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Oral Surgery

North St. Louis County, MO

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Oral Surgery

Oral Surgery. Most area dentists examine patients, and then rely on referrals when oral surgery is necessary. That patient gets familiar with a certain dentist, however then needs to build a relationship with another so as to be semi-complacent with someone performing oral surgery. That is unheard of at Dr. John Martin Dental & Associates. Dr. Martin has over 30 years of experience in oral surgical services in the Greater St. Louis area.

Phone us at 314-739-1222 for our Maryland Heights location, or 573-764-2425 for our Gerard location, or reach out to us today to schedule an appointment. New patients are always welcome at either location.

Our team is passionate about helping patients reach optimal oral health — before, during, and after oral surgery. If you are sick of being embarrassed because of an imperfect smile or are dealing with the pain and inconvenience of missing or damaged teeth, the experts at Martin Dental & Associates offer the top options in oral surgery in the Greater St. Louis area. We understand, oral surgery doesn’t seem like a walk in the park, or sound fun. Dr. John Martin builds a personalized oral surgery plan, abating concern and inducing courage in patients.

Martin Dental & Associates is proud to be responsible for your oral surgery near North St. Louis County, MO, a task we don't take lightly. We provide several high-quality services, including:

Types of Oral Surgery

No matter your oral surgery needs in the St. Louis area, Dr. Martin is the dentist for you. He will diagnose and then develop and follow a customized, step-by-step procedure all through the surgical process. He has ample experience in many types of oral surgery, including:

  • All on 4 — calls for utilizing four dental implants to build a full, permanent dental bridge to give you the smile you want without applying dentures. Most often completed in three oral surgery appointments, including one or two consultations and surgery.
  • Crowns and bridges — come in different styles, including full and partial, and are completed with a set of zirconium or porcelain crowns. Most often designed and implanted in two oral surgery appointments, but can rely on a patient’s oral health.
  • Restoration of dental implants — titanium devices implanted into a patient’s jawbone amid oral surgery to offer support and a conventional appearance. Best for patients missing teeth due to gum disease or an accident and conveniently completed in as few as one or two sessions.
  • Endodontics/Root canal therapyEndodontics is concerned with the dental pulp or soft issues inside a tooth. Dr. John Martin’s oral surgery team is in its fourth decade offering endodontics and comfortable and effective root canal therapy, which can be completed in as few as two sessions.
  • Full mouth rehabilitation — the process of utilizing different materials and methods (most often titanium implants, porcelain crowns and porcelain veneers) to rebuild a patient’s smile. Calls for several serious oral surgerys and numerous appointments.
  • Implant supported dentures — are a more permanent solution than traditional dentures and often take at least two surgeries to complete.
  • TMJ therapy — involves your temporomandibular joints, which act as hinges in your jaw. Most common symptoms include clicking or popping sound when opening your jaw, face pain, jaw pain, or pain when chewing. Dr. Martin’s oral surgery team can assess your symptoms and implement a customized treatment plan in one or two sessions.
  • Tooth colored fillings — help achieve a flawless and natural looking smile by seamlessly blending in with the look of your existing teeth. Often completed in one session.
  • Wisdom teeth removal — a necessary evil for most people. Dr. Martin offers wisdom teeth removal for patients of all ages in one visit.

Preparing For Oral Surgery

Much like surgery on any other part of the body, oral surgery requires some preparation. The Martin Dental & Associates team has developed a protocol to follow so as to put yourself in the best possible mindset for oral surgery. Be sure to:

  • Make sure that your living space is neat and clean, so that you are comfortable for at least a few days, if needed.
  • Incline your bed, so that you can be comfortable and diminish stress on your mouth.
  • Prearrange for transportation after your oral surgery.
  • Follow your oral surgery treatment plan from Martin Dental & Associates. Dr. Martin will have you refrain from eating or drinking anything for an allotted time prior to your procedure.

After your oral surgery, the Martin Dental & Associates team thinks it is best to adhere to the following:

  • Do not smoke or drink alcohol after oral surgery. These will slow the healing process.
  • Rather than brushing your teeth, rinse your mouth with salt water every few hours
  • Be patient with yourself. Recovery from oral surgery takes time.
  • Follow up with Martin Dental & Associates. Dr. Martin has a postsurgery plan in place just for you.

Oral Surgery | Martin & Associates St. Louis Area Dentists

Dr. Martin knows the significance of making quality dental care accessible and affordable to local St. Louis residents. Native St. Louisans, the Martin Dental & Associates staff anticipate creating more local connections, developing relationships with new patients. When you select Martin Dental & Associates for your entire dental needs, you can be confident that someone is on your side that cares about your total health and is dedicated to ensuring that you are confident with your smile.

Great smiles start with us. Reach out to us or call us at 314-739-1222 for our Maryland Heights office, or 573-764-2425 for our Gerard location today to schedule an appointment.