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Oral surgery & wisdom teeth

Oral surgery focuses on restoring health and function to your teeth, mouth, and jaw. This includes comfortable wisdom tooth removal, precise extractions to alleviate pain and prevent further issues, bone preservation for future dental solutions, and various minor procedures designed to enhance your overall oral well-being.

Modern dental operatory with a panoramic X-ray on the monitor, dental chair, and surgical instruments ready for oral surgery and wisdom teeth treatment.

At Dental Salon, you benefit from expert oral surgery procedures performed in-house by our highly experienced oral surgery-focused dentist, who possesses extensive dental training and advanced specialty experience. With convenient access at both our Lincoln Park and Schaumburg offices, most patients receive comprehensive surgical care without the need for outside referrals or additional travel, ensuring a seamless and integrated treatment journey.

Our comprehensive services are designed to address your specific needs effectively, including comfortable wisdom tooth removal (even for impacted cases), gentle routine and surgical extractions, and advanced bone grafting to preserve your jawbone for future implant success. For those experiencing anxiety or undergoing more involved procedures, we offer both oral and IV sedation to ensure your complete comfort and a relaxed experience. Every treatment journey starts with a focused exam, precise X-ray or 3D scan, and a transparent, written cost estimate, providing you with clarity and peace of mind before proceeding.

Who it's a good fit for

  • You're a teen or young adult with wisdom teeth causing pain or pressure
  • You have a tooth that can't be saved and needs a careful extraction
  • You need a failing tooth removed before restorative work can start
  • You want sedation (oral or IV) for a longer or anxiety-heavy procedure
  • You prefer having surgery and follow-up with the same in-house team

What to expect

  1. Consult: exam, x-rays or 3D scan, written cost estimate
  2. Pre-op instructions: eating, sedation choice, and ride home if sedated
  3. Procedure day: local anesthetic; oral or IV sedation available
  4. Recovery: most people back to a soft diet in 3–7 days
  5. Follow-up: healing check 1–2 weeks after surgery

Common questions

Do all wisdom teeth need to come out?
No. Only when they're impacted, causing pressure or infection, crowding the other teeth, or in a position where they'll be hard to keep clean. We take a panoramic x-ray and tell you honestly what we'd recommend and why.
Will I be put to sleep for the surgery?
It's your choice. Local anesthetic alone is enough for many cases. Oral sedation makes you drowsy and relaxed; IV sedation puts you in a 'twilight' state where you usually don't remember the procedure. The dentist doing your procedure will walk through which is right for your case.
How long is the recovery?
Most patients are off pain medication and back to a normal soft diet within 3–5 days. Full healing of the socket takes 2–3 weeks. We give you written instructions and a phone number to reach the office if anything feels off.
Can the empty socket be saved for an implant later?
Yes. Bone grafting at the time of extraction preserves the socket so an implant can be placed cleanly months later. We discuss this before surgery if it applies to you.
Does insurance cover oral surgery?
Most dental plans cover surgical extractions and wisdom-tooth removal at least partially; some cases (impacted teeth, jaw pathology) are also covered by medical insurance. We verify benefits before scheduling.
Is oral surgery FSA or HSA eligible?
Yes. Surgical extractions, wisdom tooth removal, bone grafting, and any sedation used during surgery are all eligible expenses under FSA and HSA accounts. Bring your account card to the appointment.

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Available at both offices. Pick the one that's closer to you.

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