Recovery Time After Common Oral Surgery Procedures

Learning the definition of oral surgery will help you understand more about it when you might need to undergo a surgical process to improve your oral health. According to the American Dental Association, oral and maxillofacial surgery is a specialty of dentistry, which includes the diagnosis, surgical and adjunctive treatment of diseases, injuries and defects involving both the functional and aesthetic aspects of the hard and soft tissues of the oral and maxillofacial region.

About oral surgeries

Wondering if every oral surgery that is performed is done to identify, manage and treat diseases of the mouth? While this is one of the more common reasons why someone would need to undergo oral surgery, oral surgeries are also performed for cosmetic reasons. Ready to learn more about the recovery time required after undergoing one of the more common oral surgical procedures?

The list below includes two common oral surgical procedures, along with how long patients can expect to recover after undergoing the surgical procedure.

To remove impacted wisdom teeth

Why do impacted wisdom teeth need to be removed? When this third set of molars begins to grow in and there is not enough room, sooner or later they will begin to cause problems. One of the main reasons why someone would not have enough room in their mouth to accommodate their wisdom teeth is because of their genetics, which means there is not much they can do except remove the teeth.

The expected full recovery time after undergoing this surgical procedure is about six weeks. The majority of dental patients who undergo oral surgery in order to remove their impacted wisdom teeth can resume their normal activities within three to four days and can start eating soft foods again in about one week.

To remove infected tooth roots

Oral surgeries that are performed to remove infected tooth roots are called root canals. A root canal is performed in order to remove the infected pulp in a tooth, which is necessary in order to save the tooth. If a dental patient is in need of endodontic therapy and does not undergo oral surgery in order to save the tooth, they will need to find a tooth replacement option as soon as possible in order to once again have a full set of teeth.

The expected recovery time after undergoing this surgical procedure is about two weeks. Most patients can resume their normal activities a day or two after undergoing this surgical procedure, especially when taking a pain reliever in order to address any discomfort or pain experienced during the first few days.

Need to schedule a consultation appointment?

Ready to learn if you need to undergo oral surgery to improve your oral health? The only way you can know for sure is by making an appointment with a dental professional so you can undergo a thorough mouth examination. Once this important examination has been completed, you will be informed of any dental work, including oral surgery, you will need so you can have a healthy mouth. Just call us now and let us know what a convenient time for you to come in is so you can get the process started.

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