While a general dentist can handle most day to day care, certain conditions such as impacted wisdom teeth, missing teeth, or jaw pain call for the additional training of an oral and maxillofacial surgeon. If your dentist near Newark has referred you for an evaluation, or you are researching your own second opinion, knowing what to expect can make the process far less stressful.
At Legacy Oral Surgery, our oral and maxillofacial surgeons bring more than 40 years of combined experience to patients throughout Newark and the surrounding Essex County area. We work directly with your referring dentist, review your health history, and walk you through your options at our New Jersey and New York offices before recommending a treatment plan.
Your Visit at a Glance
Referral or Self-Request
Your dentist refers you, or you reach out directly.
Consultation
We review your imaging and health history in detail.
Procedure
Your surgeon selects the anesthesia option that fits your case.
Recovery
Written aftercare instructions and an open line for questions.
How a Referral to an Oral Surgeon Works
Your dentist may recommend an oral and maxillofacial surgeon when a condition falls outside routine dental care, such as an impacted wisdom tooth, a tooth requiring a surgical extraction, or a jaw irregularity affecting your bite. Whether you already have a referral or are reaching out on your own, our office can typically schedule a consultation without a lengthy wait. The American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons offers additional guidance for patients on how referrals work and when one is required.
Procedures We Perform
Our Newark area patients come to us for a wide range of surgical procedures, including the following.
Wisdom teeth extraction, including impacted teeth
Dental implants and bone grafting
Tooth extractions referred by a general dentist
Gum grafting and dental ridge modification
Treatment of TMJ and other jaw disorders
Diagnosis and treatment of oral pathology
We review your imaging and health history before recommending any procedure, and we explain the reasoning behind each recommendation so you understand why it fits your situation.
Anesthesia and Comfort During Your Procedure
We offer several types of anesthesia and sedation, ranging from local anesthesia for a straightforward extraction to deeper sedation for more involved procedures such as wisdom teeth removal or corrective jaw surgery. Your surgeon selects the option best suited to the procedure and your medical history, and reviews it with you in advance so you know what to expect on the day of surgery.
Local Anesthesia
For straightforward extractions and minor procedures
Oral Sedation
A calming option for more involved procedures
Intravenous Sedation
For complex surgery or added comfort
Serving Newark and the Surrounding Communities
Newark’s neighborhoods, from the Ironbound and its dense commercial corridor to the areas surrounding Branch Brook Park and the university district near Rutgers-Newark and NJIT, are home to patients who travel to Legacy Oral Surgery for wisdom teeth removal, dental implants, and referrals from their family dentist. Wherever you are coming from in Newark, our team coordinates with your dentist to keep your care connected.
- The Ironbound and surrounding commercial corridor
- Branch Brook Park and the North Newark neighborhoods
- University Heights near Rutgers-Newark and NJIT
Recovery and Aftercare
Recovery time depends on the procedure. A straightforward extraction typically allows most patients to return to normal activity within a day or two, while dental implants and corrective jaw surgery involve a longer healing period that we outline in detail before your surgery date.
We provide written aftercare instructions covering diet, medication, and activity restrictions, and our office remains available if a question comes up during recovery. Our pre-surgical care guidance and post-surgical care guidance walk through what to expect before and after your procedure in more detail.
Insurance and Treatment Planning
Our office works with most major dental and medical insurance plans, and our staff can help verify your benefits before your procedure so cost does not come as a surprise. Our insurance and financing overview explains what to bring to your first appointment and how coverage is typically verified.
Schedule Your Newark Consultation
Whether you were referred by your dentist or are researching an oral and maxillofacial surgeon on your own, our team is ready to review your case and answer your questions honestly, without pressuring you toward a procedure you are not ready for.
Ready to Schedule Your Newark Visit
Call (201) 601-9262 or request an appointment online.
If you live in or around Newark and need an oral and maxillofacial surgeon, call us at (201) 601-9262 or request an appointment online today.
