Pediatric Oral Surgery for Confident Smiles

Below, you’ll find information about common pediatric oral surgery procedures, why they may be recommended, what happens on the day of treatment, and how we support your child’s recovery.

Parents want to know their child is receiving careful treatment from a team that communicates clearly. Dr. Samer Albadawi has experience treating patients from infancy through adolescence, and our team adjusts the approach based on each child’s age, needs, and comfort level.

Our office also uses modern planning technology, including a CBCT scanner and an intraoral scanner, when appropriate. These tools can provide detailed views of teeth and surrounding anatomy to support careful treatment planning.

Families can also expect a calm recovery area, free Wi-Fi for waiting caregivers, and staff who know how to communicate with both young patients and their parents.

Children may be referred for oral surgery when a dental or developmental issue requires treatment beyond routine dental care.

Some of the pediatric conditions and procedures we treat include:

• Frenectomy for tongue-tie or lip-tie

• Expose and bond for an impacted or unerupted permanent tooth

• Removal of supernumerary, or extra, teeth

• Removal of problematic baby teeth

• Minor surgical care following trauma to the front teeth

The reason for treatment depends on your child’s specific condition. Before recommending a procedure, we review the treatment goal, available options, expected recovery, and any risks or benefits that families should understand.

A frenectomy is a procedure that releases or modifies a restrictive band of tissue, called a frenum, beneath the tongue or inside the lip.

In some cases, a restrictive frenum may contribute to concerns with feeding, oral function, or dental development. When a frenectomy is recommended, we explain why the procedure may be appropriate for your child and what to expect during recovery.

An expose-and-bond procedure may be recommended when a permanent tooth fails to erupt normally.

During the procedure, the unerupted tooth is surgically exposed, and an orthodontic attachment is placed. Your child’s orthodontist can then use that attachment to gradually help guide the tooth into position.

Treatment is typically coordinated with your child’s orthodontist as part of the overall orthodontic plan.

Some children develop supernumerary teeth, which are extra teeth that can interfere with the normal eruption or positioning of permanent teeth. In other situations, a baby tooth may need to be removed if it is creating a problem for developing permanent teeth.

We evaluate the position of the teeth and surrounding structures before discussing whether removal is appropriate.

Injuries involving the front teeth can sometimes require minor surgical treatment. The type of care depends on the injury, the child’s age, and the condition of the affected teeth and surrounding tissues.

Knowing what will happen beforehand can make the appointment easier for both children and parents.

A typical visit may include:

• A preoperative review and discussion with our team

• Local anesthesia or sedation when appropriate

• The planned surgical procedure

• Monitoring during treatment and recovery

• Written instructions for home care

When detailed surgical planning is needed, we may use 3D imaging or printed surgical guides to better understand your child’s anatomy before treatment.

Before the procedure begins, we explain the treatment plan and answer any remaining questions so you know what to expect.

The appropriate anesthesia or sedation option depends on the procedure as well as your child’s age, health history, and individual needs.

When sedation is used, our team monitors your child throughout treatment. We also review instructions for eating, drinking, medications, and other preparation before the appointment.

Parents receive information about what to expect before, during, and after the procedure, including pain management and recovery recommendations.

Recovery varies depending on the procedure and the individual child. Before you leave our office, we provide instructions tailored to your child’s treatment.

These may include guidance about:

• Pain relief

• Eating and drinking

• Oral hygiene

• Physical activity

• Returning to school or sports

• Follow-up care

Your child may rest in our recovery area until they are alert and comfortable enough to leave. When appropriate, we also coordinate follow-up care with your child’s dentist or orthodontist.

Pediatric oral surgery refers to surgical treatment involving a child’s teeth, gums, oral tissues, or related structures. Procedures can range from a frenectomy to treatment for impacted teeth, extra teeth, or dental trauma.

A child may be referred to an oral surgeon for conditions such as tongue-tie or lip-tie, an impacted or unerupted permanent tooth, extra teeth, problematic baby teeth, or certain dental injuries.

The recommended treatment depends on your child’s individual diagnosis.

During a frenectomy, restrictive tissue beneath the tongue or inside the lip is released or modified. Our team explains the procedure, anesthesia options, and home-care instructions based on your child’s age and specific needs.

An expose-and-bond procedure is used for certain permanent teeth that have not erupted normally. The oral surgeon exposes the tooth and places an orthodontic attachment so the orthodontist can gradually guide it into position.

Recovery depends on the type of procedure, anesthesia used, and how your child heals. We provide individualized instructions about eating, activity, discomfort, school, and follow-up care before your child leaves the office.

If your child has been referred for a frenectomy, exposure and bonding, tooth removal, or another pediatric oral surgery procedure, Roseville Oral Surgery Center can help you understand the next steps.

Dr. Samer Albadawi and our team will review your child’s needs, explain available treatment options, and provide guidance for preparation and recovery.

Call Roseville Oral Surgery Center to schedule a visit in Roseville, CA.