After Care | Butura Oral and Dental Implant Surgery

In most cases, wisdom teeth are removed under local anesthesia, laughing gas (nitrous oxide/oxygen analgesia), or general anesthesia. These options and the surgical risks (e.g., sensory nerve damage, and sinus complications) will be discussed with you before the procedure. Once the teeth are removed, the gum is sutured.

To help control bleeding, bite down on the gauze in your mouth. You will rest under our supervision in the office until you are ready to be taken home. Upon discharge, your post-operative kit will include:

Post-operative instructions
A prescription for pain medication
Antibiotics
A follow-up appointment in one week for suture removal

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call us. Our services are provided in an environment of optimum safety. We utilize modern monitoring equipment, and our staff is experienced in anesthesia techniques.

How Will I Feel After Wisdom Teeth Removal?

On the first day after surgery, you may experience some minor bleeding and pain. You should cover your pillowcase with something so that you don’t get any blood on it.

Each person’s reaction to surgery varies, and the pain sensation ranges from mild discomfort to severe pain.

A variable amount of swelling can be expected following the surgery. This swelling usually peaks on the second day and should begin resolving on the third day. You can limit swelling by using ice for the entire first day. The more ice you use on the first day, the less swelling you will likely have on the second day.

On the third day, you will notice that your jaw muscles are stiff, and it may be difficult to open your mouth normally. On the second and third days, you can apply moist heat to your face, allowing your muscles to relax and open wider.

Most of the time, you will want to limit your activities to a few days.

We ask that you follow your post-operative instructions closely. Doing so will make you as comfortable as possible during the first few days following your procedure. Please allow your body time to heal before resuming an active social, academic, or athletic schedule. Most patients feel like they are over the hump and on their way to recovery in 3 to 5 days.

Are There Any Problems after the Extraction of Wisdom Teeth?

As with any medical procedure, complications or an unanticipated result can occur. Some complications that patients undergoing wisdom tooth extraction may experience include:

Damage to the sensory nerve in the lips and tongue

Sinus communication

Infections

Dry sockets

After the procedure, our assistants will review your post-operative instructions with your escort. We ask that you follow these instructions closely, as they will make you most comfortable following your procedure.

If you are sedated, you will be relaxed and drowsy when you leave the office. Most patients prefer to go home and rest, with no other physical or scholastic activities planned for a few days.

With any medical procedure, unexpected results can occur. These can include delayed healing, infection, and post-operative numbness or tingling in your lip, chin, or tongue. During your office visit, the oral surgeon will review relevant post-operative events with you and answer any questions.

Contact Us for More After Care Instructions!

The post-operative instruction sheet we will provide should answer many of the questions related to these more common concerns. If not, don’t hesitate to call the office!

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