Providing Peace of Mind Through Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
If you are in need of advanced dental treatment such as dental implants or wisdom teeth extraction, we invite you to visit the Cocoa, FL, practice of Drs. Gerald W. Bird and Jay A. Johnson. Our experienced, board-certified oral surgeons provide compassionate oral surgery with a patient-centered approach.
As Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons, Drs. Bird and Johnson take great pride in providing their patients with the utmost attention to detail and personalized treatment to help them achieve an outstanding level of oral health. Whether you need corrective jaw surgery or wisdom teeth removal, we can meet your needs in one location.
Our friendly, modern Cocoa area practice is designed to give you total peace of mind from the moment you schedule an appointment until long after you receive precisely the treatment you require. Our Cocoa office is conveniently located 30 minutes north of Melbourne on SR 520 by the beautiful Indian River and downtown Historic Cocoa Village.
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Meet Our Distinguished Surgeons
Dr. Gerald W. Bird
Dr. Bird founded Bird and Johnson, Oral Surgery to serve the Cocoa, Titusville, Melbourne, and other Brevard County communities back in 1985. He was awarded the Dentist of the Year award in 2019 by the Florida Dental Association. After finishing his Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Residency, Dr. Bird became board-certified in oral and maxillofacial surgery by the American Association of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons.
Dr. Jay A. Johnson
Dr. Johnson was born and raised in Rockledge, FL. He joined Dr. Bird at our Cocoa area practice in 1995. Dr. Johnson completed his oral and maxillofacial surgery residency at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center. After his residency, Dr. Johnson became board-certified by the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. He has been practicing since 1991 and like Dr. Bird, is a Fellow of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons.
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Contact Our Board-Certified Oral Surgeons
Dental procedures that involve complex surgery should be performed by an oral surgeon, not a general dentist. If you live in the Cocoa, Melbourne, or Titusville, FL area, our oral surgeons should be the professionals you trust to restore your smile and oral health.
With over 70 years of combined experience, Drs. Bird and Johnson can provide you and your family with superior, compassionate oral surgery care. They have the skill and knowledge to create a customized treatment plan that can help you enjoy a healthy, beautiful smile for life.
Whether you are in pain or want to discuss replacing missing teeth, schedule an appointment at our state-of-the-art oral surgery practice today. You can use our simple online form or give us a call.
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(321) 631-7000
Can Oral Surgery Be a Positive, Comfortable Experience? Read What Our Smiling Patients Have to Say
Jack Mail
March 2020
The dental care received here (oral surgery) was a very positive experience in a very positive atmosphere. The surgery was expertly performed and the actual surgical time needed was very short. Well worth the drive from Titusville to their office in the Cocoa Village area. Highly recommended. My highest marks to DR. Bird and his experienced team. Thank you :)
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Kerissa Porter
March 2020
Everyone is so nice and they Dr. Bird did an awesome job with a really difficult removal even though I was pregnant, they made sure I was comfy and even gave me a super soft blanket and I didn't feel a thing the whole procedure. The prices were also very reasonable. I plan on coming here for all of my extractions in the future. Thanks a ton!!
View On GoogleOur Featured Procedures
Dental Implants
Dental implants are considered the best way to replace missing teeth. Our surgeons place these titanium posts in the jawbone where they act as artificial tooth roots. Implants provide superior stability for lifelike restorations such as dentures, crowns, or bridges. Secondly, the implants encourage healthy jawbone growth, preventing the bone deterioration and weakening that can occur where teeth are missing.
Wisdom Teeth Extraction
These "third molars" start to break through our gums when we hit our late teens or early twenties. Unfortunately, these teeth can sometimes grow in crooked or sideways, or even get trapped in your jaw or below the gum. Known as impacted wisdom teeth, this can shift surrounding teeth out of alignment or cause painful infections. Dr. Johnson or Dr. Bird can perform extractions as a preventative measure.
Bone Grafting
Sometimes a patient who needs dental implants can not receive them because they do not have enough healthy jawbone to support the titanium posts. In this case, our vastly trained oral surgeons can take a section of your remaining healthy jaw tissue and graft it where it is needed to support an implant. After the graft heals, implants can be placed and restorations can be attached to complete your smile.
A Full List of Our Services
- Bone Grafts
- Dental Implants
- Frenectomy
- Preprosthetic Surgery
- Ridge Augmentation
- IV Sedation
- Sinus Lift
- Teeth in a Day
- Tooth Extraction
- Wisdom Tooth Removal
- Oral Pathology
More Glowing Testimonials for Drs. Bird and Johnson
Pete Lynch
January 2020
I would like to thank Dr. Bird and Johnson's office for getting me in on a same day appointment. I thought everyone at the office was wonderful. I had a tooth removed and the process was very smooth. They explained the process and helped ease my anxiety.
If anyone needs and oral surgery procedure I would highly recommend this office.
Stacey Martin
April 2020
Feeling better than expected! Dr. Jay has extracted a wisdom tooth for me in the past and got the pleasure of removing my last 2 wisdoms I had left, 2 days ago. The staff was so sweet, pleasant, & professional. Im already feeling better than before the procedure, I highly recommend them for your Oral surgery.
View On GoogleOur Oral Surgeons Can Give You Your Smile Back
This patient came to our practice to replace missing teeth that made it awkward to smile and difficult to eat, chew, and speak properly. After undergoing surgery to place dental implants and receiving natural-looking dentures, our patient's smile and oral functions were restored.
Take a Look at the Dental Implant Procedure
Although this surgery may look uncomfortable, our practice offers calming nitrous oxide and IV sedation to keep you deeply relaxed and pain-free during the procedure. Sedation can eliminate discomfort and leave you with very little memory of the experience.
