When it comes to oral surgery, you should know what to expect in order to prepare yourself properly for such an intervention. These are a few details that Illinois oral surgeons will want you to know:
Will it hurt?
A dental surgery is not painful because it is performed under anesthesia and conscious sedation. After the effect of anesthesia disappears, the area will be moderately sore, swollen and may also bleed, but these manifestations are normal and will pass in 3-4 days, during which time they can be alleviated using cold compresses and anti-inflammatory drugs.
Can you smoke and drink alcohol?
On the day of extraction, you must not consume alcohol or smoke. This is also true post-operatively, at least for a few days, so as not to affect the healing process.
How about oral hygiene after tooth extraction?
After a dental surgery, you are not allowed to rinse your mouth with anything, nor to brush your teeth for 24 hours. From the next day you can resume regular teeth brushing, using a special, ultra-soft brush. Using mouthwash is not recommended in the first 14 days after surgery.
What is the recommended rest period?
A dental surgery is still a surgery, so patients are recommended to avoid extensive physical effort that may accelerate the heart rate or cause additional injury for a few days after the intervention because the body needs the energy to heal properly. Find more on this topic at https://www.oralsurgery-hicd.com/.
