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Oral Surgery

Union, MO

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Oral Surgery

Oral Surgery. Most area dentists observe patients, and then rely on referrals when oral surgery is required. That patient gets comfortable with a certain dentist, however then needs to forge 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 more than 30 years of experience in oral surgical services in the Greater St. Louis area.

Phone us at 314-739-1222 for our Maryland Heights office, 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 assisting patients reach optimal oral health — before, during, and after oral surgery. If you are tired of feeling ashamed by an imperfect smile or are living with the pain and inconvenience of missing or damaged teeth, the experts at Martin Dental & Associates provide the best 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 instilling conviction in patients.

Martin Dental & Associates is proud to be responsible for your oral surgery near Union, 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 personalized, gradual procedure all through the surgical process. He has vast experience in many types of oral surgery, including:

  • All on 4 — involves using four dental implants to construct a full, permanent dental bridge to give you the smile you want without using dentures. Most often completed in three oral surgery sessions, 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. Typically created and implanted in two oral surgery sessions, but can depend upon a patient’s oral health.
  • Restoration of dental implants — titanium pieces implanted into a patient’s jawbone amid oral surgery to offer support and a natural appearance. Ideal for patients missing teeth due to gum disease or an accident and conveniently finished 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 are often completed in as few as two sessions.
  • Full mouth rehabilitation — the process of employing various materials and methods (most often titanium implants, porcelain crowns and porcelain veneers) to reconstruct a patient’s smile. Involves several serious oral surgerys and numerous sessions.
  • Implant supported dentures — are a more permanent solution than conventional dentures and typically take at least two surgeries to complete.
  • TMJ therapy — deals with your temporomandibular joints, which act as hinges in your jaw. Most routine indications 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 create a personalized treatment plan in one or two sessions.
  • Tooth colored fillings — assist in achieving a pristine and natural looking smile by seamlessly blending in with the look of your existing teeth. Typically finished in one session.
  • Wisdom teeth removal — a necessary evil for most people. Dr. Martin offers wisdom teeth extraction for patients of all ages in one visit.

Preparing For Oral Surgery

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

  • Be sure that your living space is clean and neat, so that you are comfortable for at least a few days, if needed.
  • Incline your bed, so that you can be comfortable and alleviate 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.

Following 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 understands 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 first-time patients. When you select Martin Dental & Associates for all of your dental needs, you can be sure that someone is on your side that cares about your total health and is dedicated to assuring that you are confident with your smile.

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