Oral Surgery
In Scarborough
When dental issues require more than routine care, oral surgery provides effective solutions to restore your oral health and prevent future complications. At Oasis Dental Centre in Scarborough, we offer comprehensive oral surgery services designed with your comfort in mind. Whether you need a tooth extraction, wisdom teeth removal, dental implants, or bone grafting, our patient-centred approach ensures support at every step of your treatment.
We understand that oral surgery can feel overwhelming, especially for patients with dental anxiety. That’s why we take the time to explain each procedure in detail, address your concerns, and offer sedation options such as nitrous oxide to help you relax. Our goal is to provide gentle, effective care that protects long-term oral health while keeping you comfortable throughout your treatment.
Tooth Extractions
Sometimes a tooth cannot be saved through restorative treatments like fillings or crowns, making extraction necessary to protect your overall oral health and prevent further complications. Common reasons include severe decay, advanced gum disease, irreparable fractures, orthodontic crowding, and impacted teeth that cannot emerge properly through the gums.
Before the procedure, we discuss any anxiety concerns and determine the most appropriate numbing option — whether single-tooth anesthesia, traditional local anesthetic, or nitrous oxide sedation. We walk you through what to expect at every step and provide detailed aftercare instructions to support a smooth and comfortable recovery.
Wisdom Teeth Removal
Wisdom teeth, or third molars, often cause problems because modern jaws may not have enough space to accommodate them. When these teeth become impacted, they can lead to pain, infection, crowding, and damage to adjacent teeth. Signs that removal may be necessary include pain or pressure at the back of the mouth, swelling or tenderness of the surrounding gums, difficulty fully opening the mouth, recurring infections around partially erupted teeth, and crowding or shifting of other teeth.
A thorough examination and X-rays are used to determine whether removal is the right course of action. Wisdom teeth that are healthy, fully erupted, and properly positioned may not require extraction. When removal is indicated, early intervention helps prevent more serious complications from developing over time.
When extraction is recommended, we discuss sedation options to ensure you are comfortable throughout the procedure. Nitrous oxide and local anesthesia are available depending on your needs and preferences. Detailed aftercare instructions are provided following treatment to support a smooth and comfortable recovery.
Dental Implants
Dental implants are a long-lasting solution for replacing missing teeth. Unlike dentures or bridges that rest on the gums or rely on adjacent teeth for support, implants act like natural tooth roots — providing stable anchors for restorations that look, feel, and function like your original teeth. The process involves placing a titanium post into the jawbone, where it fuses through osseointegration to form a strong, permanent foundation.
The benefits of dental implants extend beyond aesthetics. By integrating with the jawbone, implants help prevent bone loss and maintain facial structure over time. They restore full chewing ability, eliminate the discomfort associated with removable dentures, and protect neighbouring teeth from the shifting that can occur when a gap is left untreated.
Single Implants
For one missing tooth, a single dental implant replaces the natural tooth root. After healing, a custom crown is attached to match the surrounding teeth in colour, shape, and size. This preserves jawbone density, protects adjacent teeth, and restores chewing function. Unlike traditional bridges, implants do not require alteration of healthy teeth. The process typically includes consultation and planning, implant placement, a 3–6 month healing period, and attachment of the permanent crown.
Implant-Supported Dentures
For patients missing most or all teeth on an arch, implant-supported dentures offer stability far beyond traditional removable dentures. These dentures attach to several strategically placed implants, preventing slipping or clicking, improving chewing ability, and preserving jawbone density. Dentures can be removable for cleaning or fixed permanently, providing greater comfort.
Three-Unit Bridges
When replacing two or three adjacent teeth, a three-unit implant bridge provides a stable, cost-effective solution. Two implants support the bridge, reducing treatment complexity while ensuring natural appearance and function. This permanent restoration is cared for like natural teeth with routine brushing and flossing.
Bone Grafting
Successful dental implants require sufficient jawbone density and volume to support the implant post. When teeth are lost, the bone that once supported them gradually deteriorates through a process called resorption, and the longer you wait to replace missing teeth, the more bone loss can occur.
Bone grafting rebuilds the necessary foundation for implant placement. During the procedure, bone material — sourced from your own body, a donor, or synthetic alternatives — is placed in the area where bone has been lost. Over time, this graft material encourages your body to generate new bone, strengthening the site and creating a stable base for implants.
Bone grafting may be recommended in cases such as long periods of missing teeth that have caused bone resorption, tooth loss from infection or trauma, advanced gum disease, ridge augmentation to create proper contours for implant placement, or sinus lift procedures for the upper back jaw. In some cases, bone grafting is performed several months before implant placement, while in others it can be combined with implant surgery if bone loss is minimal.
Your Oral Surgery Provider in Scarborough
Ready to discuss your oral surgery needs? Contact Oasis Dental Centre today to schedule a consultation. We accept most insurance plans, offer flexible payment options, and work with your schedule to make quality oral surgery accessible to families throughout Scarborough.
We look forward to helping you achieve optimal oral health with compassionate, skilled surgical care.