Oral Surgery

Getting Oral Surgery at the Dental Office

Not knowing what to expect in the dental office can cause unnecessary concerns. If you are having oral surgery soon, it pays to gather as much information as possible so you can better prepare yourself.

Oral surgeries are performed by dental professionals. The procedure may require receiving anesthesia so you’ll feel more comfortable throughout.

What You Need to Know About Getting Oral Surgery

The best resource will always be your dentist or oral surgeon. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to talk to them about it. Here are a few more things to keep in mind:

• Inquire about diet restrictions. Your dentist will likely advise you to not eat anything the night before your oral surgery. Discuss this with them beforehand so you can also make adjustments to your meals.
• Ask about medications. Talk to your dentist about medications you need to take before your scheduled surgery.
• Ask a loved one to come with you. You might not be able to drive yourself home after having oral surgery. It’s best to ask a relative or a friend to accompany you to the dental practice or at least pick you up and take you home safely. This way, you will not have to worry about anything but getting rest after undergoing surgery.
• Get ample rest. After having your surgery, make sure to get adequate rest. Do not exhaust yourself with physical activities. Healing periods may vary depending on the procedure you received. Give yourself some time so you can recover and fully heal.
• Eat soft food. For about six to eight weeks after your surgery you will need to refrain from eating hard food. It will be important to Incorporate soft and nutritious food in your diet. You need to avoid hot drinks and food as much as possible, too.

Learn More about Oral Surgery and Other Dental Procedures

Please note that your dentist or oral surgeon will have to conduct a thorough evaluation of your oral health before recommending a treatment plan.

There are different oral health care services that you can receive in a dental practice. Although they vary, they’re all geared to give you an improved smile and benefit your overall health.

You won’t have to say “yes” to receiving dental surgery right away. Think through your options first. In case you have concerns about your financial options, the dental team can also assist you in looking into this matter.

Please consider, however, that dental professionals will only recommend surgery if other minor procedures will not be enough to save your tooth or restore your oral health.

Is it your first time seeing a dentist? Bring your family too and have their oral health evaluated.

Give us a call at (587) 317-9903 to learn more!