Oral Surgery, Extractions & Gum Grafting in Oakland, CA
Protecting the foundation of your smile, from the roots to the gums.
What is oral surgery, and when do you need it?
Sometimes a tooth or the tissue around it needs more than a filling or a cleaning to get back to full health. Oral surgery covers procedures that address problems at the root, not just the surface, and at ESO that means one provider handling the whole picture instead of passing you between specialists. Dr. Hoang uses in-house technology to keep things efficient and, when appropriate, done in a single visit.
The most common reason patients need oral surgery is a tooth that's beyond saving, too damaged, decayed, or crowded, or blocking orthodontic progress. It's never the first option, but when an extraction is the right call, we make sure you're comfortable through it and clear on what recovery looks like.
Why gums recede and why it matters
Gum recession happens gradually, often without much notice until a tooth starts to feel sensitive, look longer than it used to, or seem more exposed at the root. Causes range from brushing too hard to grinding, to genetics, to gum disease. Left alone, it can expose tooth roots to decay and, over time, threaten the stability of the tooth itself.
Gum grafting reinforces that tissue, using it to cover exposed roots, protect against further recession, and restore a healthier gumline. It's the same principle as the rest of this page: the foundation matters as much as the tooth on top of it.
What gum grafting involves
Dr. Hoang takes tissue, either from elsewhere in your mouth or a donor source depending on your case, and grafts it over the area of recession. Like ESO's other surgical procedures, it's done with your comfort as a priority, with clear aftercare guidance so healing goes smoothly.
Whether it's a tooth that needs to come out or gums that need reinforcing, you're working with the same provider from consultation through recovery, not a rotating cast of specialists. That continuity is what lets us keep procedures efficient, your care personal, and your results built to last.
Contact us today to schedule a consultation and find out what surgical care looks like at ESO.
