What is oral surgery?
If you’re experiencing oral health issues such as overcrowding, damaged teeth or deep infections, you may need a tooth or several teeth removed. You may also need a tooth extraction if you’re dealing with impacted wisdom teeth, abscesses or severe decay. However, waiting lists for extractions through the NHS can be up to 12 months, which is a long time to wait if you’re suffering pain and discomfort.
Fast treatment has a number of benefits, most notably providing relief from pain and protecting against the spread of infections. It can also prevent the need for extensive dental treatment in the future. Once the affected tooth is removed, it then opens up possibilities for restorative dentistry, to bring back your sparkling smile.
We welcome referrals from other dentists for oral surgery, and self-referrals can be made by contacting the practice.
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Why oral surgery at Holmes Dental Care?
When you visit Holmes Dental Care, you’ll be in the safe hands of an award-winning team that combines innovative, future-focused private dental care with a warm welcome. Many dentists can complete simple tooth extractions, but if the affected tooth is broken or worn down, seeing a specialist or dentist with enhanced skills in oral surgery may be required.
At Holmes Dental Care our highly experienced team of dentists, oral surgeons and sedationists will provide quick and effective private treatment within just a few weeks. This means you can avoid the long waiting lists and time-consuming hospital visits, and be pain free in no time. We offer sedation for nervous or anxious patients, and will ensure your comfort at every stage of treatment.
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Why might you need Oral Surgery?
Wisdom Tooth Removal
One of the common reasons for needing oral surgery is for wisdom tooth removal. This may need to be done because the tooth is impacted, meaning it has not fully emerged through the gum, and therefore has become infected or decayed. Seeking treatment and getting the affected wisdom tooth removed quickly can avoid further discomfort as well as the risk of infection.
Tooth Extractions
We’ll always try to preserve your natural teeth, but there are occasions when it may be clinically necessary to perform a tooth extraction. For example, teeth that have failed to grow through the gum correctly, if they have become infected or damaged, or in cases of overcrowding. In these cases, it may benefit the health of the rest of your teeth to remove one or multiple teeth.
You may also need teeth removed in order to continue with other dental treatment. For example, to make space for orthodontic treatment so that the rest of your teeth have the space to move into correct alignment.
Dental Implants
Dr Barry Holmes is able to complete both any preparation treatments that may be needed, right through to the implant placement and restoration itself. This means that all of your care will be completed by one clinician here at Holmes Dental Care, helping you to feel reassured and cared for, from start to finish. As practice principal, Barry spends the majority of his time at Holmes Dental Care and ensures that all patients have a smooth experience, whatever their treatment needs.
Oral Surgery under Sedation
We know that any kind of surgery can be nerve wracking, so at Holmes Dental Care we have completed additional training in dental sedation. This means that nervous patients have the option of IV sedation, allowing you to be deeply relaxed during surgery and ensuring that you can receive the treatment that you need without any additional stress.
We use a technique called ‘conscious’ sedation, where a small injection into your arm or the back of your hand leaves you feeling relaxed to allow treatment to be carried out. This technique also has an amnesiac effect, so you may have little or no memory of the procedure once finished.
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What to expect from oral surgery at Holmes Dental Care in Cardiff?
When choosing treatment at Holmes Dental Care, you can be assured that our highly skilled clinical team will put your wellbeing at the forefront. Our experienced oral surgeons, dentists and treatment coordinator will take the time to fully explain all of your options, including options for treatment under sedation. We are happy to answer any questions you may have to ensure that you feel comfortable before surgery.
Dr Anjani Holmes, BDS (Hons) MFDS RCS (London) MSc (dist) PG Dip PG Cert
Anjani is a Dental Surgeon with Enhanced Skills in Oral Surgery, which means she has been through a rigid vetting process based on rich and varied experience within the field. Her practice at Holmes Dental Care is specifically focussed on oral surgery and she has performed many thousands of surgical procedures, making her a very experienced surgeon Anjani is also very experienced in training other dentists and has multiple higher level qualifications in leadership, education, coaching and mentoring.
Dr Keri Turberville, BDS, MFDS RCPS , M.SurgDent RCPS (Glasg)
Keri is an experienced Sedationist and Specialist Oral Surgeon and since qualifying in 2002 has focussed her development on Oral Surgery, becoming a Specialist in 2010. Keri also works in hospitals across South Wales as well as at Holmes Dental Care. She is particularly skilled at treating nervous patients, using IV sedation when appropriate to ensure a relaxed, calm procedure.
Keri is also involved in training other dentists and, along with Anjani, provides training courses for other dentists. Their experience is second to none in the area of oral surgery, having been involved with tens of thousands of cases across South Wales.
Dr Barry Holmes BDS MSc MFDS RCS (Eng) MFGDP (UK)
Barry is the practice principal at Holmes Dental Care and is a skilled provider of dental implants, having completed advanced training courses both in the UK and Europe. He regularly completes multi-disciplinary cases, meaning that he can take care of complex treatments from beginning to end without needing to refer outside of the practice.
What to expect from oral surgery at Holmes Dental Care in Cardiff?
When choosing treatment at Holmes Dental Care, you can be assured that our highly skilled clinical team will put your wellbeing at the forefront. Our experienced oral surgeons, dentists and treatment coordinator will take the time to fully explain all of your options, including options for treatment under sedation. We are happy to answer any questions you may have to ensure that you feel comfortable before surgery.
Dr Anjani Holmes, BDS (Hons) MFDS RCS (London) MSc (dist) PG Dip PG Cert
Anjani is a Dental Surgeon with Enhanced Skills in Oral Surgery, which means she has been through a rigid vetting process based on rich and varied experience within the field. Her practice at Holmes Dental Care is specifically focussed on oral surgery and she has performed many thousands of surgical procedures, making her one of the most experienced such surgeons not only in Cardiff, but for many miles around. Anjani is also very experienced in training other dentists and has multiple high level qualifications in leadership, coaching and mentoring.
Dr Keri Turberville, BDS, MFDS RCPS , M.SurgDent RCPS (Glasg)
Keri is an experienced Sedationist and Specialist Oral Surgeon and since qualifying in 2002 has focussed her development on Oral Surgery, becoming a Specialist in 2010. Keri also works in hospitals across South Wales as well as at Holmes Dental Care. She is particularly skilled at treating nervous patients, using IV sedation when appropriate to ensure a relaxed, calm procedure.
Keri is also involved in training other dentists and, along with Anjani, provides training courses for other dentists. Their experience is second to none in the area of oral surgery, having been involved with tens of thousands of cases across South Wales.
Dr Barry Holmes BDS MSc MFDS RCS (Eng) MFGDP (UK)
Barry is the practice principal at Holmes Dental Care and is a skilled provider of dental implants, having completed advanced training courses both in the UK and Europe. He regularly completes multi-disciplinary cases, meaning that he can take care of complex treatments from beginning to end without needing to refer outside of the practice.
ORAL SURGERY FAQS
What is oral surgery for?
Oral surgery is the term used primarily for the removal of problem teeth. These may be decayed, impacted or infected teeth, impacted wisdom teeth, or teeth which need to be removed for effective orthodontic treatment. Oral surgery can also be required for treatments such as gum grafting and orthodontics.
Does oral surgery hurt?
We will use local anaesthetic to ensure that you do not feel any pain during your treatment. There may be a little discomfort or pressure during treatment. Afterwards, you can expect to feel a little sore but this can be treated with over the counter pain relief such as paracetamol and ibuprofen.
I’m feeling anxious about surgery - can I be sedated?
We know that the thought of undergoing oral surgery can be overwhelming and daunting if you have dental phobias or anxieties.
Sedation for oral surgery can be a game-changer for anxious patients, as it offers a range of benefits that not only ensure a more comfortable and relaxed experience but also allow for smoother and more effective procedures. Our experienced clinical staff will talk you through the process and let you know exactly what to expect when going through treatment.
How long will it take to heal?
You can expect to have some minor discomfort over the following days after your surgery but this can be managed with over the counter pain relief medication. In most cases, you will be able to return to work quickly and shouldn’t need extensive time off.