Expert Oral Surgery at Woodbridge Hill Dental Practice
At Woodbridge Hill Dental Practice, we provide professional oral surgery in Guildford for patients who need safe, carefully planned surgical dental care. Our experienced team can help with dental extractions, complex teeth removals, surgical dental extractions, apicectomy, biopsies, and frenectomy treatment.
Calm, Clear and Patient-Focused Oral Surgery
We understand that the idea of oral surgery can feel worrying. That is why we take time to explain your options, answer your questions, and make your treatment as calm and comfortable as possible.
Our approach combines clinical experience, modern diagnostic tools, gentle techniques, and patient-focused care.
If you have been advised to consider a surgical dental procedure, our team can provide a detailed assessment and a personalised treatment plan.
Oral Surgery Treatments We Provide
Woodbridge Hill Dental Practice offers a wide range of oral surgery treatments for patients who need careful assessment, clear advice, and expert dental care.
Dental Extractions
Careful removal when teeth cannot be saved.
Complex Dental Extractions
Planned care for difficult tooth removals.
Surgical Dental Extractions
For impacted or buried teeth.
Apicectomy
Treatment for root tip infection.
Biopsies
Assessment of unusual oral lesions.
Frenectomy
Minor surgery for tight frenum tissue.
Dental Extractions
Dental extractions may be needed when a tooth cannot be saved with a filling, crown, root canal treatment, or other restorative care. At Woodbridge Hill Dental Practice, we always aim to preserve natural teeth where possible. However, when removal is the safest option, we carry out dental extractions with care, precision, and comfort in mind.
Patients may need dental extractions in Guildford for several reasons, including severe decay, advanced gum disease, dental infection, trauma, overcrowding, or a fractured tooth that cannot be restored.
- Severe tooth decay
- Broken or fractured teeth
- Loose teeth caused by gum disease
- Dental infections
- Orthodontic overcrowding
- Painful or problematic wisdom teeth
- Teeth that cannot be restored
Before treatment, your dentist will examine your tooth, discuss your symptoms, and may take X-rays to assess the root shape and surrounding bone. You will receive clear advice before any treatment begins.
We also provide aftercare guidance to support healing and reduce the risk of complications.
Complex Dental Extractions
Some teeth are more difficult to remove than others. Complicated dental extractions in Guildford may be required when a tooth is badly broken, heavily filled, curved at the roots, infected, or positioned close to important structures such as nerves or sinuses.
At Woodbridge Hill Dental Practice, we carefully assess each case before recommending treatment. This helps us plan complex teeth removals safely and effectively.
- The tooth has broken below the gum line
- The roots are curved or unusually shaped
- The tooth is close to a nerve or sinus
- There is infection around the root
- The tooth has been weakened by previous dental work
- A previous extraction attempt was difficult
Our goal is to carry out treatment as smoothly as possible while protecting the surrounding bone, gum tissue, and neighbouring teeth.
We understand that complex dental extractions can feel stressful. Our team will talk you through each stage so you feel informed and supported.
Surgical Dental Extractions Including Impacted Wisdom Teeth
Surgical dental extractions in Guildford may be needed when a tooth cannot be removed using a simple extraction method. This often applies to impacted wisdom teeth, buried roots, broken roots, or teeth trapped beneath the gum or bone.
Wisdom teeth can become problematic when there is not enough space for them to come through properly. They may grow at an angle, remain partly covered by gum, or become impacted. This can lead to pain, swelling, infection, food trapping, and difficulty cleaning the area.
You may need surgical tooth extractions if you experience:
- Pain at the back of the mouth
- Swelling around a wisdom tooth
- Repeated gum infection
- Jaw discomfort
- Bad taste or bad breath
- Difficulty opening your mouth
- Damage to nearby teeth
During treatment, your dentist may gently lift the gum or remove a small amount of bone to access the tooth. In some cases, the tooth may be divided into smaller sections to allow safer removal.
At Woodbridge Hill Dental Practice, surgical dental extractions are carefully planned using appropriate imaging and a patient-centred approach.
Need Help With Wisdom Tooth Pain?
Book a consultation with our Guildford dental team. We will assess your symptoms and explain the safest treatment options.
Apicectomy
An apicectomy in Guildford is a minor surgical procedure used to treat infection around the tip of a tooth root. It may be recommended when a previous root canal treatment has not fully resolved the infection, or when normal retreatment through the crown of the tooth is not the best option.
The aim of an apicectomy is to remove infected tissue at the root tip and seal the end of the root. This can help save a natural tooth that may otherwise need to be extracted.
An apicectomy may be suitable if you have:
- Persistent infection after root canal treatment
- A small cyst or infection near the root tip
- Pain or swelling around a previously treated tooth
- A tooth that is difficult to retreat conventionally
- A crown or restoration that makes normal retreatment more complex
The procedure is carried out under local anaesthetic. The dentist accesses the root tip through the gum, removes the infected area, and seals the root end. The gum is then closed with stitches.
Our team will explain whether this treatment is suitable for your case and discuss all available options before treatment begins.
Biopsy of Dental Lesions
Biopsies in Guildford may be recommended when an unusual area is found in the mouth. This may include a lump, ulcer, swelling, patch, or tissue change that needs further investigation.
Most mouth changes are harmless. However, any lesion that does not heal or looks unusual should be checked carefully. A biopsy allows a small tissue sample to be sent to a specialist laboratory for analysis.
You may be advised to have a biopsy if you have:
- A mouth ulcer that does not heal
- A persistent lump or swelling
- White or red patches in the mouth
- Unexplained tissue changes
- A lesion around the gums, tongue, lips, or cheeks
- Changes noticed during a routine dental examination
The procedure is usually quick and carried out under local anaesthetic. A small sample is taken and sent for analysis. Your dentist will explain what to expect and discuss the results once they are available.
At Woodbridge Hill Dental Practice, we take oral health concerns seriously. Early assessment can provide peace of mind and help ensure timely care where needed.
Frenectomy
A frenectomy in Guildford is a minor surgical procedure used to release or adjust a tight frenum. The frenum is a small fold of tissue that connects parts of the mouth, such as the upper lip to the gum or the tongue to the floor of the mouth.
In some patients, a tight frenum can affect speech, eating, gum health, orthodontic treatment, denture fit, or tooth spacing.
A frenectomy may be recommended for:
- Tongue-tie
- Lip-tie
- Restricted tongue or lip movement
- Speech concerns
- Gum pulling or recession
- Denture stability issues
- Orthodontic concerns
- A persistent gap between front teeth
The procedure is usually straightforward and carried out under local anaesthetic. Healing is often simple, and your dentist will provide clear aftercare advice.
At Woodbridge Hill Dental Practice, we assess each patient carefully before recommending a frenectomy. Our aim is to ensure treatment is appropriate, beneficial, and clearly explained.
Why Choose Woodbridge Hill Dental Practice for Oral Surgery?
Patients choose Woodbridge Hill Dental Practice for oral surgery in Guildford because we combine clinical experience with a calm and supportive approach.
- Experienced dental and oral surgery team
- Gentle care for nervous patients
- Digital X-rays and advanced diagnostic support
- Clear explanations before treatment
- Personalised treatment planning
- Emergency dental care where needed
- Comfortable practice environment
- Convenient Guildford location
We know that oral surgery can feel daunting. Our team is here to make your experience as clear, comfortable, and stress-free as possible.
What to Expect During Your Oral Surgery Appointment
Your oral surgery journey begins with a consultation and assessment. We will listen to your concerns, examine your mouth, and take X-rays or scans if needed.
You will never feel rushed into treatment. Our team will make sure you understand your options before any procedure goes ahead.
Book an Oral Surgery Consultation in Guildford
If you need oral surgery, dental extractions, complicated dental extractions, complex teeth removals, surgical tooth extractions, surgical dental extractions, apicectomy, biopsies, or frenectomy treatment, Woodbridge Hill Dental Practice is here to help.
Our experienced team provides safe, patient-focused care for patients seeking oral surgery in Guildford.
Woodbridge Hill Dental Practice
49A Woodbridge Hill, Guildford, GU2 9ZD