral Surgery in Houston, TX?
Oral surgery requires precision, experience, and a calm hand. Our lead dentist, Dr. Hwang, has advanced training in surgical extraction and implantology, which gives him the skill set to handle everything from a straightforward tooth pull to more complex surgical cases.
What patients notice most is how the experience feels. The team takes time to explain what's happening at every step. You know what the procedure involves, how long recovery takes, and what it costs before anything starts. There are no vague answers and no surprise bills.
Everything happens in-house. Imaging, diagnostics, surgery, and follow-up all take place under the same roof with the same team. This keeps your care coordinated and eliminates the need for outside referrals.
We accept most PPO dental insurance plans. Financing through CareCredit and Cherry is available. Our practice also offers an in-house dental membership plan for patients without insurance. We serve patients across Houston, Bellaire, Alief, Westchase, Chinatown, Sharpstown, Uptown, River Oaks, and surrounding communities.
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If you're dealing with a tooth that needs extraction, a jaw that won't stop aching, or something in your mouth that doesn't look right, we can help. We offer oral surgery services in Houston, TX, across two convenient locations in Bellaire and near the Galleria. Call us today for an appointment.