Why Oral Surgery?
Oral surgery is a type of dentistry that diagnoses and treats oral conditions of the teeth, gums, jaw, and mouth through surgery. Oral surgeons have a DMD, DDS, or even an MD. Regardless of their degree, oral surgeons must complete a surgical residency to perfect their skills. Oral surgery may be necessary because of:
- A need to extract teeth that are causing problems in the mouth
- Jaw problems
- Tumors or other cancerous areas
- Sleep apnea issues
- Cosmetic issues
- Extractions for orthodontic treatment
- Extractions due to periodontal disease
Your First Visit
The first visit for an oral surgery is usually a consultation with your dentist or oral surgeon. During this visit, the dental professional will review your oral health to make sure there are no other major problems that could interfere with your surgery. Any x-rays or impressions will also be taken during this appointment. The main purpose of this visit is to prep you as best as possible for your procedure.
Modern Dentistry
All the latest technology can be found at our office.
Judgment-Free Office
We’re here to help you feel confident in your smile. We provide a safe, judge-free zone for any dental issue or concern you have.
On Your Schedule
Taking care of your dental health should fit within your schedule. We are open late and on weekends so you can get the care you need.Insurance
and Financing
Are you worried about the cost of an oral surgery? Don't panic. We offer over 200 dental insurance plans and flexible payment plans for your convenience.
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Making An Appointment Is Easy
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Took my 2.5 year old son for his first visit. I’ve been going here for 4 years. The visit was seamless because of how wonderful this practice is. Our hygienist Mary made him feel very comfortable. She was excellent. Dr. Waterman is always very professional and thorough. I couldn’t be happier with our care here!
Julie, the dental hygienist greeted me on time, took my x-rays, scaled my teeth, and provided a fluoride treatment in less than an hour. She is totally professional, but also very personable. It was a very pleasant experience, and I highly recommend Family Dental to anyone.
Grace was wonderful at keeping me calm at my 1st visit. She is a wonderful person. Dr Pitcher was also very calming and took time to explain what may need to be done to clear up some problems. She even scheduled a follow-up in a couple days to further explain next steps. I have never been a great dental patient but I have to say I felt comfortable and trusting of the information they gave me.
Dr. Pitcher and Grace are a top notch team! They are caring, compassionate and gentle! They explained everything that was going to happen during my visit and were very concerned about my well being the entire time. I was even offered a pillow and blanket to make me more comfortable. This was my first procedure with Dr. Pitcher and I am happy to say I chose wisely :)
I chipped a tooth that is often chipped as it is really thin. Dr Pitcher did a fantastic job reshaping the tooth and making look like it never happened. Also kudos to the staff who were able to get me in the same day I called. Great job by them.
Always a great experience since moving to the area two years ago and being referred to Dr. Pitcher. Love my dental hygienist Lynn who is knowledgeable, gentle, kind and wonderful. Looking forward to many more years as a member of this family. Thank you.
My daughter and I have been patients for about 3 years and everyone there is fantastic. I'm always seen at my scheduled time and my concerns are always addressed. I had a crown recently and both the hygienist and Dr. Pitcher were great in keeping me comfortable and making sure I understood the process.
I have been a patient for many years with Dr Fink. He recently retired and I was a little nervous about seeing a new dentist but Dr Waterman made me feel at ease. He's extremely knowledgeable, super easy to talk to and made me feel very comfortable. The staff is wonderful as well.
As usual, I had a great dental experience-from beginning to end. The staff are friendly and accommodating, and Dr. Pitcher is trustworthy, professional, and good as they come. I would recommend this practice to anyone on the lookout for a great dentist and piece of mind.
I had my first visit here 2 days ago and it was great! They made me an appointment for the next day, got me in so fast and the staff are phenomenal. I got the pleasure of being taken care of by Grace and Dr. Pitcher. They explained everything very thoroughly and made me so comfortable.