Oral Surgeon in Novato, CA

Dental Implants in Novato

A missing tooth changes more than your smile. Over time, the surrounding teeth shift, your bite changes, and the jawbone beneath the gap starts to deteriorate. Dental implants stop that process by replacing the entire tooth, root and crown, with a restoration that integrates directly into the bone.

Our oral surgeons in Novato plan every implant case using 3D cone beam CT imaging, which gives us a detailed view of bone density, nerve pathways, and sinus position before we make a single incision. For patients who have lost multiple teeth, we offer full arch solutions (All-on-4), full mouth dental implants, and hybrid dentures that eliminate the frustrations of removable dentures. If you are considering dental implants in Novato, schedule a consultation and we will walk you through the full process, timeline, and what to expect.

Wisdom Teeth Removal in Novato

For many families in Marin County, wisdom teeth removal is one of the first oral surgery experiences they encounter. At Novato Oral Surgery, we guide patients and parents through every step of the process, from the initial evaluation through recovery at home. Our surgeons use digital panoramic X-rays and 3D imaging to map out each tooth's position and surrounding anatomy before recommending a treatment plan.

Not every wisdom tooth needs to come out right away. We evaluate whether your wisdom teeth are just beginning to emerge or are fully impacted and develop a plan based on what we see. When removal is recommended, most patients opt for IV sedation, which means they sleep through the procedure and wake up with little to no memory of it. If you are looking for wisdom teeth removal in Novato, contact our office and we will schedule an evaluation.

Bone Grafting in Novato

When teeth have been missing for months or years, the bone underneath gradually thins out. Bone grafting reverses that loss by adding material that stimulates new bone growth, restoring the volume and density needed for successful dental implant placement. We perform socket preservation immediately after extraction to prevent bone loss from happening in the first place, ridge augmentation to rebuild areas that have already thinned, and sinus lifts for patients who need implants in the upper jaw where the sinus sits close to the bone.

If you have been told you do not have enough bone for dental implants, bone grafting in Novato may make implant placement possible. Our surgeons evaluate your anatomy with 3D imaging and develop a grafting plan tailored to your specific situation.

Tooth Extractions When Saving the Tooth Isn't Possible

We always prefer to save a natural tooth when we can, but sometimes decay, infection, or fracture makes that unrealistic. Our surgeons perform straightforward and surgical extractions for teeth that are beyond repair, including teeth that have broken below the gumline or teeth that need to come out before orthodontic work. For patients facing the removal of several teeth at once, full mouth extractions under sedation allow us to complete everything in one visit. Before you leave, we talk through what comes next, whether that is healing for dentures or planning for implants.

Sedation Dentistry in Novato

Anxiety should never be a reason to delay the oral surgery care you need. Our Novato office offers several levels of sedation so you can choose the comfort level that works best for you. Local anesthesia handles minor procedures. Nitrous oxide provides mild relaxation. IV sedation puts you into a relaxed sleep where you are unaware of the procedure. And general anesthesia is available for longer or more complex surgeries. Our surgeons are trained in anesthesia management and monitor your vitals throughout.

Surgical Care Beyond Extractions and Implants

Our Novato office handles the full scope of oral and maxillofacial surgery. That includes corrective jaw surgery (orthognathic surgery) for patients whose upper and lower jaws do not align properly, exposure of impacted canines to assist orthodontic treatment, tori removal, oral pathology biopsies to evaluate suspicious lesions, and treatment for facial injuries including jaw fractures. If your dentist or orthodontist has referred you for teeth exposure, we coordinate closely with them to keep your treatment plan on schedule.

Serving Novato, San Rafael, Petaluma, and Marin County

Novato Oral Surgery is part of Bay Area OSM and welcomes patients from across Marin County and southern Sonoma County, including San Rafael, Petaluma, Rohnert Park, Corte Madera, Mill Valley, and Tiburon. We accept most dental and medical insurance plans and offer payment flexibility. View all Bay Area OSM locations.