Anesthesia numbs the area, and sedation can reduce awareness and anxiety. Expect pressure, not sharp pain, during the procedure. Soreness afterward is typical and manageable.
Oral Surgery in Chicago, IL: A Patient Guide
Oral surgery in Chicago, Illinois, covers procedures that treat conditions affecting the teeth, gums, jaws, and facial structures. At Armitage Oral Surgery, patients receive care for concerns ranging from impacted wisdom teeth to missing teeth that need dental implants.
Oral Surgery Services We Provide
Oral Surgery Explained
Oral surgery includes a wide range of treatments designed to improve oral health, relieve pain, and restore function. Common procedures include:
- Tooth extractions for damaged, decayed, or impacted teeth, including wisdom teeth.
- Dental implant placement to replace missing teeth with a stable, long-term solution.
- Bone grafting to rebuild jawbone for future implants or to stop bone loss.
- Exposure of impacted canines to assist orthodontic treatment.
- Biopsies and removal of oral lesions to diagnose and treat pathology.
- Frenectomy to address tongue-tie or lip-tie that affects function.
- Jaw-related procedures for injury, alignment issues, or joint concerns when indicated.
How Oral Surgery Can Help You
- Pain relief when a tooth is infected, fractured, or impacted.
- Improved chewing and speaking after replacing missing teeth with implants.
- Prevention of future problems, such as cysts from impacted teeth or bone loss after extractions.
- Support for orthodontic care, including space creation or impacted tooth exposure.
- Better denture stability through implant-supported options.
For questions or to schedule a consultation with Dr. Firas F. Katabi at Armitage Oral Surgery, call 773-486-2220.
Frequently Asked Questions
Most patients feel better within a few days. Soft tissue often heals in one to two weeks. Bone, including around implants or grafts, needs months to fully mature.
Depending on your health and the procedure, options may include nitrous oxide, oral sedation, or IV sedation. Our oral surgeon will recommend the safest choice.
Start with cool, soft foods and avoid straws. Advance to warm, soft foods as comfort improves. Return to normal chewing when cleared by our oral surgeon.
Do not smoke, skip straws, avoid vigorous rinsing for the first day, keep the area clean as directed, and follow all post-op instructions closely.
Implants can often be placed after extraction or once bone has healed. Adequate bone and healthy gums are needed; bone grafting may be recommended first.