Immediate implant placement followed by temporary provisionalization can lead to great tissue contour which enhances the esthetics at the time of final restoration. At Bowie Oral Surgery we aim for excellent results every time. We achieve this by scheduling procedures in the required allotted time which allows us to focus on each surgery without distractions. We also believe in minimally invasive techniques which we utilize for each and every surgery, allowing for faster recovery and decreased pain/swelling. Try us out and experience the difference.
Dental abscesses can be very painful and costly to treat if allowed to sit long enough. They can progress from a simple tooth infection to other areas which can be life threatening at times.
A tooth with a dental abscess either needs a root canal or it needs to be removed to prevent further infection spread and pain!
Oral surgeons are highly equipped to drain infections that may have spread to more life threatening locations such as the airway.
Next time you have a tooth ache or a bump on the gum see your dentist or oral surgeon right away!
So your dentist said you need to see an oral surgeon? Or are you just wondering what’s the difference between an oral surgeon and what your general dentist does?
The truth is some general dentists do oral surgery and some prefer to send you to a specialist, particularly when the procedure is more complicated. Oral surgeons train for an additional 4 to 6 years after dental school. The training is very rigorous and extensive and covers all surgical procedures of the teeth, jaws and surrounding structures. This makes oral surgeons the most skilled specialist for teeth extractions or other surgical procedures of the jaws, particularly complex ones.
So the next time you have a toothache, need a tooth extracted / pulled or your dentist recommends that you see a specialist, know that you’re in great hands with the Oral Surgeon!
Here at Bowie oral surgery we offer a wide range of cosmetic facial procedures aimed at treating unsightly wrinkles, correcting the look of thin lips or thinning hair as well as repositioning of the chin to provide a stronger more esthetic appearing chin. All our facial cosmetic procedures are aimed at providing you with a more youthful, radiant appearance.
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Slight bleeding from the nose is not uncommon for several days after surgery. Notify the doctor or the surgical assistant if you are unable to take any of your medication as prescribed.
It is likely that you may be advised to take an antibiotic and decongestant as well as your regular pain medication. You must take these medications as prescribed.
Do not stop taking them on your own. If you have a problem with any medication, please call us so that we can make an adjustment for you.
After tooth extraction, it’s important for a blood clot to form to stop the bleeding and begin the healing process. Bite on a gauze pad for 30-45 minutes immediately after the appointment. If the bleeding or oozing still persists, place another gauze pad and bite firmly for another 30 minutes. You may have to do this several times to stop the bleeding.
After the blood clot forms it is important to not disturb or dislodge the clot. Do not rinse vigorously, suck on straws, smoke, drink alcohol or brush teeth next to the extraction site for 72 hours. These activities may dislodge or dissolve the clot and hinder the healing process. Limit vigorous exercise for the next 24 hours, as this increases blood pressure and may cause more bleeding and throbbing from the extraction site.
After the tooth is extracted you may feel some pain and experience some swelling. If provided an ice pack to the face may be recommended to help minimize swelling. Take pain medications as prescribed. The swelling usually subsides after 48 hours.
Use pain medication as directed. Call our office if the medication doesn’t seem to be working. If antibiotics are prescribed, continue to take them for the indicated length of time even if signs and symptoms of pain or infection are gone. Drink lots of fluids and eat nutritious, soft food on the day of the extraction. You can eat normally as soon as you are comfortable which is usually within 2-3 days. It is important that you avoid, brushing, rinsing or spitting the day of the extraction. You may resume brushing and gentle rinsing the following day as instructed by the doctor. A clean oral cavity decreases discomfort and improves healing.
After a few days you should feel fine and can resume your normal activities. If you have heavy bleeding, severe pain, continued swelling for 2-3 days, or a reaction to the medication, call our office immediately.
Do not disturb the wound. Avoid rinsing, spitting, or touching the wound on the day of surgery. There will usually be a metal healing abutment (post) protruding through the gums. Please take care to avoid heavy contact with he healing abutment (post) during eating as this may affect the healing of the implant underneath. It is not uncommon for the healing abutment (post) to become loose or fall out. If this happens please keep the healing abutment handy and call our office immediately.
Usually there will be sutures (stitches) placed to reapproximate the gingiva at the surgical sites. The sutures we place are usually resorbable and do not need to be removed. Please avoid tampering with the sutures, allow 7-10 days for sutures to dissolve. Occasionally sutures may break and fall out sooner than anticipated, this is not cause for alarm simply keep the area clean, healing typically progresses as normal.
Some bleeding or redness in the saliva is normal for 24 hours. Excessive bleeding can be controlled by biting on a moistened gauze pad placed under pressure directly over the bleeding wound for 30 to 60 minutes. If bleeding continues profusely, please call for further instructions. Avoid the use of straws for 2-3 days after surgery.
Swelling is a normal occurrence after surgery. To minimize swelling apply an icepack, or towel filled with ice, on the face in the area of surgery. Apply the ice 20 mins on and 20 mins off at a time, as much as possible, for the first 24 hours.
Drink plenty of fluids. Avoid hot liquids or hard foods. Soft food and liquids should be eaten on the day of surgery and for 2-3 days. Return to a normal diet as soon as possible unless otherwise directed.
Antibiotics are usually necessary after implant surgery especially when bone graft material is used, if prescribed should be taken as directed to help prevent infection and subsequent implant failure.
Good oral hygiene is essential to good healing. The night of surgery, use the prescribed Peridex Oral Rinse gently before bed. The day after surgery, the Peridex should be used twice daily; after breakfast and before bed. Be sure to rinse for at least 30 seconds then spit it out. Warm salt water rinses (one teaspoon of salt in a cup of warm water) should be used at least 3 times a day as well, especially after meals. Brush your teeth along with the healing abutments. Be gentle initially while brushing the surgical areas and be sure to use a soft bristle brush. If a bone graft material was used its normal to notice multiple small grains during rinsing or brushing, this should stop after 1-2 days.
Keep physical activities to a minimum immediately following surgery. If you exercise, throbbing or bleeding may occur. If this occurs, you should discontinue exercising. Keep in mind that you are probably not taking in normal nourishment. This may weaken you and further limit your ability to exercise.
Partial dentures, flippers, or full dentures, should not be used immediately after surgery for at least 7 days, unless directed otherwise by the doctor.
Smoking not only disturbs and delays the normal wound healing but it also increases risk of excessive post-surgical bleeding as well as infection hence should be avoided for 3-4 days after surgery.
Here at Bowie oral surgery we offer a wide range of cosmetic facial procedures aimed at treating unsightly wrinkles, correcting the look of thin lips or thinning hair as well as repositioning of the chin to provide a stronger more esthetic appearing chin. All our facial cosmetic procedures are aimed at providing you with a more youthful, radiant appearance.
See the below list of cosmetic procedures and products we offer:
Do not disturb the wound. Avoid rinsing, spitting, or touching the wound on the day of surgery. There will usually be a metal or rubber chain protruding through the gums and attached to the arch wire of your braces. Please take care to avoid heavy contact with the chain during eating or brushing. It is not uncommon for the chain to become loose or detached from the tooth. If this happens please keep the chain and bracket handy and call our office immediately.
Usually there will be sutures (stitches) placed to reapproximate the gingiva at the surgical sites. The sutures we place are usually resorbable and do not need to be removed. Please avoid tampering with the sutures, allow 7-10 days for sutures to dissolve. Occasionally sutures may break and fall out sooner than anticipated, this is not cause for alarm simply keep the area clean, healing typically progresses as normal.
Some bleeding or redness in the saliva is normal for 24 hours. Excessive bleeding can be controlled by biting on a moistened gauze pad placed under pressure directly over the bleeding wound for 30 to 60 minutes. If bleeding continues profusely, please call for further instructions. Avoid the use of straws for 2-3 days.
Swelling is a normal occurrence after surgery. To minimize swelling apply an icepack, or towel filled with ice, on the face in the area of surgery. Apply the ice 20 mins on and 20 mins off at a time, as much as possible, for the first 24 hours.
Drink plenty of fluids. Avoid hot liquids or hard foods. Soft food and liquids should be eaten on the day of surgery and for 2-3 days. Return to a normal diet as soon as possible unless otherwise directed.
Antibiotics are sometimes necessary after exposure of an impacted tooth, especially when bone is removed or the tooth is luxated (loosened). If prescribed, antibiotics should be taken as directed to help prevent infection.