Oral Surgery

Another reason to Smile

What is included in oral surgery?

“Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery is the specialty of dentistry which includes the diagnosis, surgical and adjunctive treatment of diseases, injuries and defects involving both the functional and aesthetic aspects of the hard and soft tissues of the oral and maxillofacial region.”

What is the recovery time for oral surgery?

Swelling is usually completely gone within 7 to 10 days after oral surgery. Stiffness in the muscles of the face is also normal and may be noticed for up to 10 days after oral surgery. You may see slight bruising, typically if the surgery involved your lower wisdom teeth.

How do you recover from oral surgery?

Take it easy. Rest at home, avoiding physical activity. ...
Use ice. ...
Eat soft foods. ...
Take prescribed antibiotics. ...
Keep your mouth clean. ...
Brush carefully. ...
Eat foods rich in vitamin A and C. These vitamins support the healing process.

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Can I drink water before oral surgery?

Fasting must begin at midnight the night before surgery for patients with a morning appointment. If you have an afternoon appointment, do not eat anything 8 hours prior to your scheduled dental surgery. While fasting, the patient may only drink clear fluids (Ex: water, apple juice, black coffee, and sports drinks).

Can I brush my teeth before oral surgery?

If you are having general anesthesia or IV Sedation, you may not have anything to eat or drink for a minimum of 6 hours prior to your surgery. ... You may, and definitely should, brush your teeth prior to surgery, as your mouth should be very clean, but be sure not to swallow any water or toothpaste.

What are oral surgery procedures?

Impacted teeth removal. ...
Wisdom teeth removal. ...
Improve fit of dentures. ...
Dental implants are tooth root substitutes placed in the jawbone. ...
Unequal jaw growth. ...
Cleft lip and cleft palate repair. ...
Facial infections. ...
Facial injury repair.