CAL DENTAL GROUP · LOS ANGELES
Oral Surgery in Los Angeles
Understand your options before deciding on surgery. Our Los Angeles practice coordinates oral-surgery evaluation with general, restorative, and specialty dentistry, so you can discuss the procedure and the care that comes before and after it.
936 Crenshaw Blvd, Suite 101, Los Angeles, CA 90019
Call 323-934-2804 to discuss the right appointment.
Meet the surgeon involved in your care
Dr. Michael Issakharian, DDS is an oral and maxillofacial surgeon at Cal Dental Group. His published clinical interests include dental implants, complex extractions, wisdom teeth, and bone grafting. He completed an oral and maxillofacial surgery residency at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center.
Ask the office about Dr. Issakharian’s availability and whether your first visit should be a surgical consultation, an urgent examination, or another type of appointment. Office opening hours do not guarantee that a particular specialist or procedure is available at every time.
Which oral-surgery concerns can you discuss?
Tooth extractions
Discuss teeth that may be too damaged to restore and the difference between straightforward and more complex removal. An examination comes before a recommendation.
Wisdom teeth
Evaluate third-molar position, symptoms, nearby structures, and whether removal or monitoring is appropriate.
Implant planning
Ask how implant placement would be coordinated with the final replacement tooth and long-term maintenance.
Bone-grafting questions
Discuss the condition of the jawbone and whether preparatory treatment is relevant to a proposed implant plan.
What happens at a surgical consultation?
- Discuss the concern. Bring your referral, medication list, health history, and available dental imaging. Describe symptoms and any previous treatment.
- Review the findings. The clinician examines the area and determines whether further imaging or assessment is needed.
- Compare the choices. Ask about the purpose of treatment, alternatives, risks, expected stages, and what could affect recovery.
- Confirm the plan. Review fees, scheduling, preparation, and follow-up before a procedure is booked.
A consultation does not automatically commit you to surgery. When a tooth may be saved, ask how restorative or endodontic evaluation fits into the decision.
Comfort, preparation, and recovery
Discuss anxiety, prior anesthesia experiences, and comfort preferences with the clinician. The suitable approach and preparation depend on your health and the procedure. Follow the specific instructions you receive about food, drink, medications, and transportation; do not change prescribed medication on your own.
If an escort is required, arrange that person before the treatment date. Ask how much time to reserve away from work or school and how to contact the team after treatment. Your written aftercare instructions should guide cleaning, diet, activity, medication use, and follow-up.
Call the practice about unexpected or worsening symptoms. For difficulty breathing or swallowing, rapidly worsening neck or facial swelling, or uncontrolled bleeding, seek emergency medical care or call 911.
Questions before you schedule
Do I need a referral?
Call to explain your concern and ask which appointment is appropriate. If another dentist has referred you, bring the referral and ask how to send the relevant records.
Can I have surgery on the consultation day?
That must be confirmed by the office and clinician. Additional assessment, preparation, or a separate treatment appointment may be needed.
How much does oral surgery cost?
The estimate depends on the procedure, imaging, complexity, anesthesia plan, and any related restorative care. Ask for an itemized estimate and confirmation of applicable benefits or payment arrangements. See our current offers and confirm eligibility with the office.
Who handles the next stage after an extraction or implant?
Ask which provider will manage the restoration and follow-up. Coordinating surgery with the rest of the dental plan helps you understand the full sequence.
Plan your Los Angeles consultation
All appointments are at 936 Crenshaw Blvd, Suite 101, Los Angeles, CA 90019. Free parking is available. Check office hours and contact information, then call 323-934-2804 or request a consultation. The office must confirm your appointment.
Explore patient education from the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons: tooth extractions and oral surgery and preparing for surgery.