Ten Things to Do Before You Have Dental

1. Ten Things to Do Before You Have Dental Surgery

2. You can avoid most dental problems by practising good oral hygiene. However, you might still need to have your mouth surgically repaired. • Dental surgery is also known as oral surgery. It involves any procedure that affects the jawbone, gums, and teeth. Many people get their first dental surgery after their wisdom teeth are removed. Others may need further procedures later in their lives. • Oral surgery is not scary if you have the proper preparations and a trusted team. For a consultation on your procedure, go to your dentist in Leamington Spa. This guide will help prepare you for dental surgery so that you feel more comfortable taking this crucial step for your health.

3. Why do you need dental surgery? To remove these things, you might need to have oral surgery. • Broken teeth • Wisdom teeth and teeth with impacted teeth • Teeth with unusual roots include curved roots and long roots. • Remaining root tips from tooth extractions • Teeth that are deeply rooted in your jawbone

4. The following are other common types of dentistry: • Root canals • Bone grafting • Gum grafting • Implant placement

5. Ten Things You Need to Do Before Your Procedure Adequately prepared, you will have a better experience with your oral surgery. These ten tips can help you prepare for success. • Check your Pre-Op Instructions You will be provided with pre-operative instructions when you make an appointment for any type of oral surgery. It will help you understand what your surgeon requires and what to expect on your work day.

6. Get your medication ready After your surgery, you will likely need to take medication for several days. To minimise discomfort, it is best to have your medication available and ready to go home. Your dentist can give you the prescription ahead of time so that you can fill it out before your appointment. • Organise Your Ride Home After having oral surgery, you will not be allowed to drive home. Make sure you make arrangements in advance. Ask family and friends if they are available to assist you in getting home.

7. If you cannot find someone to help, you’ll be asked to wait in the dentist’s waiting room before calling a taxi. This is so that you can be sure your medication has worn off sufficiently to allow you to travel safely. After oral surgery, it is unsafe to use public transport. • Stock up on your pantry For a few days, you won’t be able to eat the same diet as before your surgery. You also won’t feel up to grocery shopping. Instead, go to the grocery store before you have your surgery to stock up on healthy foods that don’t require any chewing, like soups, protein shakes and applesauce. As a treat, you can get ice cream and popsicles to reduce swelling and pain.

8. The Day Before Your dentist may ask you to avoid eating or drinking for 8 hours before surgery. This will lower your chance of aspiration (inhaling food or other substances into the lungs). Limit your intake of water if you are taking medication. • Do not smoke Smoking is not recommended for oral surgery. This will prevent your blood vessels from constricting and will slow down the healing process.

9. Select the right clothing Choose the clothes that you will wear the day after your surgery. Comfortable clothing should not have long sleeves. You can easily remove a cardigan, zip-up sweater or jacket if you’re feeling hot. This will allow the dental team to assess your vital signs and blood pressure and administer IV fluids if necessary. • Enjoy a good night’s sleep For good oral surgery results, getting enough sleep is important. Although it might be hard to fall asleep knowing what the next day will bring, try to get quality sleep the night before the surgery.

10. Get there early It will take about 20 minutes to complete the paperwork required for your surgery. Be sure to arrive before your scheduled time. Remember to allow time for any questions you may have with your surgeon before your procedure. • Ask Unanswered Questions Your dental team can help you navigate the process of oral surgery. Ask your dentist questions about the surgery, side effects, and recovery. Your dentist will be pleased to help ease your concerns and make you feel comfortable and at ease during the procedure.

11. Tips for a Smooth Recovery It is important to take time out after your surgery to let your body heal. If possible, take some time off from work and rest whenever you feel like it. Heavy lifting should be avoided until your dentist approves. The strain could cause damage to the surgical site. You can brush your teeth as normal, but you must be careful not to damage the area. Also, you should take your time before you start to eat solid food again. Start with very soft or liquid foods for a few days, and then move on to something more substantial when you are ready. After moving to liquids, many people prefer pasta or mashed potatoes. Each patient is unique, but most patients cannot resume their regular diet for at least one week after surgery.

12. Follow the instructions of your dentist and take your medication as prescribed. If you still experience severe pain, let them know. This could be an indication that you have complications that require further treatment.

13. Contact Us Andrew Lee Dental Practice Call: +44 1926 330606 Mail: info@andrewleedentistry.co.uk