Advanced dental care · Union, NJ
Surgical and Periodontal Dentistry
Surgical and periodontal dentistry treats damaged teeth, impacted wisdom teeth, gum disease, and conditions that require oral surgery. Union Family Dental provides extractions, periodontal treatment, implant-related procedures, and bone grafting with personalized comfort options.
The essentials
What is surgical and periodontal dentistry?
This area of dentistry manages conditions involving tooth removal, supporting bone, and the gums and tissues that hold teeth in place.
Care may relieve pain or infection, protect neighboring teeth, control gum disease, or prepare the mouth for tooth replacement. Treatment ranges from deep cleaning to extractions and implant-related surgery.
Michael Hogan, DDS, and the Union Family Dental team in Union, NJ use examinations and diagnostic imaging to recommend the appropriate level of care.
Tooth extractions
Remove teeth that cannot be predictably restored.
Wisdom teeth removal
Treat impacted, crowded, painful, or infected third molars.
Periodontal treatment
Control gum infection with deep cleaning and maintenance.
Oral surgery
Includes implant placement, bone grafting, and related procedures.
Your treatment plan
What does treatment involve?
The process and recovery depend on the diagnosis and procedure.
- 01
Examination
Review symptoms, health history, teeth, gums, and imaging.
Consultation - 02
Planning
Discuss the procedure, comfort options, alternatives, and recovery.
Before care - 03
Treatment
Complete the periodontal or surgical procedure with appropriate anesthesia.
One or more visits - 04
Healing
Follow aftercare instructions and return for evaluation or maintenance.
Varies by procedure
Is it right for you?
Am I a good candidate?
An evaluation may be appropriate when pain, infection, gum disease, or tooth position cannot be managed with routine care alone.
- ✓A tooth is severely damaged, infected, or impacted
- ✓Your gums bleed, recede, or have deep pockets
- ✓You need implant placement or bone preparation
- ✓You have swelling, persistent pain, or difficulty chewing
A consultation confirms the diagnosis and safest next step.
Planning your care
What does treatment cost?
Cost varies with the procedure, complexity, imaging, anesthesia or sedation, and follow-up needs. We provide a personalized estimate after evaluation.
Insurance may cover part of medically necessary periodontal or surgical care. Benefits and financing options can be reviewed before treatment.
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Helpful answers
Frequently asked questions
It may include extraction, wisdom tooth removal, implant placement, or bone grafting, depending on your diagnosis.
Local anesthesia is commonly used. Available sedation options depend on the procedure, health history, and provider recommendation.
Recovery varies from several days to a few weeks according to the procedure and individual healing.
Many plans cover part of necessary treatment, subject to plan limits and deductibles.
Ready to get started?
Plan comfortable, appropriate care
Book with Dr. Hogan or the Union Family Dental team.