Oral surgery procedures, such as tooth extraction and dental implants, restore and maintain the health of the teeth, gums, mouth, and jaw.
Drs. Gerald W. Bird and Jay A. Johnson are board-certified oral surgeons who combine advanced techniques with in-depth training.
Oral surgeries at our Melbourne, FL, practice can significantly improve patients' quality of life...
Some of the most common services that we offer include:
"I can rate my experience of the office of Dr. Bird and Johnson as no less than superb. The entire office staff was friendly and the care I received was outstanding. The procedure I had by Dr. Bird and his assistant was painless and I can truthfully recommend their services to anyone needing oral surgery." Mitzi Skinner - 5-Star Review from Google
Our oral pathology services include the diagnosis of any growths or lesions that appear in the mouth. If you have noticed changes in the color or texture of the soft tissue of your mouth, gums, lips, face, or neck, contact our Cocoa Beach or Melbourne offices immediately to schedule a cancer screening.
Oral cancer is extremely common, particularly among men. The chances of successful treatment increase dramatically if it is diagnosed in its early stages and surgery or other timely treatment is administered.
Oral cancer screenings are painless, and the exams only take a few minutes. During your appointment, we will assess the soft tissue with a laser light to detect cell changes that might indicate cancer. If changes are present, a small tissue sample, or biopsy, will be taken and sent to a laboratory.
Not all lesions or growths in the mouth are cancerous; there are many common and benign conditions, including:
Orthognathic surgery, or corrective jaw surgery, addresses misalignment of the jaws and teeth. Your upper and lower jaws may not meet correctly because of an open bite, underbite, overbite, or crossbite. If these conditions can’t be corrected with braces alone, an oral and maxillofacial surgeon can perform corrective jaw surgery.
Corrective jaw surgery can minimize wear on your teeth, address chronic jaw and muscle pain, reduce headaches, and improve your ability to chew food. To find out if this procedure is right for you, schedule an appointment with our oral surgeons in Cocoa Beach or Melbourne.
During the apicoectomy procedure, the tip of an infected tooth root is removed. This dental treatment may be recommended after root canal therapy if inflammation or infection persists.
The root canals are complex, and reaching the tiny branches at the tip can be difficult. Instead, we can directly access the infected canal by going in at the root. With a 94 percent success rate, apicoectomy can effectively save your tooth without requiring root canal re-treatment or the removal of your restoration.
Automobile crashes, falls, and other unforeseen accidents can result in lacerations, fractured teeth, broken jaws, fractured facial bones, and knocked-out teeth. All of these facial and dental injuries require reconstruction.
While there are obvious aesthetic reasons for repairing facial and dental damage, there are serious health concerns that can result from even a small amount of trauma. Among these long-term problems are difficulties with respiration, speech, and swallowing.
There are several different facial repair techniques that our surgeons can perform at our Cocoa Beach and Melbourne practice:
Dental implants enable our maxillofacial surgeons to replace the roots of your tooth, which preserves your jawbone structure and overall oral health. We can determine if implants are right for you during a consultation at our practice.
The wisdom teeth may erupt at an angle or become impacted, putting your surrounding teeth and gum tissue at a higher risk of infection and other dental problems. We can remove your wisdom teeth safely and painlessly.
The health of your mouth has a profound effect on your overall health. When your needs exceed the services of a general dental practice, it is important that you seek the care of a dentist experienced in advanced treatments. Oral surgeons are specifically trained to perform more complicated surgical procedures that are usually outside the realm of a general dentist's expertise.
Drs. Bird and Johnson are certified by the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. With their specialized training and expertise, they can help you improve the health and appearance of your smile.
Our team at Bird & Johnson, Oral Surgery has been serving Cocoa, Titusville, and communities throughout Brevard County since 1985. Our oral surgeons, Dr. Gerald Bird and Dr. Jay Johnson, are proud to be affiliated with a variety of prestigious organizations, including the:
For more information about our services, call (321) 631-7000 to speak with a member of our team today or reach out online.
