| I Am Scheduled for Oral Surgery, How Long Will It Last? And What About the Recovery? |
An oral surgeon specializes in the treatment of dental concerns or diseases that affect the teeth, mouth, jaws, gums, and face. An oral surgeon can perform procedures like tooth extractions or more complicated ones like jaw reconstructive surgery. The duration an oral surgery lasts depends on many things, including the nature of the dental issue and how many procedures have to be performed. A majority of oral surgeries can be completed in a few hours. Depending on the procedure and the anesthetic agent administered, a patient may need a few more hours in the dental office to stabilize and be able to get home. For wisdom teeth extraction, the procedure could last 40 to 90 minutes or more.
The complete healing process after oral surgery can take several weeks, however, the post-oral surgery duration for recovery lasts a few days. You need to rest for about two to three days following the surgery. At the dental office, you will be provided with in-depth instructions about post-surgery care. You should avoid any physical activity for at least two to three days. Once you feel that you are well enough to get back to work or your normal routine, you can do so.
Many patients receiving oral surgery worry about it being painful. How much pain you have after the surgery varies based on the procedure done and the work involved. An oral surgeon will prescribe pain medication as needed. To get through the post-surgery recovery period more comfortably, ensure you adhere to the post-op instructions we provide you.
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| Will My Dental Insurance Cover My Oral Surgery?
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A majority of oral surgeries can be covered by your medical or general dental insurance plans. However, each case is different and mostly it depends on what procedure you are undergoing. The best thing you can do is to have a pre-estimate of the cost of the procedure from the dentist or oral surgeon. After that, you should contact your insurance company to see if the procedure is covered and how much will be met by the insurance through your plan. Some procedures involved in oral surgery may be covered, and others may not. This way, you will have an idea of what is to be covered and how much you may need to pay for out of pocket. You can also ask the oral surgeon if they have a payment plan with third parties that can help with your treatment cost. Talk to us about your oral surgery needs and we will get any questions answered.
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| Can Older Restorations Put You At Risk of Having Cavities? |
While dental restorations like crowns, veneers, or inlays and onlays may not necessarily result in cavities, if you neglect your dental care, it is likely that you will have cavities form around those restorations. When cavities develop around fillings and crowns, they cause these restorations not to fit properly. As such, bacteria progress beneath the resin, porcelain, or metal, hence causing more damage. In some instances, poor fit of the restorations can make them rub against the tooth, further damaging your tooth enamel. Routine checkups at our dental office are important since they help catch any problems starting to develop on teeth or dental restorations.
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