Oral Surgery

Oral Surgery Made Simple

Oral surgery involves diagnosing and treating issues in the mouth and surrounding areas through specialized surgical procedures. At FLOSS Dental Clinic, our team works with expert oral surgeons to offer a range of in-house treatments alongside your general dentist. This collaborative approach ensures smooth communication, clear guidance, and attentive aftercare.

What Types of Oral Surgery Are There?

There are many kinds of oral surgeries, with some of the most common including:

Wisdom tooth extractions
Gum grafting
Dental implants
Maxillofacial surgery
Apical surgery (to remove cysts near the tooth root)

Our team at FLOSS Dental Clinic can also perform more complex surgeries such as:

Tooth transplants
Jaw repositioning
Bone grafts
Sinus lifts
Cyst removal
Biopsy and lesion removal
Exposing impacted teeth to help guide proper alignment

Our Team of Specialists

Whether it’s a simple extraction or a complex jaw surgery, we’ll connect you with the right specialist to ensure you’re in the best hands every step of the way.

FAQ

How do I prepare for surgery?

The preparation for oral surgery, as in any other surgical procedure, depends on the type of surgery and requires adherence to the instructions given by the professional in charge.

As each individual is unique and the need for the surgical procedure differs according to the type of problem that exists, we will provide you with all the necessary information about the surgery to be performed as well as the pre- and post-operative care.

Generally, what is common to all types of surgery is to make sure that on the day of the surgery you will not perform any tasks that require strenuous physical effort. You can buy your post operative medications in advance and prepare for a soft diet at room temperature. Good rest the night before and a meal beforehand will always help. Also remember to take all the pre-operative medication as prescribed by your FLOSS Dental Clinic surgeon.

How long does recovery take?

Depending on the type of oral surgery, recovery can take from 48 hours to 1 month.

What can I eat after Oral Surgery?

Oral surgeries are common and can be simple or complex. It is important to be prepared and manage your recovery properly. Prepare everything so that, on the day itself and those that follow, you do not have to perform tasks that require a lot of movement or physical effort. Give yourself at least two days to heal before attempting strenuous tasks. During this time, eat soft foods and perform oral hygiene as recommended by your dentist.

What are the rules of FLOSS Dental clinic after an extraction?

RULE 1: Keep the gauze pads that your doctor placed pressed firmly against the extraction site for 30 minutes to control bleeding and protect the forming blood clot.

RULE 2: Use anti-inflammatories to ensure your comfort during the recovery period. Be sure to follow up with your specialist as per the prescription instructions. It is best to take your first analgesic before the local anesthesia wears off.

If your anti-inflammatories are not enough to ensure your comfort please call FLOSS Dental Clinic and our professionals will prescribe a secondary analgesic as needed.

RULE3: Apply an ice pack to the surgical site within the first 2 hours to reduce inflammation. Apply pressure with the ice pack we provide for 10-15 minute periods on and off for the first 2 hours.

RULE 4: Don’t avoid brushing completely nor brush too rigorously. You should avoid brushing for the first 24hours. However from the next evening it is best to return to proper oral hygiene habits to decrease the overall microbial load in the mouth. Brushing, ideally, should be performed gently on the intervened area, but the cleaning of the other teeth should be performed with your regular tooth brush as normal.

RULE 5: Be gentle with your mouth! After oral surgery it is best to allow the wound to heal without disturbing it. To do so follow these 3 suggestions:

a. Avoid making changes to the pressure in your mouth as this can dislodge a blood clot that is forming and delay full healing. Avoid spitting, gargling, using straws and smoking for the first 3 days.

b. After your anesthesia wears off, you can eat soft foods at room temperature on the other side. Avoid eating hard or crunchy foods for several days after surgery.

c. Be gentle while brushing and rinsing. After the first 24 hours, when you start brushing again (the evening after the procedure), do not spit or gargle! Rather place a smaller amount of toothpaste and after brushing use an antiseptic mouthwash to gently rinse the mouth without applying any extra gargling pressure.

RULE 6: Do not smoke or drink excessive alcohol after surgery as this may delay your recovery. Eat and sleep well to help your body recover.

RULE 7: Be patient! It is important to be patient during the recovery period. Depending on the type of oral surgery, recovery can take from 48 hours to 1 month.

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