Before surgery, we will provide you with an outlined treatment plan. We will also discuss anesthesia options with you and you can feel free to ask any questions you may have about your surgery. As with any surgery, there will be a recovery period. You will want someone to pick you up, as you will be groggy and tired. We may prescribe painkillers for treating recovery-related pain. Are you a patient of Dental Pointe? If so, we would love to hear about your experiences below! Our Location Find us on the map.
Hours of Operation Our Regular Schedule. Monday: am - pm. Tuesday: am - pm. But fear not. Oral refers to your mouth, while maxillofacial refers to your jaws and face. An oral and maxillofacial surgeon may diagnose, treat or perform surgery to resolve injuries or issues in the head, neck, face, jaws and hard and soft oral tissues. Oral and maxillofacial surgery is recognized internationally as a surgical specialty.
In fact, to become an oral surgeon, one must earn a four-year graduate degree in dentistry and complete a hospital oral and maxillofacial surgery residency program for a minimum of 4 years. This program includes specialized training in anesthesia and pain control. If your dentist refers you to an oral surgeon, it does not necessarily mean you have a challenging case to treat!
It simply means there is a specialized surgeon who can better treat your case. You might need oral surgery for something as common as dental implants , or for the treatment of a tumor or cyst in the jaw , for example. You can make a warm compress by wrapping a hot water bottle or a heating pad in a towel. The warmth will increase blood flow or circulation and bring down the swelling.
Do not use anything hot enough to burn your skin. Call your dentist or oral surgeon if the swelling continues to get worse 48 hours after surgery, or if the swelling does not go down within 7 days after surgery. After surgery, your jaw muscles may be sore and it may be hard to open your mouth for up to 7 to 10 days. Your jaw muscles may have become stiff and sore from holding your mouth open during surgery.
If your jaw muscles are not too sore, massage them gently with a warm, moist face cloth. Eat foods that are easy to chew such as eggs, pasta and bananas. Have drinks like milkshakes, milk and juices. If, after 7 to 10 days, your jaw muscles are still tender or your mouth is still hard to open, call your dentist or oral surgeon. If you have any of the following problems after oral surgery, call your dentist or oral surgeon right away:. Care after Minor Oral Surgery. Who does this procedure?
You have pain Once the anesthetic freezing wears off, feeling some pain is normal. What to do Your dentist or oral surgeon may prescribe medication. What NOT to do Do not take more medication than advised. Do not drink alcohol when taking pain relief medication. Do not drive or use machines if you are taking narcotic medication. A narcotic may cause you to feel drowsy. Your dentist, oral surgeon or pharmacist will tell you if your pain relief medication is a narcotic.
You have bleeding You will probably bleed for the first hour or 2 after surgery. What to do Your dentist or oral surgeon will use a gauze pad over the wound to cut down on the amount of bleeding while the blood clots. What NOT to do Do not rinse your mouth within the first 24 hours, even if the bleeding and oozing leave a bad taste in your mouth. Do not chew on the gauze pad or suck on the wound.
Do not strain yourself for 2 full days after your surgery. Avoid hot liquids like coffee and tea. If you eat soup, let it cool first. Hot liquids increase the flow of blood and your wound can start to bleed again.
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