In addition to endodontics, Ainley Family Dental Care also offers many oral surgery procedures. Sometimes a tooth that is severely damaged may need to be removed. Removing wisdom teeth or extracting irreparably damaged or diseased teeth are two of the many procedures where oral surgery is used. Removing a tooth is necessary when decay or an abscessed tooth is so severe that no other treatment will cure the infection and it can help keep infection from spreading to other areas of your mouth.

Oral surgery is done conveniently in our office, and we offer many solutions to relieve you of any pain during the procedure.

What To Expect After Surgery

In most cases, the recovery period lasts only a few days. The following will help speed recovery:

• Take painkillers as prescribed by your dentist or oral surgeon.
• Eat soft foods, such as gelatin, pudding, or a thin soup. Gradually add solid foods to your diet as healing progresses.
• Change gauze pads before they become soaked with blood.
• Relax after surgery. Physical activity may increase bleeding.
• Rinse your mouth with warm salt water several times a day to reduce swelling and relieve pain. Make your own salt water by mixing 1 tsp (5 g) of salt in a medium-sized glass [8 fl oz (237 mL)] of warm water.
• Do not lie flat. This may prolong bleeding. Prop up your head with pillows.
• Avoid rubbing the area with your tongue.
• Continue to carefully brush your teeth and tongue.

Contact Ainley Family Dental Care for more information about tooth extraction or to schedule an appointment.

If you are experiencing any problems after an Oral Surgical Procedure, or have any concerns about your recovery, please do not hesitate to call Ainley Family Dental Care at 870-239-2285.