Oral Surgery in Los Angeles, CA

Oral surgery is a sector of dental procedures that focus entirely on the more intense, surgical aspects of dentistry. At LA Dental Clinic we perform gum surgery, wisdom tooth extractions and bone grafting, in our oral surgery department. However, the term oral surgery can be used to encompass any kind of dental surgery.

We use oral surgery to treat a variety of diseases as well as orthodontic and oral problems. Patients may need oral surgery in conjunction with other procedures such as dental implants or veneers.

Oral surgery can be reconstructive, orthodontic or cosmetic. It is a large area of dentistry that can be used to assist in many different situations.

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Gum surgery, in the most basic sense, involves cutting into the gums to add or remove tissue. There can be gum grafts performed if a patient needs more gum tissue added to their teeth, and excess gum tissue can be removed as well. Gum surgery is often necessary if a patient has severe gum disease as well.

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What to expect depends largely on what you are having done. However, in general, you can expect to be sedated during all of our oral surgery procedures. You will not feel pain and often, you will not have to be fully under.

You can expect minor bleeding or swelling after your surgery, some may be more extreme than others. Your dentist will prescribe you pain medication if they think it is necessary. You will often have gauze or stitches in your mouth as well. Follow your dentists instructions and do not attempt to remove these items.

Naturally, after oral surgery, eating can be difficult. Be sure to arrange a meal plan for after your procedure, so you are prepared with meals ahead of time.

Oral surgery may seem like a major procedure, however it is very common. Our dentists are extremely experienced and will ensure that your procedure is as seamless as possible. All of the surgeries are performed in house and do not exceed 2 hours.

After your surgery, you will be free to leave the dental office on the same day. Be sure that you have a friend, family member or taxi to drive you, if you are waking up from anaesthetic. Most of the surgeries require the use of anaesthetic, which make patients groggy. You cannot drive after being under general anaesthetic until its effects wear off.

Whichever procedure you receive, there are a few basic things you should avoid eating immediately after. You do not have to restrict your eating after your surgery, however you will not be able to chew or eat the foods that you normally do. You should leave around a week of healing time before you try to eat solid foods again. Your dentist may ask that you avoid solid foods until your stitches are removed.

This time span may be longer, depending on whether or not you have stitches in your mouth. For a more detailed outline of foods that are easy to eat after surgery, visit the page of the surgery you will be having.

It is also a good idea to use ice packs on parts of your mouth that are visibly swollen. Swelling should reduce within 1-3 days after most oral surgeries. If it does not, contact your dentist.

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