Oral Surgeon in Newport Beach — Board-Certified in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

No. Most patients are referred by their general dentist, but you can book a consultation with us directly. If you do have a referral, bring any x-rays or notes your dentist sent with you and we will review them at your first visit.

An oral and maxillofacial surgeon is a dental specialist who, after dental school, completes an additional four-to-six-year hospital-based surgical residency in anesthesia, medicine and surgery of the mouth, jaws and face. Dr. Salib is board certified by the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, which is why complex extractions, dental implants, jaw surgery and sedation are handled here rather than referred out.

You can be. Options run from local anesthetic and nitrous oxide to IV sedation and general anesthesia — under IV sedation most patients are deeply relaxed and remember little or nothing, and general anesthesia is available in the office for those who want to be fully asleep. Dr. Salib is anesthesia trained and administers the sedation himself, and the right option is chosen with you at the consultation.

During placement, no — the implant is placed under local anesthetic, with sedation options from nitrous oxide to IV sedation if you would rather be more relaxed, so you feel nothing while it is done. Afterward most patients have only mild soreness for a few days, usually less than a tooth extraction, and it is well controlled with over-the-counter pain relief. Because the implant is placed into the bone rather than a tooth being pulled out, swelling is typically modest, and PRF and PRP are offered to support faster, more comfortable healing.

It depends on how many teeth are removed, whether they are erupted or impacted, the sedation you choose, imaging, and whether PRP is added. Rather than quote a single figure, we scan first and give you the whole cost in writing at the consultation, with your insurance benefits applied, before anything is scheduled.

We accept most dental insurance, verify your benefits before treatment, and submit claims on your behalf — including medical claims where a procedure qualifies. Bring your insurance details to the consultation and the front office will check your coverage and give you a written estimate. Financing is also available through CareCredit, no-interest monthly plans and all major cards.

Swelling peaks at 48 to 72 hours and most patients are back to normal activity within a week; the sockets close over about three to four weeks. Soft food and no straws for the first few days, and PRP is offered to support faster, more comfortable healing.

Yes. Severe pain, swelling, infection, a knocked-out tooth or a jaw injury are treated urgently — call (949) 204-0775 and describe what is happening, and the team will tell you the soonest option. For trouble breathing or swallowing, or bleeding you cannot control, call 911 or go to the nearest ER first.

The practice is at 2121 E Coast Hwy in Corona del Mar and treats patients from across Orange County — Newport Beach, Irvine, Costa Mesa, Huntington Beach, Laguna Beach and the surrounding communities.