Oral Surgery Services at Our Queens, NY Location
Wisdom Tooth Extraction
Third molars — commonly known as wisdom teeth — are the last teeth to emerge, typically in the late teens or early twenties. For most patients, the jaw simply doesn't have enough room to accommodate them properly. The result is often impaction, overcrowding, misalignment, or chronic pain.
Common problems caused by wisdom teeth include:
- Growing at an angle toward neighboring teeth, damaging them over time
- Becoming partially or fully impacted (trapped beneath the gumline)
- Creating hard-to-clean pockets that collect bacteria and lead to decay or infection
- Pushing existing teeth out of alignment
At Kew Gardens Dental Arts, our Queens oral surgeons use advanced imaging and minimally invasive surgical techniques to remove wisdom teeth safely and with maximum comfort. Many patients experience immediate pain relief and a smoother recovery than they expected under our expert care. For patients with dental anxiety, sedation dentistry is available for this procedure.
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Tooth Extractions
When a tooth is too severely damaged, decayed, or infected to save through a root canal or other restorative treatment, extraction becomes the most responsible path forward — protecting your surrounding teeth, your jawbone, and your overall oral health.
Our Queens oral surgeons perform both simple extractions (for visible teeth) and surgical extractions (for broken, impacted, or partially erupted teeth) with careful technique and thorough anesthesia. You will be numb before any treatment begins, and sedation options are available for patients who want additional relaxation.
After extraction, we don't just send you home — we discuss your tooth replacement options right away so there's a plan in place for restoring your smile. Depending on your situation, that may mean a dental implant, a dental bridge, or dentures. If you have an urgent situation, we also offer same-day emergency extractions.
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Dental Implants
Dental implants are the gold standard for replacing missing teeth — and for good reason. These small titanium posts are surgically placed into the jawbone, where they integrate with the bone over time (a process called osseointegration) to create a permanent, stable foundation for crowns, bridges, or implant-supported dentures.
Unlike removable options, implants:
- Function like natural teeth — you eat, speak, and care for them the same way
- Preserve the jawbone by stimulating it the way natural tooth roots do, preventing the bone loss that typically follows tooth loss
- Don't affect neighboring teeth — no need to grind down adjacent healthy teeth the way a traditional bridge requires
- Last for decades — often a lifetime with proper care
Whether you're missing one tooth, several, or need full-arch restoration, our Queens implant surgeons will evaluate your bone density, gum health, and treatment goals to develop a personalized plan. We also offer mini dental implants for patients who need a more affordable or lower-bone-volume option.
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What to Expect Before, During & After Oral Surgery
Before your procedure:Every oral surgery at our Queens office begins with a thorough dental exam and digital X-rays. We review your medical history and current medications, explain the procedure in full, and answer every question you have before anything begins. You'll always know exactly what to expect.
During your procedure:Local anesthesia is used to completely numb the surgical area. Sedation options are available for patients who want deeper relaxation — from nitrous oxide for mild anxiety to oral conscious sedation for more significant dental fear. Our surgeons use minimally invasive techniques whenever possible to reduce healing time and post-operative discomfort.
After your procedure:You'll receive detailed post-operative instructions tailored to your specific surgery. Most patients are surprised by how manageable recovery is, particularly with the minimally invasive approach our team uses. We remain available for any questions during your recovery, and follow-up care is coordinated seamlessly within our Queens office.
