Taking Care of Yourself After Oral Surgery
Taking Care of Yourself After Oral Surgery Advice,Health Patients are often in for a surprise after oral surgery . Sometimes people go into a wisdom tooth extraction or dental implant placement thinking they will feel similar to how they feel after a dental procedure. It can be a rude awakening when post-operative pain and swelling prevent you from jumping back into your routine as fast as you would after a root canal! Make no mistake, oral surgery is surgery. Whether you are getting a sinus lift, bone grafting, dental implant, or multiple tooth extractions--the process involves cutting and suturing the oral tissues—and this is far more traumatic to the body than a filling or root canal. One of the most important things you can do to help yourself recover from oral surgery is arrange to take a few days off. Take time off work or find a caregiver who can help you if you look after small children. You will need to sleep, rest, sleep, and then rest some more! The Day of Surgery On the