Oral Surgery
Oral surgery includes specialized procedures that address conditions involving the teeth, jaw, and surrounding bone and tissue. Whether you need a simple extraction or a complex surgical intervention, our team provides gentle, precise care with your comfort and healing in mind.
Tooth Extractions
Tooth extractions are performed when a tooth is too damaged, decayed, or infected to be restored. Extractions may also be needed for orthodontic treatment or to relieve overcrowding.
Frequently Asked Questions: Tooth Extractions
You’ll be fully numb during the procedure. Mild soreness afterward is normal and manageable with medication.
Initial healing takes a few days, with full closure of the socket over a few weeks.
Wisdom Teeth Removal
Wisdom teeth (third molars) often cause problems such as impaction, infection, or crowding. We offer safe and effective removal—whether partially erupted or fully impacted.
Frequently Asked Questions: Wisdom Teeth Removal
Typically between ages 16–25, especially if they’re impacted or causing discomfort.
We offer sedation options for your comfort, depending on the complexity of the case and your preferences.
Dental Implants
Implants replace missing teeth with titanium posts surgically placed into the jawbone. They serve as permanent roots for crowns, bridges, or dentures and are the gold standard for tooth replacement.
Learn more about dental implants
Frequently Asked Questions: Dental Implants
Implant placement typically takes one visit. Healing (osseointegration) may take 3–6 months before restoration.
It’s performed under local anesthesia (with optional sedation), and most patients report minimal discomfort.
Bone Grafting
Bone grafting is done to rebuild or strengthen areas of the jaw with insufficient bone—often required before placing dental implants or after tooth loss.
Frequently Asked Questions: Bone Grafting
Graft material may come from your own body, a donor source, or synthetic materials—safe and biocompatible.
Bone grafts usually take 4–6 months to fully integrate before implant placement.
Sinus Lifts
A sinus lift is a bone augmentation procedure performed in the upper jaw, near the molars and premolars, when the sinus floor is too close for implants. It creates more bone height for secure implant placement.
Frequently Asked Questions: Sinus Lifts
Mild pressure and congestion are normal for a few days. Avoid blowing your nose or sneezing forcefully.
Only when the upper bone height is too shallow due to anatomy or previous bone loss.
Platelet-Rich Fibrin (PRF) Applications
PRF is a healing enhancement technique that uses your own blood to promote faster and better recovery after surgery. It concentrates platelets and growth factors to accelerate tissue regeneration and reduce inflammation.
Frequently Asked Questions: PRF Applications
We draw a small sample of your blood and spin it in a centrifuge to isolate the PRF, which is then placed in the surgical area.
Yes. PRF is 100% natural, biocompatible, and derived from your own blood—no additives or risk of rejection.
In our office, we use PRF during all implant procedures. We may also use it during wisdom teeth extractions.
Book an oral surgery consultation
Contact our Richmond office during business hours and we will be happy to help you in English, Cantonese, or Mandarin.