Oral Surgery in Hillsboro — In-House Surgical Care by Dr. Merat Ostovar, DMD, FAGD

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Oral Surgery in Hillsboro — In-House Surgical Care by Dr. Merat Ostovar, DMD, FAGD

If you have been told you need oral surgery in Hillsboro — a tooth extraction, a surgical extraction, a bone graft, a biopsy, or pre-prosthetic surgery before dentures or implants — East Wind Dental Care handles most of these procedures in-house. Dr. Merat Ostovar, DMD, FAGD provides comprehensive surgical care covering planning, sedation, surgery, and restorative follow-up — all in one Hillsboro office. Call (503) 614-0198 to schedule a surgical consultation.

What Is Oral Surgery?

Oral surgery covers any surgical procedure performed inside the mouth or on the jaws. Most patients in Hillsboro who hear “you need oral surgery” are actually scheduled for one of a small number of procedures: a surgical tooth extraction, an impacted wisdom tooth removal, a bone graft to rebuild a thin ridge, a sinus lift to make room for an upper implant, or a soft-tissue biopsy to check a suspicious lesion. The American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons catalogs these as the most common procedures performed in a general practice setting — and our office handles all of them.

What this means for you: most patients do not need to be sent across town to a separate oral surgeon’s office, pay a second specialist fee, or coordinate care between two practices. Dr. Ostovar performs the surgery and handles the restorative follow-up here, and your records stay in one place.

What Procedures Does Your Hillsboro Office Perform?

Tooth Extractions (Simple)

A simple extraction is the removal of a fully erupted tooth that can be loosened and lifted out with forceps under local anesthesia. Most adult extractions for severe decay, infection, or fractured teeth fall into this category. The appointment usually takes 20-40 minutes per tooth. Cost: $200-$500 per tooth depending on the tooth’s location and difficulty.

Surgical Extractions

A surgical extraction is needed when a tooth is broken at the gumline, has curved or fused roots, or is partially impacted. Dr. Ostovar makes a small gum incision to access the tooth, sometimes sections the tooth into pieces for easier removal, and places sutures to close the site. Cost: $400-$800 per tooth.

Wisdom Teeth Removal

Impacted wisdom teeth — molars trapped under bone or soft tissue — are one of the most common surgical extractions we perform. See our dedicated wisdom teeth removal page or call (503) 614-0198 to schedule a panoramic-and-CBCT consultation.

Bone Grafting (Socket Preservation and Ridge Augmentation)

When a tooth is removed, the surrounding bone begins to shrink within weeks. A socket preservation graft — placed at the time of extraction — preserves the bone volume needed for a future dental implant. Larger ridge augmentation grafts rebuild bone that has already been lost. Materials we use include allograft, xenograft, and synthetic options chosen for the specific site. Cost: $400-$1,200 per site.

Sinus Lifts

A sinus lift adds bone height in the upper back jaw so an implant has enough vertical bone to anchor into. Indirect (closed) sinus lifts are routine; direct (lateral window) sinus lifts are used when more bone is needed. See our sinus lift page for the full procedure walk-through. Cost: $1,500-$3,000 per side.

Soft-Tissue Biopsies

When a sore, white patch, red patch, or unusual growth has not resolved within 2 weeks, the safe course is a biopsy — a small tissue sample sent to an oral pathology lab. Most biopsies take 10-15 minutes under local anesthesia, and results return within 7-10 business days. Early diagnosis matters: oral cancer caught at stage 1 has dramatically better outcomes than stage 3 or 4.

Pre-Prosthetic Surgery

Before complete or partial dentures, the gum and bone shape may need to be smoothed or reduced — a procedure called alveoloplasty — so the denture fits comfortably and stays in place. Frenectomies (releasing a tight tongue or lip frenum) and torus reduction (smoothing bony bumps in the palate or lower jaw) also fall in this group.

What Sedation Options Are Available?

Sedation choice depends on the procedure, your anxiety level, and your medical history. Dr. Ostovar discusses the right option at your consultation.

• Local anesthesia only — used for most simple extractions and biopsies. You stay fully awake; the area is numb.
• Nitrous oxide (laughing gas) — relaxing, wears off in 5-10 minutes, you can drive home.
• Oral conscious sedation — a pill (typically triazolam) taken before the appointment. You are awake but deeply relaxed and may not remember the procedure. You need a driver.
• IV sedation — administered through an IV line, deeper than oral sedation. Used for longer or more complex surgeries. You need a driver and someone to stay with you for several hours.

For more on our sedation dentistry options, see the dedicated page.

What Should I Expect Before, During, and After?

Before: A consultation with 3D CBCT imaging when needed, a full medical history review, written pre-operative instructions, and a sedation plan if applicable. If you take blood thinners, certain blood pressure medications, or bisphosphonates, tell us — we may coordinate with your physician.

During: Numbing first, then the surgical step. For sedation cases, vital signs are monitored throughout. Most single-tooth extractions take 20-45 minutes; multi-tooth or impacted cases run 45-90 minutes.

After: Bite on gauze for 30-60 minutes to form a clot. Use ice on the cheek for the first 24 hours, then warm compresses after that. Soft foods for 3-5 days. Avoid straws, smoking, and vigorous rinsing for at least 72 hours — these dislodge the clot and cause dry socket. Take prescribed or over-the-counter pain medication as directed. Most patients return to work within 1-3 days for simple cases, 5-7 days for surgical extractions or grafting.

Who Is a Good Candidate for In-House Oral Surgery?

Most adults are candidates for in-house oral surgery at our Hillsboro office. Cases we do refer to a board-certified hospital-based oral and maxillofacial surgeon include: complex orthognathic (jaw realignment) surgery, head-and-neck trauma, large tumor resection, and certain medically compromised patients who require hospital-grade monitoring or general anesthesia. We refer when it is safer for you — and we tell you up front.

How Much Does Oral Surgery Cost in Hillsboro?

Costs depend on the procedure, the number of sites, and the sedation choice. Typical ranges at East Wind Dental Care:

• Simple extraction: $200-$500 per tooth
• Surgical extraction: $400-$800 per tooth
• Bone graft (socket preservation): $400-$1,200 per site
• Sinus lift (indirect): $1,500-$2,500
• Sinus lift (direct/lateral window): $2,500-$3,500
• Soft-tissue biopsy: $200-$400
• Sedation add-on (nitrous): $50-$100
• Sedation add-on (oral conscious): $150-$300
• Sedation add-on (IV): $400-$800

Insurance: Most dental PPO plans cover 50-80% of medically necessary extractions, surgical extractions, and biopsies after deductible. Bone grafts and sinus lifts are sometimes covered when tied to a planned implant. We verify your benefits before scheduling and give you a written estimate.

No insurance? Our VIP Membership Plan is $299/year for adults, $199/year for children. It includes 15% off all treatment with no annual maximum and no waiting periods, and 100% of what you pay in fees accumulates as credit you can apply to future treatment if you do not use it. CareCredit, Sunbit, and Cherry Health financing are available for larger procedures, with monthly payment options including 0% intro plans for qualified borrowers. Oregon Health Plan (OHP) members are accepted for covered services.

Where Do You See Oral Surgery Patients From?

East Wind Dental Care provides in-house oral surgery for patients across western Washington County, including:

• Hillsboro and the NE Cornell Road corridor
• Orenco Station and the MAX Blue Line area
• Tanasbourne and the Streets of Tanasbourne
• Aloha and the TV Highway corridor
• Beaverton and Cedar Hills
• South Hillsboro and Reed’s Crossing
• Rock Creek and AmberGlen
• Cornelius and Forest Grove
• North Plains and Banks
• Intel employees at Ronler Acres and Jones Farm campuses

Get a Surgical Consultation

Bring your X-rays or get new imaging here. Walk out with a clear plan and a real cost estimate.

Call (503) 614-0198

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Related Services at East Wind Dental Care

• Tooth Extraction — Routine and surgical extractions
• Wisdom Teeth Removal — Wisdom tooth removal
• Bone Grafting — Bone grafting to rebuild jaw volume
• Bone Grafting & Sinus Lift — Combined bone graft and sinus lift
• Sinus Lift — Sinus floor elevation
• Sedation Dentistry — IV and oral sedation

Areas We Serve

East Wind Dental Care welcomes patients from across Washington County and the west Portland metro area: Hillsboro, Orenco Station, Tanasbourne, Aloha, Beaverton, South Hillsboro, Rock Creek, AmberGlen, Cornelius, Forest Grove, North Plains, and Banks.

Frequently Asked Questions — Oral Surgery in Hillsboro

Do you perform oral surgery in-house, or do you refer out?

Most oral surgery is performed in our Hillsboro office by Dr. Merat Ostovar, DMD, FAGD. This includes simple and surgical extractions, bone grafting, sinus lifts, soft-tissue biopsies, and surgical implant placement. We refer out only for complex hospital-based cases such as orthognathic jaw surgery or trauma reconstruction.

What is the difference between a simple extraction and a surgical extraction?

A simple extraction removes a fully erupted tooth using forceps under local anesthesia, usually in 20-40 minutes. A surgical extraction is needed when the tooth is broken at the gumline, has curved or fused roots, or is partially impacted — Dr. Ostovar makes a small gum incision, sometimes sections the tooth, and places sutures. Recovery is a few days longer for surgical extractions.

How much does a tooth extraction cost in Hillsboro?

At East Wind Dental Care, simple extractions run $200-$500 per tooth and surgical extractions run $400-$800 per tooth. Sedation is an add-on — nitrous is $50-$100, oral sedation is $150-$300, and IV sedation is $400-$800. Most dental insurance plans cover 50-80% of medically necessary extractions after deductible. Call (503) 614-0198 for a written estimate based on your specific tooth.

Will I be awake during oral surgery?

You can choose to be fully awake (local anesthesia only), relaxed but awake (nitrous oxide or oral conscious sedation), or asleep-like (IV sedation). The procedure is the same; the level of awareness is your choice. Dr. Ostovar discusses the right sedation option at your consultation based on the procedure, your medical history, and your anxiety level.

How long is recovery after a surgical extraction or bone graft?

Most patients feel well enough to return to desk work within 1-3 days for simple extractions and 5-7 days for surgical extractions or grafts. Soft foods for 3-5 days, no straws or smoking for 72 hours (this prevents dry socket), and ice on the cheek for the first 24 hours. Sutures often dissolve on their own; if not, we remove them at a 7-10 day follow-up.

What is dry socket and how do I avoid it?

Dry socket happens when the blood clot in the extraction site dislodges before healing, exposing bone and nerve. It causes throbbing pain 2-4 days after surgery. To avoid it: do not use straws, do not smoke, do not rinse vigorously for the first 72 hours, and follow the soft-food guidance. If you suspect dry socket, call (503) 614-0198 — we can place a medicated dressing that relieves pain quickly.

Do I need to stop blood thinners before oral surgery?

Sometimes, but not always. For aspirin, warfarin, Eliquis, Xarelto, Plavix, and similar medications, we coordinate with your prescribing physician — stopping these can carry more risk than continuing them through a routine extraction. Bring a current medication list to your consultation. Dr. Ostovar uses local hemostatic measures (suturing, gauze pressure, sometimes a clot-promoting agent) so most patients on blood thinners can have surgery safely.

When should I get a biopsy of a sore or growth in my mouth?

If a sore, white patch, red patch, lump, or unusual area has not resolved within 2 weeks, get it evaluated. Most are harmless, but the only definitive way to rule out oral cancer or precancer is a biopsy. The procedure takes 10-15 minutes under local anesthesia and results return within 7-10 business days. Catching oral cancer at stage 1 dramatically improves the outcome compared to later stages.

East Wind Dental Care — Hillsboro Oral Surgery

Office Location: 7546 NE Shaleen St, Hillsboro, OR 97124
Phone: (503) 614-0198
Provider: Dr. Merat Ostovar, DMD, FAGD

From Our Dental Library

• Oral Surgery: What to Expect Before, During, and After — A complete walk-through for Hillsboro patients
• Sedation Dentistry for Dental Anxiety — How nitrous, oral, and IV sedation make surgery comfortable
• Bone Graft Healing Timeline — Week-by-week recovery for socket preservation and ridge grafts

Reviewed by Dr. Merat Ostovar, DMD, FAGD | East Wind Dental Care, Hillsboro, OR | Last medically reviewed: 2026-05-05 | Book a consultation

> Dr. Ostovar leads East Wind Dental Care in Hillsboro, which has served the community since 2006. He holds Fellowship in the Academy of General Dentistry (FAGD), a credential held by fewer than 7% of general dentists in the U.S.

Written by Dr. Merat Ostovar, DMD

Doctor of Dental Medicine | 15+ Years Experience

Last updated: May 14, 2026