Oral Surgery in Pace, FL
Expert Oral Surgery Care in a Calm, Supportive Setting
Relieve Pain and Protect Your Health
Oral surgery can remove infected, damaged, or impacted teeth and treat bone loss before it leads to bigger problems. You can eat, speak, and sleep with less discomfort and lower risk of infection.
Prepare for Long-Lasting Dental Implants
Procedures like sinus lifts, bone augmentation, and bone grafts rebuild the jawbone so implants have a strong, stable foundation. This helps your future implant treatment last longer and feel more natural.
Support Your Jawbone and Facial Structure
When teeth are lost, the bone that once supported them begins to shrink. Bone grafting and augmentation help preserve your jawbone, support your facial shape, and protect nearby teeth from shifting.
Heal Faster with Advanced Techniques
Using platelet-enriched healing therapy, your own natural growth factors are used to support healing. This can mean less swelling, less discomfort, and better soft tissue and bone regeneration after surgery.
Comfort-Focused Care with Sedation Options
From simple extractions to more complex surgical procedures, we offer sedation options to help you feel relaxed. Treatment takes place in private suites with attentive follow-up care so you feel supported at every step.
Understanding Oral Surgery
At Radiant Smiles Dental & Implant Center, oral surgery often plays a key role in:
- Removing teeth that are damaged, infected, or impacted
- Rebuilding bone so dental implants can be placed securely
- Protecting the sinus cavity and other vital structures
- Improving comfort, function, and long-term oral health
Using 3D CBCT imaging and careful planning
We design surgical treatments that are as precise and conservative as possible. This helps protect healthy tissue, shorten recovery time, and support better outcomes for dental implants and restorations.
Our Oral Surgery Solutions
Sinus Lifts
A sinus lift is a minor surgical procedure that adds bone between your upper jaw and the sinus cavity, usually in the area of your back teeth. This is often needed when:
- Upper molars or premolars have been missing for a long time
- Bone height has decreased after tooth loss or gum disease
- The sinus space has expanded into the area where implants are needed
During treatment, Dr. Vazquez carefully lifts the thin sinus membrane and places bone graft material beneath it. Over the next few months, the graft fuses with your natural bone and creates enough height for secure implant placement.
Benefits of a Sinus Lift
- Makes it possible to place implants in the upper back jaw
- Restores lost bone height for better implant support
- Helps protect the sinus cavity during implant surgery
- Supports long-term stability and comfort of your new teeth
Bone Augmentation
Bone loss in the jaw can occur after tooth extractions, gum disease, injury, or long-term tooth loss. When this happens, the bone ridge that supports your teeth begins to shrink.
If bone loss is severe, there may not be enough support to place dental implants safely.
At Radiant Smiles Dental & Implant Center, we use advanced bone augmentation techniques to:
- Restore lost bone volume
- Rebuild your jaw’s natural shape
- Create a strong foundation for implants and restorations
Benefits of Bone Augmentation
- Makes implant placement possible in areas with advanced bone loss
- Helps stabilize nearby natural teeth
- Supports your facial structure and profile
- Improves the fit and comfort of future dentures or bridges
Bone Grafts
When teeth are lost or extracted, the jawbone in that area naturally begins to shrink over time. Bone grafting adds bone or bone-like material to rebuild those areas.
We perform bone grafting to:
- Support dental implants
- Preserve the socket after tooth removal
- Maintain the natural shape of your jaw and smile
Bone grafts can be placed:
- At the time of extraction, to preserve the site
- Before implant placement, to rebuild thin or low bone
- In combination with other procedures, such as sinus lifts
Benefits of Bone Grafting
- Restores bone height and width for implant placement
- Helps prevent a “collapsed” or sunken look in the jaw area
- Supports surrounding teeth and gum tissue
- Creates a stable, natural foundation for long-term restorations
Wisdom Teeth Extractions
Wisdom teeth are the last teeth to come in, usually between ages 17 and 25. Many jaws do not have enough space for these teeth to erupt correctly. This can lead to:
- Impacted wisdom teeth trapped in the bone or gums
- Crowding or shifting of nearby teeth
- Infections and gum swelling
- Pain, pressure, or jaw discomfort
At Radiant Smiles Dental & Implant Center, we provide comfortable wisdom teeth removal using advanced imaging and gentle techniques. Sedation options are available to help you feel relaxed and at ease.
Benefits of Wisdom Teeth Extractions
- Relieves pain and pressure from impacted or infected teeth
- Helps protect nearby teeth from damage and crowding
- Reduces the risk of recurring infections and cysts
- Supports long-term bite health and comfort
Platelet-Enriched Healing Therapy
Platelet-enriched healing therapy is a natural way to support your body’s healing after oral surgery. During your visit, we take a small sample of your blood and spin it in a special centrifuge. This process concentrates your body’s own growth factors into a soft fibrin matrix.
This platelet-enriched material is then placed directly into surgical areas, such as extraction sites or bone grafts, to help your body heal more quickly and comfortably.
How Platelet-Enriched Healing Therapy Is Used in Dentistry
We often use platelet-enriched healing therapy during:
- Tooth extractions – to support healing and reduce the risk of complications
- Bone grafting or sinus lifts – to improve graft integration and bone growth
- Implant placement – to support soft tissue healing around the site
- Periodontal or gum surgery – to promote healthier tissue regeneration
Benefits of Platelet-Enriched Healing Therapy
- 100% natural and biocompatible, made from your own blood
- Supports faster healing and reduced post-operative discomfort
- Helps reduce swelling and inflammation after surgery
- Encourages better bone and soft tissue regeneration
- Helps lower the risk of infection and complications
Are You a Candidate for Oral Surgery?
You may benefit from oral surgery at Radiant Smiles Dental & Implant Center if you:
- Have missing or failing teeth and want implants
- Have been told you do not have enough bone for implants
- Struggle with pain or infections from wisdom teeth
- Have experienced bone loss after tooth extractions or gum disease
- Want a long-term, stable foundation for future restorations
Most healthy adults can safely undergo oral surgery with proper planning
Even if you have been told in the past that you are not a candidate for implants or bone grafting, modern techniques may give you new options.
Schedule a consultation to learn what is possible for your smile.
Full Mouth and Complex Oral Surgery: Step-by-Step Care
Comprehensive Evaluation for Complex Cases
Your oral surgery plan begins with a thorough evaluation that may include:
- 3D CBCT imaging of the jaws and sinuses
- Review of bone density and volume
- Assessment of jaw alignment and bite function
- Evaluation of gum health and any active infection
- Review of medical history and healing factors
- Discussion of your goals, concerns, and expectations
From there, we build a treatment plan that addresses both current problems and long-term health.
Phased Treatment for Comfort and Success
Many complex cases are completed in phases:
- Initial phase: Treat infections, remove failing teeth, perform bone grafts or sinus lifts as needed
- Healing phase: Allow bone and gums to heal and grafts to integrate
- Implant phase: Place implants into strong, healthy bone
- Restoration phase: Design and attach your final crowns, bridges, or implant prostheses
Throughout treatment, we do everything possible to ensure you have temporary solutions so you are not left without teeth. The timeline is paced to support proper healing and lasting results.
Sedation and After-Care
For oral surgery, we offer local anesthesia, oral sedation, and IV sedation provided by a board-certified anesthesiologist.
Patients receiving sedation benefit from:
- Private surgical suites
- Dedicated recovery rooms with low lighting
- Smoothies and hydration during recovery
- Prescriptions filled during your visit
- Detailed written and verbal after-care instructions
We plan your recovery with the same level of care as your surgery. Our team will check in, answer questions, and guide you through healing.
Strategic Planning with Real-Time Flexibility
Dr. Vazquez has completed over 500 hours of continuing education in dental implants, full mouth restorations, oral surgery, and IV sedation. He understands that even with careful planning, things can change once surgery begins.
Being able to adjust to different bone quality, anatomy, or unexpected findings during surgery helps support safer, stronger outcomes.
Meet Our Doctors
Experienced Implant Care
Sedation You Can Trust
Dr. Richard Vazquez
Dr. Oleg Desyatnikov
Redefining Your Dental Care Experience
Comfort & Care
Private treatment suites, sedation options, serene recovery spaces, and warm amenities designed for anxious patients.
Bilingual Team
We speak English and Spanish to serve our diverse community and make everyone feel comfortable.
Modern Technology
3D CBCT imaging and AI-powered X-ray analysis for precise diagnoses and better outcomes.
Thoughtful After-Care
Recovery in a calm space, smoothies while you relax, prescriptions filled during treatment, and complete after-care kits to take home.
Easy Scheduling
Extended weekday hours, every-other-Saturday availability, and same-day emergency visits.
Transparent Planning
Meet privately with our office manager to review your treatment plan, ask questions, and explore options without feeling rushed.
Frequently Asked Questions
When can I go back to work after oral surgery?
Most patients return to work within 1–3 days, depending on the type of surgery and sedation used. Simple extractions may require only a short rest. More complex procedures or IV sedation may need a bit more downtime. We will give you specific recommendations for your case.
At what age is it best for wisdom teeth removal?
Many patients have wisdom teeth evaluated in their late teens or early twenties. At this age, roots are still developing and bone is more flexible, which can make removal easier. However, we safely remove wisdom teeth for adults of many ages when needed.
Is platelet-enriched healing therapy safe?
Yes. Platelet-enriched healing therapy is made from your own blood and does not contain chemicals or additives. Because it is completely natural and biocompatible, it works with your body to support healing and helps reduce the risk of complications after oral surgery.
Why do I need a bone graft or sinus lift before implants?
Dental implants need enough strong bone to stay secure. If the bone has shrunk or the sinus is too close, a bone graft or sinus lift helps rebuild the area so implants can be placed safely. This improves the stability and lifespan of your implants.
Will my insurance cover oral surgery?
Many plans provide partial coverage for oral surgery procedures, especially extractions and some medically necessary treatments. Our team will review your benefits, explain what is covered, and help you understand any out-of-pocket costs. We also offer membership plans and financing options.
Can I eat normally after surgery?
Right after surgery, you will follow a soft food diet to protect the surgical area. As you heal, you can slowly return to your normal diet. We will provide a list of suggested foods and clear instructions on what to avoid and for how long.
How long does recovery take?
Recovery time depends on the procedure. Simple extractions may heal in a few days. Bone grafts, sinus lifts, and implant-related surgery may take several weeks to several months for full healing. We will give you a clear timeline and follow-up schedule.
Will oral surgery hurt?
Your comfort is a top priority. We use local anesthesia to numb the area and offer oral and IV sedation so you can relax during treatment. Most patients report mild soreness afterward that is manageable with recommended medication and home care.
Do I really need oral surgery, or can I wait?
Delaying treatment can lead to more pain, infection, and bone loss. In many cases, early surgery allows for simpler procedures and better long-term results. During your consultation, we will review your options and help you understand what happens if you choose to wait.
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