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Oral Surgery
Oral surgery may include extractions, bone grafting, and other procedures. After an exam and imaging, we explain which care can be completed at our office and when a specialist referral is the safest choice.
Overview
- Local anesthetic (and sedation options if needed) mean the procedure itself shouldn’t hurt.
- The recommended approach depends on the procedure, your health history, and what will support the safest recovery.
- Full aftercare instructions are given in writing before you leave, not just spoken once while you’re still numb.
What to expect
Consultation and imaging
A Panorex or digital x-ray shows exactly what’s involved before any decision is made about the approach.
The procedure
Performed under local anesthetic. You’ll need a ride home afterward — anesthesia affects reaction time and judgment even after simple extractions.
Immediate aftercare
Gauze controls initial bleeding; you’ll get written instructions on rest, ice, and soft foods before you leave.
Follow-up
Most healing is well underway within a week. Our full post-op instructions cover what’s normal and when to call us.
Frequently asked
Most procedures use local anesthetic only, and you’re awake but numb. For anxious patients or more involved procedures, sedation options can be discussed beforehand.
Initial healing is typically 1–2 weeks. Full bone healing underneath takes longer, but it doesn’t affect day-to-day activity.
Soft foods for the first few days — think mashed potatoes, yogurt, smoothies without a straw. Our post-op instructions page has the full list.
Only if you’re planning an implant in that spot later, or the surrounding bone needs support. We’ll tell you plainly if it applies to your case — it isn’t routine for every extraction.
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