Oral Surgery in Richardson, TX
Surgery is a word that makes most people tense up before they hear the rest of the sentence. We slow down, explain what is actually involved, and answer your questions before anything is scheduled.
A Calm, Honest Approach to Oral Surgery in Richardson TX
If you have been told you need Oral Surgery in Richardson TX, the first thing we want to do is listen. What hurts, what scares you, what other dentists have said, and what you have been putting off. Dr. Korenman has practiced for more than 30 years, and most patients who walk in worried about surgery leave with a clearer picture of what is urgent, what can wait, and what is optional.
Oral surgery at Loveable Smiles covers a focused set of procedures: tooth extractions, wisdom tooth removal, bone grafting, PRF therapy, and surgical steps that prepare the mouth for dental implants. We are a general practice, not an oral surgery specialty office. When a case is outside our scope, we say so and refer you to a surgeon we trust.
Before any work begins, you get a careful look at your situation, a written quote, and time to ask questions. No pressure. No upsell. If you have not been to a dentist in years and you are bracing for a lecture, you will not get one here.
Which Oral Surgery Procedures Dr. Korenman Performs In-House
Not every dental office handles surgery on-site. We do, within a defined scope. The most common procedures performed at Loveable Smiles are routine and surgical tooth extractions, wisdom tooth removal in straightforward cases, bone grafting to preserve a socket after an extraction, and PRF (platelet-rich fibrin) drawn from your own blood to support healing. Each of these is planned with our in-house NewTom VG3 cone-beam CT scanner, which maps your jaw in three dimensions before any instrument touches a tooth.
Implant placement and the surgical preparation that goes with it (ridge preservation, small bone grafts, sinus considerations) are also part of what we do here. For complex wisdom teeth, full-arch reconstruction with significant grafting, or cases involving impacted teeth near the nerve, we coordinate with an oral surgery specialist. You are told which category your case falls into at the consultation, not after you have already paid for something.
If you want to read more about specific procedures, you can look at our pages on Tooth Extractions, Wisdom Tooth Extractions, Bone Grafting, and PRF Treatment. Each page covers what the procedure is, who needs it, and what recovery typically looks like.
How We Plan an Oral Surgery Case Before You Sit in the Chair
Surgical planning at our office starts with a conversation and a 3D scan. The NewTom VG3 lets Dr. Korenman see the tooth, the bone around it, the sinus floor, and the path of the nerve before deciding how to approach the procedure. For wisdom teeth and implant sites in particular, that imaging changes the plan often enough that we consider it standard, not optional.
From there you get a written treatment plan with line-item fees. What the surgery costs, what any grafting or PRF would add, what sedation would add if you want it, and what your insurance is likely to cover. If a less invasive option exists, you hear about it. If waiting and watching is reasonable, we say that too.
Anxiety is part of the planning, not an afterthought. If the idea of surgery is what has kept you away from the dentist for years, tell us. Many patients benefit from Sedation Dentistry, and we can walk through the options at your consultation so you know what to expect on the day of the procedure.
What Your Oral Surgery Visit and Recovery Look Like at Loveable Smiles
On the day of surgery, you check in to an appointment that has not been overbooked. We do not stack surgical patients on top of each other, because surgery is not the place to be rushed. Local anesthesia is standard. Sedation is added when you and Dr. Korenman have decided ahead of time that it is the right call.
During the procedure, you are told what is happening at each step if you want to be told. Some patients prefer the play-by-play. Others prefer to listen to music and let us work. Either is fine. When the surgery is finished, you are given written aftercare instructions in plain language: what to eat, what to avoid, how to manage swelling, and what is normal in the first 48 hours.
That evening, Dr. Korenman calls to check in. He also gives you a direct number in case something comes up overnight or on the weekend. Some people call that old-fashioned. We call it the way surgical follow-up should work, especially for a patient who is healing at home and wants a real answer from the person who did the procedure.
Insurance, Fees, and Financing for Oral Surgery
Loveable Smiles works with most PPO dental insurance plans. Oral surgery coverage varies a lot from plan to plan: some procedures are covered under dental benefits, some fall partly under medical, and impacted wisdom teeth in particular often have their own rules. We verify your benefits before the procedure and tell you, in writing, what we expect insurance to pay and what your out-of-pocket portion is likely to be.
If a procedure is not fully covered, we go over financing options at the consultation rather than at checkout. There are no hidden fees, and there is no pressure to add elective steps. You can read more about how we handle benefits on our Dental Insurance page.
If your oral surgery is tied to a larger plan (implants, Crowns and Bridges, or Full Mouth Reconstruction), we map the full sequence and the full cost up front, so you can decide what to do now and what to spread out over time.
Why Thoughtful Oral Surgery Matters for What Comes Next
An extraction is rarely just an extraction. The way a tooth is removed, whether the socket is preserved, and whether PRF is used all affect what is possible later: an implant, a bridge, a denture that fits well, or a jaw that stays stable for years. Taking a few extra minutes during surgery often saves a much larger procedure down the road.
That is why we plan oral surgery with the next decade in mind, not just the next appointment. If you may want Dental Implants eventually, we protect the bone now. If you want to keep your options open, we tell you what each path requires.
Loveable Smiles received the North Texas Business Ethics Award from the Dallas Business Journal, the only dental office to receive it. We mention it once because it matters in a field where surgical decisions can be driven by the wrong incentives. Then we get back to the work: listening, explaining, and letting you decide.
Talk Through Your Oral Surgery Options
Call Loveable Smiles in Richardson to schedule a consultation with Dr. Korenman. You will get a careful look, clear fees, and time to ask every question before anything is scheduled.