How much pain is there after oral surgery?
How much pain is there in children having oral surgery?
Will I have any swelling?
What can I eat after surgery?
How soon can I get back to exercise?
When can I return to work or school?
How much pain is there after oral surgery?
Level and duration of pain depends on the complexity of the surgery, technique, and patient’s tolerance. Most patients experience three to four days of elevated pain, commonly managed with pain medications such as Vicodin or Percocet. As pain gradually diminishes over the next two to three days, Ibuprofen (Advil) or Acetaminophen (Tylenol) can be used. After seven to ten days, most patients no longer have pain and may stop their medications.
How much pain is there in children having oral surgery?
Most common oral surgery procedures such as extractions or canine exposures are associated with minimal pain. Most take Tylenol for a day or two while others don’t need any medications at all.
Will I have any swelling?
Swelling is possible with any type of surgery and is mostly related to how invasive the procedure is. Dr. Kazemi, whenever possible, uses non-invasive approach for teeth extractions and dental implants. Patients will experience no or minimal swelling. Extraction of significantly impacted teeth or bone grafting procedures will result in more swelling. Any swelling related to surgery will maximize in 36 to 48 hours following procedure, and gradually taper over the next five to seven days. Ice helps to reduce swelling in the first 24 hours. If extractions were done in a conservative fashion, a patient may experience no swelling at all.
What can I eat after surgery?
Upon arrival home, patients may have water, juices, soups, shakes, puree, and very soft food. A soft diet is recommended up to five to seven days. No hard, crispy, or spicy should be eaten during this period. The general rule is if you have to chew, it’s probably too hard. After five to seven days, patients may gradually return to normal food.