Oral Surgery
Oral and maxillofacial surgery is commonly referred to as oral surgery and sometimes dentoalveolar surgery. Oral surgeries include any surgical procedures associated with the teeth, soft tissues, or jaws—from wisdom teeth removal to cleft palate repair.
Dental Surgery
in Lincoln, NE
Oral and maxillofacial surgeons undergo specialized training to treat various facial, mouth, and jaw conditions. Common procedures include dental implants, tooth extractions, and improving the fit of dentures.
Oral surgeons perform simple and complex surgeries and provide care to accident victims who need reconstructive dental surgery. They can also conduct soft tissue biopsies, remove tumors, perform jaw realignment surgery, repair soft tissue, and position implants.
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How long does oral surgery take?
Most procedures take a few hours to complete. Depending on the extent of the procedure and the type of anesthesia used, you may need to stay a few more hours for recovery. Regardless of the duration of the procedure, you should plan on avoiding activity and resting for the rest of the day.
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How long does it take to recover from an oral surgery?
Recovery time after oral surgery varies, but most patients take 1-2 weeks to heal fully. After surgery, it’s important to rest for 2-3 days. Pain levels can vary depending on the type and extent of the surgery, but you will be prescribed medication to manage any pain post-surgery.
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What are tips to help with recovery after oral surgery?
There are many things you can do to help speed up your recovery after oral surgery. See our list of tips to help ease your recovery:
- Rest for at least 1 day
- Follow post-surgery instructions
- Apply ice to your jaw to help reduce swelling
- Avoid disturbing the blood clot
- Practice good oral hygiene to keep the surgery site clean
- Do not smoke for at least 1 week following the procedure
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What foods should I eat after oral surgery?
Following your procedure, we recommend that you eat cool, soft foods. Soft foods will be much easier to consume and are less likely to disturb any blood clots. We recommend foods such as:
- Yogurt
- Applesauce
- Jell-O
- Soups
- Mashed Potatoes
- Rice
- Oatmeal
It is also important to stay hydrated following your procedure, so be sure to drink lots of water. However, do not drink with a straw as this can dislodge the blood clots. We also advise avoiding carbonation, alcohol, and other hot beverages for a week.
More Questions?
If you have more questions about oral surgery, please contact our office and we will be happy to discuss further.
