Surgical Care Performed by Our Own Surgeon
Nobody in St. Bernard Parish enjoys hearing that a tooth needs surgery, but most of these procedures are planned, routine, and finished in a single appointment. Having them done in the building where you already get your dental care removes the strangest part: no new office to find, no new staff to brief, no records to transfer. Surgical services available here include:
- Removal of broken, fused, or otherwise difficult teeth
- Contouring of bone and ridge tissue before dentures
- Bone grafting to build a foundation for implants
- Procedures involving the gums and other soft tissue
- Uncovering impacted teeth so orthodontic treatment can proceed
Comfort Options That Scale With the Procedure
Anxiety about surgery is normal, and we plan for it the same way we plan the procedure itself. Our sedation dentistry options run from nitrous oxide for mild jitters to oral sedation for deeper calm, and IV sedation with our oral & maxillofacial surgeon for more involved surgical cases. Nitrous clears out of your system within minutes, while oral and IV sedation call for a driver and a restful afternoon at home. Local anesthetic numbs the surgical site no matter which level you choose, and Dr. Mirzai recommends the plan based on the work ahead and how you feel about it.
The Day of Your Procedure
Surgery here is planned surgery. Before anything is scheduled, we examine the area, take the necessary X-rays, and walk you through the procedure step by step. You receive written pre- and post-operative instructions, and every question gets answered before the consent forms come out. Most procedures are completed in one visit.
On the day itself, arrive a little early, come in comfortable clothes, and bring your driver if you are being sedated. Once you are numb and settled, the actual procedure is usually quicker than the waiting-room worry that preceded it. We start nothing until you are ready and check in with you as we go.
Surgical Extractions: When a Simple Pull Will Not Do
Some teeth refuse the straightforward route. A tooth shattered at the gumline, roots that curve like fishhooks, or a tooth trapped under bone all call for a surgical approach. Impacted wisdom teeth are the classic example, but any tooth can qualify. Do not let the word “surgical” spook you: the technique gives your surgeon a controlled, efficient path that often heals faster than a difficult forceps pull. And when a tooth can still be saved, we say so, with options like root canal therapy weighed openly against removal.
Healing Well After Surgery
Recovery length depends on the procedure, but most patients are back to their routines in a few days. Your aftercare instructions are written for your specific surgery and cover swelling control, comfort, diet, and activity. Questions during recovery are a phone call away at 504-277-4401.
A few habits help nearly every surgical patient: take it easy the first day, ice the area in intervals to keep swelling down, begin with soft foods, and keep away from smoking and straws while the site seals. Your future self will thank you.
No Referral Slip Between You and Treatment
Specialty dental care has always been thin on this side of the river, and parish residents historically collected a referral and directions to a surgical office they had never seen. Our answer was to build the capability into the community instead. Dr. Mirzai’s imaging, surgery, anesthesia planning, and follow-up visits all happen at 9020 W. Judge Perez Dr. Your records never leave the building, the people who did the work answer your questions, and your general dentist and surgeon confer down the hallway, not across parish lines by fax and phone tag.
Why St. Bernard Parish Books Surgery Here
We are a locally owned practice serving Chalmette, Arabi, Meraux, Violet, and Poydras, and the scheduling is built for working families: Monday through Thursday 8 to 4, Friday 8 to 3, Saturday 8 to 1, with walk-ins and same-day emergencies welcome. Before any procedure you receive a written estimate, and financing through CareCredit or Sunbit is available for out-of-pocket costs. Meet our surgical team online, then check hours and directions before your consultation.
Frequently Asked Questions About Oral Surgery
Surgical Skill, Minutes From Your Front Door
Been told you need dental surgery? Talk it through with our Chalmette team first. Call 504-277-4401; same-day help is available when it hurts.
Come See Us
Conveniently Located in Chalmette
9020 W. Judge Perez Dr.Chalmette, LA 70043(504) 277-4401
- Mon–Thu8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Friday8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
- Saturday8:00 AM – 1:00 PM
- SundayClosed