An Oral Surgery Practice Convenient to Valley Stream and Lynbrook
For patients in Valley Stream and Lynbrook, specialized oral surgery care is available nearby at Schiffman Oral Surgery in Woodmere, NY.
Our Woodmere practice has long served the Five Towns and neighboring South Shore communities, including Valley Stream and Lynbrook.
Whether you are being referred by your dentist, orthodontist or another dental specialist—or you are looking for an oral surgeon on your own—we can evaluate your condition, explain the available options and develop an individualized treatment plan.
Board-Certified Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons
Schiffman Oral Surgery is led by Dr. Leonard Schiffman and Dr. Michael Schiffman, both board-certified oral and maxillofacial surgeons.
Oral and maxillofacial surgery is a dental specialty focused on surgical treatment of conditions involving the teeth, jaws and associated structures. Our practice performs a broad range of procedures, from common wisdom tooth extractions to more complex dental implant and bone-grafting treatment.
For many patients, seeing a specialist also means having access to advanced anesthesia options when appropriate.
Wisdom Teeth Removal Near Valley Stream & Lynbrook
Wisdom tooth surgery is a major part of our practice.
Third molars usually develop during the teenage and young-adult years. When there is inadequate room in the jaw, they may become impacted, emerge only partially, or develop at an unfavorable angle.
Potential concerns involving wisdom teeth can include:
- Recurrent gum inflammation
- Infection
- Decay that is difficult to restore
- Damage to an adjacent tooth
- Cystic changes in selected cases
- Difficulty keeping the area clean
Not every wisdom tooth needs to be removed, which is why an appropriate examination is important.
At your consultation, we review your symptoms, health history and imaging and explain whether observation or removal is recommended.
If surgery is planned, we will also review anesthesia options, preoperative instructions and what to expect during recovery.
Dental Implants for Missing Teeth
When a permanent tooth is lost, a dental implant can often be used to support its replacement.
An implant is surgically placed into the jaw and, after appropriate healing, can be restored by your dentist with a replacement tooth.
Our role as oral surgeons includes evaluating the surgical site, reviewing the available bone, placing the implant in an appropriate position and coordinating treatment with your restorative dentist.
Schiffman Oral Surgery currently uses established implant systems from major implant manufacturers and performs associated bone-augmentation procedures when required.
What If There Is Not Enough Bone for an Implant?
Loss of a tooth can be followed by gradual changes in the surrounding jawbone. Some patients therefore require additional bone before or during implant treatment.
Our surgeons perform procedures including:
- Bone grafting
- Socket or ridge preservation when appropriate
- Ridge augmentation
- Maxillary sinus augmentation
The type and timing of grafting depend on the location of the missing tooth and the amount of existing bone.
Surgical Tooth Removal
Some teeth are better managed by an oral surgeon because of their position, condition or anticipated difficulty of removal.
Examples include:
- Broken-down or badly fractured teeth
- Teeth with extensive decay
- Impacted teeth
- Failed root canal-treated teeth
- Teeth associated with significant infection
- Teeth being removed in preparation for implant treatment
- Difficult root anatomy
- Cases in which sedation is desirable
Our surgeons perform extractions using an individualized anesthesia plan based upon the procedure, medical history and patient’s needs.
When appropriate, we can also discuss plans for replacing the tooth before it is removed so that extraction, bone grafting and implant treatment can be coordinated.
Treatment of Dental and Oral Infections
A severely infected tooth or oral abscess can cause significant pain and swelling.
Depending on the cause, treatment may require removal of the source of infection, drainage of an abscess, medication, or a combination of approaches.
Our practice performs both extraction of infected teeth and incision and drainage of oral abscesses when clinically appropriate.
Patients with rapidly increasing facial swelling, difficulty swallowing, difficulty breathing or other concerning symptoms should seek urgent medical evaluation.
Biopsy and Oral Pathology
Your dentist may occasionally identify an unusual bump, ulcer, discoloration or radiographic finding that needs further evaluation.
Oral and maxillofacial surgeons are trained to evaluate abnormalities involving both the mouth and jawbones. In selected cases, a small sample of tissue may be removed and sent for microscopic examination.
This can help establish a diagnosis and determine whether additional treatment is necessary.
Orthodontic Exposure of Impacted Teeth
An impacted canine tooth can sometimes be guided into the dental arch rather than removed.
When recommended by the orthodontist, our surgeons can perform an exposure and bonding procedure, during which the impacted tooth is uncovered and an orthodontic attachment is placed.
The orthodontist then uses that attachment to gradually bring the tooth into position.
We coordinate these procedures with the patient’s orthodontist because the surgical and orthodontic portions of treatment work together.
IV Sedation and Anesthesia
It is common for patients to feel nervous about oral surgery, particularly wisdom tooth removal or a more involved surgical procedure.
Our surgeons have advanced anesthesia training and provide IV sedation and general anesthesia in addition to local anesthesia for appropriate patients and procedures.
Before recommending sedation, we review factors such as:
- Medical history
- Current medications
- Allergies
- Type and duration of surgery
- Age
- Previous anesthesia experiences
We will explain your options and provide specific instructions if IV sedation or general anesthesia is planned.
Conveniently Located in Woodmere
Our office is located at:
Schiffman Oral Surgery
141 Franklin Place, Suite B
Woodmere, NY 11598
516-569-1111
For patients in Valley Stream and Lynbrook, our Woodmere location provides access to a dedicated oral surgery practice without traveling far outside the South Shore area.
The office is located between Broadway and West Broadway, across from the Woodmere Post Office, and is also within walking distance of the Woodmere LIRR station.
Working With Your Valley Stream or Lynbrook Dentist
We routinely coordinate oral surgery care with general dentists and dental specialists.
If your dentist has referred you for an extraction, implant, biopsy or other procedure, please bring your referral information with you. If your dentist has recently taken X-rays, those images can often be forwarded to our office as well.
For dental implant patients, we communicate with the restorative dentist so that the surgical and restorative phases of treatment can be planned together.
For orthodontic patients, we work with the orthodontist to coordinate procedures such as exposure of impacted teeth.
You remain a patient of your regular dentist for ongoing routine and restorative dental care.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Schiffman Oral Surgery see patients from Valley Stream?
Yes. Valley Stream is one of the communities specifically served by our Woodmere oral surgery practice.
Do you see patients from Lynbrook?
Yes. Our practice also serves patients from Lynbrook and other surrounding South Shore communities.
Do I need a referral?
You may contact us directly for an oral surgery specific consultation. If a dentist or orthodontist has already evaluated the problem, having the referral and relevant dental imaging available can help coordinate your care.
Do you provide IV sedation for wisdom teeth?
IV sedation is available for appropriate patients undergoing wisdom tooth removal and other procedures. The anesthesia plan is selected after reviewing your health history and surgical needs.
Do you perform emergency extractions?
Our practice treats patients requiring extraction of painful, decayed and infected teeth and may sometimes be able to accommodate urgent extraction needs depending on the circumstances and schedule.
Schedule an Appointment
If you need an oral surgeon serving Valley Stream or Lynbrook, NY, call Schiffman Oral Surgery to schedule an evaluation at our nearby Woodmere office.
We provide comprehensive oral surgery care including wisdom teeth removal, surgical extractions, dental implants, bone grafting, oral pathology evaluation, impacted-tooth exposure and anesthesia services.
Call 516-569-1111 to schedule your consultation.
Dr. Leonard Schiffman and Dr. Michael Schiffman offer oral surgery services to the Five Towns in Long Island, New York and surrounding towns on the South Shore of Nassau County including Woodmere NY • Hewlett NY • Cedarhurst NY • Valley Stream NY • Woodsburgh NY • Lawrence NY • Inwood NY • Far Rockaway NY • Lynbrook NY • Oceanside NY • Rockville Centre NY
