Oral Surgery in Palm Beach
A tooth that aches every time you bite down, a wisdom tooth that keeps your jaw sore, or a gap you'd like filled with something permanent can quietly take over your day. These problems affect how you eat, sleep, and focus, and they rarely improve on their own. For patients in Palm Beach, our team at Family Dental Care provides oral surgery in our West Palm Beach office. You can address these concerns with the same dentists who know your smile, without being sent elsewhere for a separate surgical practice.
Oral surgery covers procedures that treat the teeth, gums, and jawbone beyond routine fillings or cleanings. In our office, that includes simple extractions for teeth that are visible and accessible, surgical extractions for teeth that are broken at the gumline or difficult to reach, and wisdom teeth removal. It also includes bone grafting to rebuild areas of the jaw, and the surgical side of dental implant placement.
Because we offer general, restorative, periodontal, and prosthodontic care under one roof, oral surgery is usually one step in a larger plan rather than a stand-alone event. A tooth we remove today may later be replaced with an implant, a bridge, or a denture. Drs. Michael Westcott and Sujay Trivedi plan with that next step in mind from the start.
Patients come to us for oral surgery for many different reasons. Some of the most common include:
- A tooth too damaged or decayed to save with a filling, crown, or root canal
- Wisdom teeth that are crowding neighboring teeth or causing pain and swelling
- A cracked or broken tooth after an injury that needs urgent attention
- Bone loss in the jaw that must be rebuilt before an implant can be placed
- Missing teeth you'd like to replace with implants, implant-supported bridges, or implant-supported dentures
Each situation calls for a different approach. Someone with a painful, broken tooth may need an emergency visit, which we offer. Someone planning a full-arch restoration, such as All-on-X dental implants, may need extractions, grafting, and implant placement coordinated across several appointments. Our role is to explain your options clearly so you can decide what fits your health, schedule, and goals.
You don't need a referral to see us for oral surgery. If you live in Palm Beach and something doesn't feel right, you can call us directly and we'll schedule an exam.
What to Expect During Your Visit
Your care begins with a thorough dental exam. We look at the affected tooth or area, review your health history, and talk through what you're experiencing. From there, we explain what we recommend and why, what the procedure involves, and what alternatives may exist. We want you to understand the plan before anything begins.
On the day of your procedure, we numb the area so you stay comfortable. For patients who feel nervous about dental work, we offer oral sedation to help you relax. A simple extraction is often brief. Surgical extractions, wisdom teeth removal, grafting, and implant placement take more time, and we'll tell you in advance what your appointment will look like. Parents bringing a child are welcome to stay in the treatment room.
Healing and Aftercare
Recovery is an important part of any oral surgery, and we make sure you leave knowing how to care for yourself at home. Before you go, we'll review instructions specific to your procedure. These may cover managing discomfort, what and when to eat, keeping the area clean, and which activities to limit while you heal.
We stay involved after your procedure. If you have questions or something seems off as you recover, call our office and our team will help. When surgery is part of a larger plan, such as an implant or new denture, your follow-up visits also keep the next phase on track. For implant patients, that includes ongoing implant maintenance to help protect your investment over time.
Insurance and Payment Options
We accept all major PPO insurance plans and file claims on your behalf. Before treatment begins, we'll review your plan with you so you know what to expect. That way, there are fewer surprises once the work is done.
If you don't have dental insurance, we welcome self-pay patients. Our team will go over the cost of your recommended treatment ahead of time so you can plan with confidence. Whether you need a single extraction or a multi-step restoration, we'll help you understand the financial side as clearly as the clinical side.
If a troublesome tooth, wisdom teeth, or missing teeth are on your mind, our West Palm Beach team is ready to help you take the next step. Contact Family Dental Care to schedule your oral surgery consultation.