Dental Implants
Single tooth implants, implant-supported bridges and implant-retained dentures. A long-term way to replace missing teeth.
Read More about Dental ImplantsExtractions, Wisdom Teeth & Oral Surgery
When a tooth has to come out, we make it as calm and comfortable as possible.
Oral Surgery
Gentle care for a tough day.
Nobody looks forward to having a tooth pulled. We get it. Our goal is to keep you comfortable, keep you informed and get you back to normal quickly.
We always try to save a tooth first. When that is not possible, Dr. Patel explains why, what the procedure involves and what your options are for replacing the tooth afterward.
If a case is complex enough that a specialist is the better choice, we will tell you upfront and help with the referral.
Dr. Nisha Patel, DDS
University of Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry · 19+ years of practice
Our Procedures
Oral surgery in a familiar office.
Most of these procedures are done with local anesthesia in a single visit.
Simple / Surgical Extractions
Simple extractions remove a visible tooth. Surgical extractions handle broken teeth or teeth that have not fully come in.
Wisdom Teeth Extractions
Wisdom teeth that are impacted, crowded or causing pain and swelling are often best removed in the late teens or early twenties.
Bone Graft
A bone graft rebuilds jawbone after an extraction or bone loss, often to prepare for a dental implant.
Implant options →Do my wisdom teeth need to come out?
Not always. If your wisdom teeth come in straight, have room and you can keep them clean, they may be fine. We usually recommend removal when they are impacted (stuck under the gum or bone), coming in at an angle, causing repeated gum infections, or crowding nearby teeth. X-rays tell us a lot, and we will show you what we see.
Recovering after an extraction
- Bite on gauze for the first 30 to 45 minutes to help a clot form
- Skip straws, smoking and spitting for a few days. They can dislodge the clot and cause a dry socket
- Stick to soft, cool foods at first: yogurt, smoothies (with a spoon), soup that is not hot, mashed potatoes
- Use ice on the outside of your face for swelling the first day
- Take any medication exactly as directed and call us if pain gets worse after day three
Replacing an extracted tooth
A missing back tooth can let nearby teeth tip and shift over time. Talk with us about replacing it with a dental implant, a bridge or a partial denture. Sometimes we place a bone graft right at the time of extraction to keep your implant options open.
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to recover from a tooth extraction?
Most people feel better within a few days. A simple extraction site usually heals in one to two weeks. Wisdom teeth can take a little longer.
What is a dry socket?
A dry socket happens when the blood clot in the extraction site is lost too early, exposing the bone. It causes throbbing pain a few days after the extraction. Call us if this happens; it is treatable.
Do you remove wisdom teeth in the office?
Yes, many wisdom teeth can be removed right in our office. For very complex impacted cases, we may refer you to an oral surgeon.
Why would I need a bone graft?
A bone graft rebuilds bone in the jaw where it has been lost. It is most often done to make sure there is enough bone to hold a dental implant.
Two offices, one dentist. Oral Surgery is available at our Sugar Land office (12921 West Bellfort Ave, (281) 240-1177) and our Houston office (12861 Gulf Freeway, (281) 922-1919). Walk-ins welcome, free parking at both.
Related Care
Other services you may need.
Most patients need more than one kind of care over the years. Here is where to go next.
Emergency & Walk-In Care
Toothache, swelling, a broken tooth or a lost crown? Call us first. Walk-ins are welcome at both offices.
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Root Canal Treatment
Root canal treatment for all teeth, including molars. We relieve the pain, clear the infection and save your natural tooth.
Read More about Root Canal TreatmentTooth pain or wisdom teeth trouble?
Call either office. We will see you quickly and talk through your options.
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