As far as oral surgery goes, when you’re talking about removing wisdom teeth, you have to, again, get an understanding of the patient that’s in front of you. What are their concerns? Do they want to be completely sedated? Because if a patient wants to be completely sedated, we do have the surgeons in place to send them to. If that’s not necessary, I am able to, for the most part, treat that patient in a comfortable way by, one, understanding them, and, two, having enough experience in doing it over the years to know exactly what I’m going in there to do and doing it in an efficient amount of time so that the patient is not restless to having their mouth open for an extended amount of time and causing them to become uncomfortable.
Return Your Smile to Health With Oral Surgery in New Orleans
Dental pain can be caused by problems ranging from cavities to cracked teeth, many of which we can fix with restorative dentistry. At some point, however, you may need oral surgery in New Orleans to relieve your discomfort and return your mouth to health.
No one likes the idea of a surgical procedure. Even so, you’ll know you’re in good hands for your dental surgery with Dr. John Tripp, a Fellow in the Academy of General Dentistry. Only about 6 percent of North American dentists have earned this achievement, which requires hundreds of hours of advanced training.
Along with Dr. Tripp’s training and experience, your oral surgery procedure will go smoothly with:
- Completely private care rooms for calm and quiet
- Panoramic X-rays and other advanced technology that enables us to give you the most precise care possible
- Massage chairs and other comforts to help you relax
- Effective local anesthesia through DentalVibe and the option of receiving dental sedation
If you suspect you may need dental surgery, call us today at 504-266-0664.
Eliminate Pain by Removing Problem Teeth
Teeth that are too damaged for repair can cause a lot of pain – which is why it’s best to extract them ASAP. You may also need to have teeth removed to make room for dentures or other dental restorations.
Using technology like panoramic X-rays helps Dr. Tripp identify potential complications before your procedure starts, so his treatment planning can include strategies for dealing with them. In the case of wisdom teeth removal, for example, he’ll want to know if any of the teeth are impacted.
Since dental surgery is among the most complicated procedures we perform in our office, you’ll appreciate the complete privacy of our care rooms. The calm and quiet atmosphere makes it easy to relax. If you need a little extra help relaxing, we can provide you with a safe oral sedative to take before your appointment.
Call 7 O’Clock Dental, LLC at 504-266-0664 for oral surgery in New Orleans. You can schedule online instead for your convenience. Our office is located near the Central Business District, in historic Uptown New Orleans.
Common Questions About Oral Surgery
Tooth extraction is often needed if a tooth is too damaged to repair or if it is damaging your other teeth. In some cases, you need to have teeth removed to make room for dentures or another dental restoration. If necessary, we’ll recommend an extraction to correct overcrowding or to prepare your mouth for orthodontic treatment.
Your dental insurance or medical insurance may cover a portion of your oral surgery. We recommend you check with your individual carriers to find out what they will and won’t pay for before you have any work done. That way there aren’t any big surprises in store for you. As a convenience, we offer third-party financing through Sunbit.
For the first 24 hours after oral surgery, you shouldn’t attempt any sort of exercise. Doing too much too soon can cause problems. For example, strenuous exercise could loosen the blood clot on a tooth extraction site and cause a painful dry socket. After the first day, limit your exercise to low-impact activities for a few more days to be on the safe side.