Surgical Care
Achieve the Smile You’ve Always Wanted
Need a tooth extraction or planning for dental implants? We’re here to make it simple. Our oral surgery team handles everything from routine surgical care to advanced procedures like ridge preservation, bone grafts, and sinus lift surgery to make sure your jaw is strong enough for long-term results. We use trusted solutions like Neodent implants to restore your smile with precision and care. Whether you're replacing a single tooth or rebuilding your bite, our goal is to keep you comfortable—and get you back to smiling with confidence.
Harbor Lights Dental Care and Dr. Pellegrom offer expert surgical care including oral surgery, tooth extraction, bone graft, ridge preservation, sinus augmentation, and dental implants with Neodent. Everything you need for a healthy, lasting smile.
What is Surgical Care?
Surgical care (i.e. surgical dentistry) involves procedures that treat issues below the surface of the teeth and gums—often requiring more than just routine dental care. It’s also known as oral surgery and is used to remove, repair, or rebuild parts of the mouth and jaw.
Common types of surgical dentistry include:
- Tooth extractions (including wisdom teeth)
- Bone grafts and ridge preservation to rebuild jaw structure
- Sinus lift surgery or sinus augmentation to prepare for implants
- Dental implants to replace missing teeth
Tooth Extraction
Sometimes a tooth just has to go—whether it’s badly decayed, damaged, or causing crowding. That’s where tooth extraction comes in. Our team makes the process smooth and comfortable, using gentle surgical dentistry techniques to safely remove the tooth and protect your surrounding teeth and gums. We also offer ridge preservation when needed, which helps maintain the bone structure for future options like dental implants. Whether it’s a simple extraction or a more complex case like impacted wisdom teeth, we’re here to help you heal quickly and get back to smiling pain-free.
At Harbor Lights Dental Care, we perform safe, gentle tooth extractions with surgical dentistry and offer ridge preservation to keep future options—like dental implants—open.
Ridge Preservation
After a tooth extraction, the jawbone can start to shrink where the tooth once was. Ridge preservation is a surgical dentistry procedure that protects and maintains the bone in that area. Right after removing the tooth, we place a special bone graft material into the socket to help your body rebuild strong, healthy bone. This keeps your jawline natural and stable—especially important if you’re planning for dental implants later. It’s a smart step to protect your long-term oral health and keep your treatment options open.
Ridge preservation keeps your jaw strong after a tooth extraction by using a bone graft. It’s key in surgical dentistry—especially if you’re considering dental implants later.
Sinus Augmentation
If you need dental implants in your upper jaw but don’t have enough bone, a sinus augmentation—also known as sinus lift surgery—can help. This surgical dentistry procedure adds bone beneath your sinus cavity to create a stable foundation for implants. We gently lift the sinus membrane and place a bone graft in the space, helping your body rebuild the bone over time. It’s safe, effective, and often essential for patients who’ve experienced bone loss or have been missing teeth for a while. With sinus augmentation, you can get the strong, lasting support your future implants need.
Sinus augmentation (or sinus lift surgery) adds bone to the upper jaw so you can get dental implants. A key surgical dentistry step for long-term success.
Dental Implants
Missing a tooth? Dental implants are a long-lasting, natural-looking solution. As part of our surgical dentistry services, we place a small titanium post into the jawbone, which acts like a new tooth root. After healing, a custom crown is added for a strong, seamless smile. Implants help maintain bone health, prevent shifting teeth, and restore full function—so you can eat, speak, and smile with confidence. Whether you're replacing one tooth or several, dental implants offer stability you won’t get with bridges or dentures. We also use trusted systems like Neodent for proven, reliable results.
Dental implants are a permanent tooth replacement placed through surgical dentistry. Strong, stable, and natural-looking—ideal for lasting smile restoration.
A Healthy Smile That Looks Just Right
If you’re hesitant to smile because you’re concerned about the appearance of your teeth, our dentist Dr. Pellegrom can help you achieve the smile of your dreams with dsurgical care. If you’re a Michigan patient in Norton Shores, Ferrysburg, Spring Lake, or the surrounding areas and want to learn more about how to achieve the smile you’ve always wanted, contact us at our Grand Haven office by calling at (616) 842-2850. Or, feel free to fill out our contact form and one of our dedicated team members will reach out to you.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is oral surgery necessary?
Surgery may be needed for impacted teeth, advanced tooth decay, missing teeth, jawbone loss, cysts, or preparation for implants.
Does oral surgery hurt?
No—local anesthesia is used to numb the area. We also offer sedation options for comfort. You may have mild soreness afterward, but recovery is usually smooth.
How long does recovery take?
Recovery depends on the procedure. Many patients return to normal in 1–3 days, while implant sites or bone grafts may take a few months to fully heal.
Can I eat after surgery?
Yes, but stick to soft foods for a few days. Avoid straws, spicy foods, and hard or crunchy items that may irritate the site.
How do I know if I need surgical dentistry?
We’ll evaluate your needs during an exam. If simple treatments aren’t enough, we’ll walk you through your surgical care options and next steps.