Oral Surgery Orangeville

Oral surgery covers procedures such as tooth extraction, wisdom tooth removal, dental implant placement, bone grafting, and treatment of some gum and jaw problems. At U Smile Dentistry in Orangeville, these procedures are provided by our general dentists after an assessment. Procedures outside a general practice’s scope — such as complex jaw surgery — are referred to an oral and maxillofacial surgeon, and we will explain that referral if it applies to you.

Recovery depends on the procedure and on how your body heals. Many patients return to normal routines within a few days of a straightforward extraction, while more involved surgery can take longer. Following your aftercare instructions closely — including any medication and dietary guidance — supports healing. Avoid tobacco and alcohol while you recover, as both slow healing. If you have sharp or persistent pain around the surgical area, or swelling that increases instead of settling, contact our dental team in Orangeville at (519) 307-6300.

Oral surgery at our clinic is performed with local anesthesia, which numbs the treatment area while you remain awake. For some procedures, IV sedation may also be an option: at U Smile Dentistry, IV sedation is offered in scheduled sessions, and whether it suits your procedure and your health is decided at your assessment. We will explain exactly what to expect before your appointment, including how you will feel afterwards and whether you should arrange for someone to take you home.

No. You can contact U Smile Dentistry directly at (519) 307-6300 to book an assessment, whether or not another dentist has referred you. At the assessment, your dentist examines the area, reviews imaging, and explains your options. If your case would be better handled by a specialist, we will arrange that referral and share your records with your permission.

Not always. A tooth with a fracture below the gumline, decay that has destroyed too much of its structure, or advanced gum disease that has loosened it may not be restorable, and keeping it can put neighbouring teeth and bone at risk. When a tooth can reasonably be saved, we will explain that option too — for example with root canal therapy — so the decision to remove a tooth is one you understand and agree to, not a surprise.

Some oral surgery services — including tooth removal — are covered for eligible patients under the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP), and certain services require preauthorization before treatment. Coverage depends on your eligibility and on the specific procedure, so it should never be assumed in advance: confirm your active coverage and any preauthorization before care. Our CDCP information page explains the program, and the official CDCP Dental Benefits Guide linked at the top of this page lists the covered services.

Some soreness and swelling in the first days are normal and should steadily improve. Contact U Smile Dentistry at (519) 307-6300 if pain or swelling increases after initially improving, if bleeding does not settle, or if you develop a fever or a bad taste that does not go away. Seek urgent medical care if you have difficulty breathing or swallowing. Your aftercare sheet lists the instructions for your specific procedure — follow it, and call us if anything on it is unclear.