Oral Surgery in Marlborough MA

Do you have a tooth that needs to be removed? Visit our Marlborough office to learn how Dr Tong’s skill and expertise can make the process as easy as possible. We can take care of all sorts of extractions, from simple to complex.

That includes wisdom tooth extraction. Even if you have wisdom teeth with full bony impaction, we can remove them. If you’re currently experiencing pain or inflammation because of these teeth, you’ll appreciate the difference that extraction can make.

Your teeth are hard on the outside, but there’s soft tissue inside. Injury or decay can cause this tissue to become infected. When that happens, you may need a root canal. That’s a procedure to clear out the infected material and replace it with a filling. Afterward, dentists often place a crown on the treated tooth.

Most general dentists perform root canals, but molar root canals require special expertise. The team at Union Dental can handle root canals anywhere in your mouth. Whether you have a front tooth in need of repair or one way at the back of your mouth, we can provide the care that you need.

Like a root canal, an apicoectomy treats the inside of your tooth. This surgery is also known as a root-end resection. To perform it, the dentist goes through your gums to the tip of the tooth root. The tip is removed, and a filling is placed there.

Some people need apicoectomies as a follow-up after root canal treatment. If your dentist recommends this procedure, it’s smart to listen. Otherwise, you may lose that tooth. Fortunately, apicoectomies performed by a skilled dentist like Dr Tong are usually successful at preserving the affected teeth

If your teeth are extracted or fall out, traditional dentures aren’t the only option. Instead, you may qualify for dental implants, which are titanium posts that bond to your jawbone. Implants can support dental crowns or snap-in dentures.

Implants are best for people whose natural teeth are missing or significantly decayed. If your teeth have good roots, but you wish they were more attractive, consider dental veneers instead. Veneers cover the front of your teeth to give you a beautiful smile.

Normally, baby teeth fall out, and the permanent teeth move in to take their place. Sometimes, though, the adult teeth don’t erupt as they should. In that case, your oral surgeon may perform an exposure and bracketing procedure.

This involves going through the gum to access the hidden tooth. Then, the surgeon can attach a bracket with a chain. The chain connects to your braces or other orthodontia. Over time, the impacted tooth will be guided into its proper position.

Having a tooth removed can affect the shape of your jawbone. Yours may need to be reshaped in a procedure known as an alveoplasty. This can be especially important if you plan to get dental implants.

Sometimes, an oral surgeon will perform an alveoplasty in conjunction with a tooth extraction. Other times, the procedure will be performed later. Dr Tong can provide recommendations about whether you will need a reshaping procedure and when it should be done.

Some patients develop excess bone growths along their upper or lower jaws. These growths are known as tori. They can become uncomfortable or make it hard to keep your teeth clean.

If that happens, you may need to have the tori reduced or removed. Many patients are good candidates for laser oral surgery to remove the growths.

At our Union Dental offices in Marlborough, Worcester and Shrewsbury, we also perform 3D CT imaging and biopsy cancer screenings. Schedule your oral surgery appointment with Dr Tong today.