Oral Surgery in Springfield, OH

Oral Surgery in Springfield, OH, Done Right Here in Our Office

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When someone tells you that you need oral surgery, the first question is usually whether your general dentist can handle it or whether you're about to be shipped off to a stranger across town.

At Springfield Gentle Dental, you stay with us through the whole process.  

Dr. Bingham, Dr. Nezhad, Dr. K, and our team take care of surgical work right here at our North Limestone Street office, so the people who evaluate you are the same people who see you through recovery.

Our facility opened in 2024 and was built with the imaging and technology that careful surgical planning calls for. We've grown from a two-chair start back in 1993 into the largest practice in the Springfield area, and we've spent three decades earning the trust of families here. If you want to talk through what you need, or you're genuinely not sure your situation even calls for surgery, give us a call at (937) 399-6177. We're glad to help you sort it out.

Quick Takeaways

• We perform oral surgery in our own office, so you don't need an outside referral to get started.
• What we handle includes wisdom teeth removal, frenectomy, reconstructive surgery, and evaluation of facial and oral pathology.
• Every surgical plan starts with a 3D cone beam scan, so we can see exactly what we're working with before we recommend a treatment.
• Ask us how long recovery takes for your specific procedure and how we manage pain; we'll walk you through it before you decide anything.
• We accept most PPO plans, and we offer financing plus a comfortably priced in-house smile plan to keep care within reach.

The Surgical Care We Provide

Oral surgery covers a lot of ground, and we handle a wider range of it than most offices around Springfield. Here's what that looks like:

• Wisdom teeth removal. We only recommend taking wisdom teeth out when they're actually causing trouble. Being impacted isn't automatically a reason for surgery, and we'll show you exactly what we're seeing before we suggest removal.
• Frenectomy. A quick procedure that releases a tight band of tissue, the frenum, that can affect speech, comfort, or how well dental work fits.
• Reconstructive surgery. When tooth loss, an injury, or years of decay have taken a toll, this rebuilds the structure and function needed for lasting restorative work.
• Facial and oral pathology. Unusual growths, tissue changes, or sores that won't heal get looked at carefully, so we can figure out what's going on and what to do about it.

A lot of this work connects closely to implant care and full mouth reconstruction. Having it all under one roof means your plan stays consistent from start to finish, and nobody's guessing at what happened at another office. If you're weighing your options, our team is happy to talk through what makes sense for you.

How We Decide Whether Surgery Is the Right Move

Whether a tooth is actively causing problems is only part of the story. What makes someone a good candidate depends heavily on the procedure itself; a wisdom tooth question isn't the same as planning a frenectomy or a reconstructive case. Our job is to give you a clear, honest answer before any decision gets made.

That starts with imaging.

A cone beam CT scan gives us a detailed 3D look at your teeth, roots, bone, and the anatomy around them. It takes the guesswork out. When a nerve sits close to where we'd be working, for instance, we can see exactly where it is long before we ever talk next steps with you.

From there, we weigh a few things together:

• Your symptoms and how they're affecting your day to day
• The condition of the bone and tissue in the area
• Your overall oral health, including anything we've noticed at routine cleanings and exams
• What the specific procedure actually needs to go well

Nothing moves forward until you understand what we're recommending and why. And if surgery isn't the right answer for you, we'll say so.

What Your Appointment Actually Involves

When surgery is the right path, we work to make the whole thing feel manageable, from the first conversation to the last check-up. Knowing what's coming makes a real difference, especially if you've been putting this off because the idea made you nervous.

Here's how it generally goes:

• Consultation and scan. We take a cone beam CT image and go over your anatomy so the plan fits your situation exactly.
• Walk-through. We explain the procedure, what the day will feel like, and how recovery usually unfolds, so nothing catches you off guard.
• The procedure. We don't begin until you're fully numb. Getting a tooth out, or any surgical work done, shouldn't be a bad experience, and we take that seriously.
• Follow-up. We schedule checks to make sure you're healing the way we'd expect.

The part people tend to appreciate most is that all of it happens in one place. Dr. Nezhad, a graduate of the Midwest Implant Institute externship, and the rest of our doctors manage surgical care directly.

The provider who plans your care is the same one who performs it and sees you through recovery, so nothing slips between appointments and you're never handed off mid-treatment. If surgery connects to a larger goal, we can coordinate it alongside our dental implants and full mouth reconstruction options, or a straightforward wisdom teeth removal when that's all you need.

Recovery: What the First Few Days Look Like

For a lot of people, understanding what recovery involves is what finally makes saying yes feel okay. It varies by procedure and by person, but the reassuring part is that you won't be sent home to figure it out alone.

Before you leave, we go over post-op instructions specific to what we did, not a generic handout that leaves you with a list of questions you forgot to ask. Most people are surprised at how manageable it is. With a wisdom tooth removal, for example, our steroid and pain-management approach usually has folks feeling close to normal within a couple of days, often on just ibuprofen and Tylenol within the first 24 hours.

The things people usually want to know going into it are:

• How much time should I take off?
• What can I eat, and when?
• What's normal, and when should I be concerned?

We answer all of that in plain terms before you start, and we're just a phone call away if anything comes up while you heal. You can reach our Springfield office anytime during business hours, and if you're weighing your options, our team can walk you through all of the services we offer to find the right fit.

Cost, Insurance, and Financing For Oral Surgery in Springfield

Wondering what this will cost is completely reasonable, and the honest answer is that it depends on the procedure, your treatment plan, and your coverage.

Pricing

There's no single price that fits every patient. What we can promise is that we go through the full financial picture with you before any treatment starts. We really don't like surprising people, especially with something like costs.

Insurance

Plenty of oral surgery procedures carry some insurance coverage, though how much varies by plan and whether your carrier considers the work medically necessary. A few things that shape what you'd pay out of pocket:

• The specific procedure being done
• Whether your plan covers surgical extractions, grafting, or related services
• Your deductible, annual maximum, and coverage percentages
• How your plan classifies the procedure

We accept most PPO plans and work to make your coverage as clear as we can ahead of time. We're also systematically moving out of network with a few carriers, but we announce any change six to eight months in advance so you won't get caught off guard.

If you're uninsured or have gaps in coverage, we offer financing to spread costs over time, plus an in-house smile plan priced to keep care attainable.

A real estimate needs the full picture, which is exactly why we go over the numbers together at your consultation. Explore our full range of services or meet our doctors to learn more.

Why Springfield Trusts Us With Oral Surgical Care

Not every office is set up for surgical complexity, but we are.

With three doctors sharing surgical care, your treatment doesn't hinge on one person's schedule or comfort with a given case. When something calls for deeper planning or more precision, that depth is already here.

Our purpose-built facility backs that up, letting us keep a full range of procedures under one roof:

• Tooth extractions, including the complicated ones
• Wisdom tooth removal
• Dental implant placement
• Bone grafting and site preparation
• Surgical support for full mouth reconstruction

We're also proud to be part of the community we serve. Our doctors and staff are local to Springfield, and we show up every year for events like Give Kids a Smile and the Minority Health Fair through the city's Oral Health Coalition.

Frequently Asked Questions We Hear a Lot About Oral Surgery

Do I need a referral to see your surgical team?

No. If your regular dentist already recommended surgery, we're glad to work from that, but you can also come to us directly. Either way, we'll take it from there.

Can you take my case if another dentist said I need oral surgery?

Yes. We regularly see people who've been told elsewhere they need extractions, grafting, or other surgical care. We review your history and imaging so nothing gets lost in the handoff.

What imaging do you use before surgery?

Cone beam CT (see the imaging section above for how it shapes our planning). The scan is done right here, so there's no separate trip to an outside imaging center.

How do I know if I need bone grafting first?

We figure that out during your assessment, not before. It depends on what your imaging shows and what the procedure requires, and we go over those findings with you before anything gets started.

Do wisdom teeth always have to come out?

Not necessarily. We recommend removal only when a tooth is causing a problem or poses a clear risk. When it's not clear-cut, we'll look at your scan together and talk it through before you decide. See our wisdom teeth removal page for more.

How long is recovery for wisdom teeth compared to other procedures?

It varies with the procedure and the person. Wisdom teeth tend to be on the shorter end, while more involved cases take longer. We'll give you a realistic picture for your specific situation before you leave.

Let's Talk Through Your Options

Getting a clear sense of what's possible is a good first step, and you don't have to commit to anything to have that conversation. We'll answer your questions, explain what the different paths actually involve, and help you figure out what makes sense for you and for your smile. If you'd like to explore specific treatments, take a look at our dental implants, full mouth reconstruction, and cosmetic dentistry pages.

When you're ready, call us at (937) 399-6177.

We're open Monday through Thursday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm and Friday mornings until noon, and we'll take it at your pace.