Oral Surgery

When dental problems extend beyond what routine procedures can address, oral surgery becomes an essential part of restoring your oral health and quality of life. At Advanced Family Dental, Dr. Nelcy Triana performs a range of oral surgical procedures with the precision, care, and expertise that 30 years of clinical experience provide. Our Kendall practice is equipped with state-of-the-art technology, including advanced 3D radiograph imaging, that allows us to plan and execute surgical procedures with exceptional accuracy.

We understand that the prospect of oral surgery can feel intimidating. Our goal at Advanced Family Dental is to ensure that every patient feels informed, comfortable, and supported throughout the entire process. We take the time to explain what to expect before, during, and after each procedure, and we offer sedation options for patients who experience dental anxiety.

While we always exhaust every option to save a natural tooth, there are situations where extraction is the most appropriate course of action. Severely decayed teeth that cannot support a restoration, teeth that have experienced extensive fracture, teeth contributing to overcrowding, or teeth that pose an infection risk may need to be removed. At Advanced Family Dental, extractions are performed with gentle technique, thorough anesthesia, and careful attention to minimizing discomfort and promoting rapid healing.

Following an extraction, Dr. Triana will discuss your options for replacing the missing tooth. Leaving a gap in your smile can lead to bone loss, shifting of adjacent teeth, and changes to your bite over time. We may recommend a dental implant, bridge, or denture depending on your individual needs, and we will provide clear guidance on the timing and process for each option.

Wisdom teeth, or third molars, typically emerge in the late teens or early twenties. For many patients, the jaw does not have sufficient space to accommodate these additional teeth, leading to impaction, crowding, pain, and an increased risk of infection and decay. Impacted wisdom teeth that remain trapped partially or fully beneath the gumline can cause damage to adjacent teeth, cyst formation, and ongoing discomfort.

Dr. Triana uses our 3D imaging system to evaluate the position, angle, and root structure of wisdom teeth prior to removal. This detailed view allows for careful surgical planning that minimizes risk and ensures the most efficient extraction possible. Most patients find that wisdom tooth removal, when properly performed, is far more manageable than they anticipated, and recovery typically proceeds smoothly with the instructions and care guidance our team provides.

Maintaining your oral health means more than just caring for your teeth and gums. It also involves monitoring the soft tissues of your mouth for any changes that could indicate a health concern. As part of our commitment to comprehensive care, Dr. Triana performs oral biopsies when a tissue sample is needed to evaluate an unusual lesion, growth, or area of discoloration in the mouth.

An oral biopsy involves removing a small sample of tissue, which is then sent to a laboratory for analysis. This procedure is typically quick and performed under local anesthesia. Early detection of oral cancer and other oral diseases through biopsy is one of the most important tools we have for protecting our patients’ health. If Dr. Triana notices anything concerning during your routine oral cancer screening, she will discuss her findings with you openly and recommend next steps with clarity and compassion.

Post-surgical care is as important as the procedure itself, and our team provides thorough aftercare instructions and remains available to answer your questions during recovery. We will advise you on diet, activity, oral hygiene around the surgical site, and what to watch for during healing. If any concerns arise in the days following your procedure, we encourage you to contact our office right away.

At Advanced Family Dental, we approach every surgical procedure with the same warmth and personalized attention that defines our practice. You are never just a case to us. You are a valued patient and friend, and we take your health and comfort personally.