Oral Surgery in Cathedral City, CA

Oral surgery in-house, with healing in mind

Extractions, wisdom teeth, bone and gum grafts and sinus lifts, done in the same office as your implants, with PRF and dental lasers to support healing.

At a glance

Procedures
Extractions, wisdom teeth, bone grafts, gum grafts, sinus lifts, ridge augmentation
Healing support
Platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) and Nd:YAG laser
Imaging
3D cone beam CT scan
Comfort
Oral conscious sedation available
Referral needed
Usually not
Gum procedures
Gum grafts and cosmetic gum surgery

Procedures we do

Tooth removal

Gentle extraction of damaged, infected or crowded teeth, with bone preservation when an implant is planned.

Wisdom teeth removal

Removing wisdom teeth that are impacted, crowded or causing pain or infection.

Bone grafts

Rebuilding thin jawbone so it can hold an implant, or preserving bone after an extraction.

Ridge augmentation

Restoring the height and width of the jaw ridge where bone has shrunk after tooth loss.

Sinus lifts

Adding bone beneath the sinus in the upper back jaw so implants can be placed there.

Gum grafts

Covering exposed roots and thickening thin gums to protect teeth from recession.

Cosmetic gum surgery

Reshaping an uneven or gummy gum line for a more balanced smile.

Why it helps to have surgery here

When the dentist who plans your implant also does the extraction and the graft, each step is done with the final result in mind. A tooth can be removed in a way that preserves the bone, and the graft can be shaped for where the implant will go. You also avoid juggling appointments and records between offices.

Supporting faster healing

We use platelet-rich fibrin (PRF), made from a small sample of your own blood, to support healing in surgical sites, and dental lasers, including an Nd:YAG laser, for certain surgical and gum procedures. Both are aimed at the same thing: less discomfort and a quicker return to normal. Patients often tell us they were surprised by how little bruising and pain they had.

Recovery basics

  • Plan on taking it easy for the rest of the day, longer after bigger procedures
  • Expect some swelling for a few days; cold packs help
  • Stick to soft, cool foods at first and avoid straws
  • Do not smoke, which slows healing and raises the risk of complications
  • Call us if bleeding, pain or swelling gets worse instead of better

Several different procedures, from surgery, extraction, to simple yearly cleaning and I know Dr LeMay has given me a painLESS experience each time. I am always surprised that there is no bruising, nor pain.

Karen E., patient review. More reviews

Oral Surgery questions

Do you remove wisdom teeth in the office?

Yes. Wisdom teeth removal and other extractions are done in-house, with oral conscious sedation available if you would like it.

What is a bone graft and why would I need one?

Bone graft material is placed where the jawbone has thinned, often after a tooth is lost, so there is enough bone to hold a dental implant. It can also be placed right after an extraction to preserve bone for a future implant.

What is a sinus lift?

In the upper back jaw, the sinus sits just above the tooth roots. When there is not enough bone there for an implant, a sinus lift gently raises the sinus floor and adds bone underneath it.

What is PRF?

Platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) is made from a small sample of your own blood, spun to concentrate the parts that help healing. It is placed in surgical sites to support faster, more comfortable healing.

Why do you use lasers?

Dental lasers, including the Nd:YAG laser, are used for certain surgical and gum procedures. They allow minimally invasive treatment and can mean less discomfort and faster healing.

Book a visit

Need a tooth out or bone rebuilt?

Call to book a surgical consultation. We will take a 3D scan, explain the procedure and recovery, and give you costs up front.

Address
69450 Ramon Rd, Cathedral City, CA 92234 (opens Google Maps)
Hours
Mon to Fri, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Insurance
PPO plans, claims filed for you
Languages
English, Spanish, French

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