Experienced Oral Surgery in Finchley & North London

Oral surgery is not only for emergencies. You might need it for a severely impacted wisdom tooth that causes pain or crowds other teeth. It is also the main way to replace missing teeth with implants, which provide a permanent base for a crown. Other common reasons include a tooth that is too damaged for a root canal, or preparing the jaw for other treatments. If you have persistent jaw pain, swelling, or have been advised you need a complex extraction, book a consultation at our Finchley practice.

Your visit starts with a 60 minute consultation using our 3D CBCT scanner to map your teeth, jawbone, and nerves. This helps plan the procedure. The surgery itself usually lasts 60 to 90 minutes. We numb the area with local anaesthetic so you should feel pressure but no pain. For a Finchley patient who needed an implant, the titanium post was placed in about 75 minutes. After a healing period of three to six months, they returned for a final 45 minute visit to fit the crown. Extractions are typically completed in a single 60 minute visit. We keep you informed and comfortable at every step.

Recovery depends on the type of surgery you had. For the first 24 to 48 hours expect some swelling and discomfort that's easy to manage with ibuprofen. A soft food diet, such as soup, yogurt, and smoothies, is recommended for the first few days. Avoid strenuous activity for 48 hours to help the site heal. You’ll receive specific care instructions on how to keep the area clean. A Muswell Hill patient recovered to their normal routine within three days by following our aftercare plan. Seek immediate care if you have severe, worsening pain after day three, a fever, or persistent bleeding. Call our practice during office hours Mon, Wed, Fri 9 to 5 and Tue, Thu 11 to 7. For emergencies after hours go to A&E or call 111.

Surgery may not always be necessary. For a missing tooth you might consider a fixed bridge, which is often faster and takes about two to three weeks but requires altering healthy adjacent teeth. A removable partial denture is cheaper but less stable for eating and speaking. For an infected tooth the main alternative to extraction is a root canal treatment, a procedure we specialise in to save natural teeth when possible. At your consultation we will review all viable options and explain the pros and cons to help you decide.

To choose what suits you, ask questions whether you come to us or another Finchley practice. Key questions include your experience with the procedure, what anaesthetic will be used and what options exist, what the quoted cost covers and whether there are extra fees for scans or follow ups, the expected recovery time and how much time off work you should plan, and the specific risks in your case. Dental implants have a long term success rate of over 95 percent, but personal risk factors vary. Finally ask what long term care is needed after healing.

We price care openly. Costs vary by the complexity of the procedure. Dental implant surgery starts from £2,500 and covers the surgical placement and the planning CBCT scans. The final crown is quoted after healing. Surgical extractions, such as for impacted wisdom teeth, vary by difficulty and are discussed at the consultation. We are a private clinic and do not offer NHS treatment, but we accept plans from major insurers including Denplan, Cigna, and Max Bupa. You will receive a full cost breakdown with no hidden fees before treatment begins.