DIAGNOSIS
Before undergoing dental surgery, your dentist will refer you to a specialist. The doctor may need to perform x-rays on your mouth and head to determine your primary needs. It is important to tell all your medications and medical history. Being informed is needed to understand your procedure.
TREATMENT
Different medications may be prescribe by your dentist. Some of these can prevent infections, control pain, lessen anxiety, and treat oral diseases. Your doctor may give you anti-inflammatory agents, topical analgesics, and other medicines to treat your conditions.
On the day of your surgery, you should not eat or drink for eight hours before surgery begins. A patient will stay in the hospital depending on what kind of surgery will be performed. Any types of surgery require a recovery period. Your food intake should be limited, or you should take nutritious foods. You can also use over-the-counter pain medications for surgical extraction. Jaw surgery needs a potent pain killer.
It is essential to follow all the instructions from your surgeon to ensure that there will be complete recovery. You should contact your dentist for any concerns, especially if it is essential. Don’t ignore any symptoms you may feel so that you will not develop infections or complications.