Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery in Vista, CA

At Sycamore Dental, we are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of head and neck conditions.

Dr. Sarkaria and Dr. Englert can properly address these issues and help restore your health and comfort. Schedule your appointment at Sycamore Dental today to learn more:

• Tooth extractions
• Wisdom teeth extractions
• Bone grafting
• Dental implants
• Oral cancers
• Sleep apnea

Wisdom Teeth Extractions

Your wisdom teeth are the third and final set of molars to grow, usually in your late teens or early twenties. They emerge in the four back corners of your mouth, with two on top and two on the bottom.

While it’s still possible for your wisdom teeth to grow in without any issues, most adults experience discomfort, crowding, and difficulties with their wisdom teeth. Approximately five million people have their wisdom teeth removed every year.

Signs You Need Your Wisdom Teeth Removed

Call Sycamore Dental if you have started to experience any the following symptoms of wisdom teeth complications:

• Trapped food and bacteria in the the back of the mouth
• Pain, swelling, and stiffness in the jaw
• Changes to surrounding teeth, including shifting and crowding
• Damage to roots of nearby teeth or bone
• Unpleasant taste or odor in your mouth
• Difficulty opening your mouth

Impacted Wisdom Teeth

It’s especially important to have your wisdom teeth removed if they are impacted. This means they don’t have enough room to emerge through the gums without damaging nearby teeth. They may get stuck in any of the following positions:

• Growing at an angle toward other teeth
• Lying down” within the jawbone
• Staying trapped within the jawbone

In order to prevent the pain, infection, and crowding associated with wisdom teeth, it’s important to see your dentist every six months and schedule your wisdom teeth extraction procedure as soon as your dentist advises.

The Wisdom Teeth Extraction Procedure

The wisdom teeth extraction process is a safe, standard procedure performed across the country every day. Here are the steps you can expect:

• Local anesthesia or conscious sedation prevents pain, discomfort, and anxiety remove the tissue and bone surrounding all four wisdom teeth
• Wisdom teeth are extracted from their sockets
• Stitches close each extraction site

Recovery lasts about three to five days. You can expect slight bleeding and swelling during the first 24 hours, and your jaw may feel stiff after the anesthesia wears off. Fortunately, standard over-the-counter pain medications can reduce your symptoms and provide relief. Your team at Sycamore Dental is here to provide the help and support you need every step of the way.

Tooth Extractions

A tooth extraction is a relatively simple and standard procedure that removes a tooth from your mouth. There are a few different reasons your dentist may recommend that you undergo a tooth extraction.

In most cases, tooth extractions are used as a last resort when the affected teeth cannot be saved through other measures. These situations often include:

• Teeth that are severely decayed
• Teeth that are causing extreme pain
• Loose teeth as a result of periodontal disease
• Extra teeth causing overcrowding
• A fractured or malformed tooth that needs to be removed
• Severe tooth decay that can’t be resolved with root canal therapy

Simple tooth extractions are relatively quick and simple. Using only local anesthetic, your dentist will remove the tooth from its socket and pack the empty gum tissue with gauze.

In other cases, a tooth is extracted to improve the health of surrounding teeth, such as prior to placing orthodontic braces or when extra teeth cause spacing issues in the mouth.

Depending on the type of extraction you need, your procedure may be simple or require surgery. Either way, we here to guide you through a successful tooth extraction experience.

General Anesthesia

Most forms of sedation dentistry simply help to relax patients while they are still awake, but general anesthesia is different. General anesthesia combines a sedative and pain reliever to place patients into an unconscious state. We have board certified dental/medical anesthesiologists that assist our team to treat you or your loved one if general anesthesia is necessary for their dental care. Consultation before scheduling general anesthesia is required. We understand each patient is unique and may require a creative approach.  Please call our team at 760-598-9654 so we can help you navigate this process.

Bone Grafting

Bone grafting is often needed during surgical removal of teeth . The bone grafting material forms a matrix in your jaw bone. The bone grafting helps with clotting, reduces post op pain, decreases chance of dry socket, provides a scaffolding for new bone growth and can be used to protect exposed teeth and defects caused by cyst. In order to complete restorative dental procedures such as the placement of dental implants, bridge work or dentures in the future. The  preparation of  the foundation is important.. Without a strong jawbone of sufficient height, depth, and width, dental implants can’t be successfully placed.