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What is Oral Surgery?

Oral surgery is specifically designed to enhance, restore and protect your smile. We offer many different surgical procedures that can be done on both adult and pediatric patients. We even offer sedation, which can make the surgical process a lot easier and more comfortable for you. Oral surgery is personalized to each of our patients for optimal dental care.

Oral surgery covers a variety of procedures designed to protect, restore, and enhance your smile. At Twin Oaks Family Dental, we perform most oral surgeries right here in our O'Fallon office, often with same-day convenience and comfort-focused sedation options to help you stay relaxed throughout treatment.

Our goal is to provide care that is personalized to your needs—whether it’s removing a problematic tooth, placing a dental implant, or preventing future issues with wisdom teeth.


Why Might Oral Surgery Be Needed?

Oral surgery can be recommended for many reasons, including:
  • Preparing for other dental treatments – Extractions before dentures or implants
  • Preventive care – Removing impacted wisdom teeth before they cause pain or infection
  • Restoring your smile – Placing dental implants to replace missing teeth
  • Treating infections or damage – Addressing issues that can’t be solved with general dentistry alone
By handling most procedures in-house, we help reduce wait times and avoid the hassle of multiple referrals.

Who is a Candidate for Oral Surgery?

To determine if you're a good candidate for oral surgery, we will perform an exam, take x-rays and review your medical history. This allows us to determine if you're healthy enough to undergo the procedure that is needed. Surgery can be performed on young and older patients, and it is done on an as needed basis. We are here to help answer any questions that you might have regarding oral surgery.
Before recommending any procedure, our team performs a comprehensive exam, digital X-rays, and a health review to ensure you’re a good candidate. Oral surgery can be safely performed on both adults and children when needed, and we’ll always discuss your options thoroughly before moving forward.

What happens during the Oral Surgery process?

What to Expect During Oral Surgery

  1. Consultation & Planning – We review your needs, answer your questions, and create a customized treatment plan.
  2. Sedation & Comfort Options – We offer several sedation choices to keep you relaxed throughout the procedure.
  3. Same-Day Care – Many oral surgeries can be performed in a single visit for your convenience.
  4. Post-Op Support – Our team provides clear instructions and is always available if you have questions after your procedure.

Schedule Your Oral Surgery Consultation

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