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At The Dental Care Center, we never underestimate the importance of patient education. We care about the health of our patients, and we also know that good oral care is essential for a person’s overall health.
Some of the most commonly asked questions we hear are answered below. If you have any other questions, or if you have questions about your specific treatment or oral health in general, please don’t hesitate to ask! We want to help you make informed decisions about the oral health of you and your family.
Oral Surgery
In our dental office, we offer oral surgery for a variety of reasons, which can include:
- Wisdom tooth removal
- Bone grafting
- Dental implants
Your dentist in Van Nuys, CA can also perform laser surgery to help with gum health issues and so much more. Laser surgery is far less invasive than traditional surgeries, and it also promotes faster recovery times.
How Does Wisdom Teeth Removal Work?
Wisdom tooth removal is image-guided, and we employ the gentlest of hands. First, we numb the area and then remove the problematic tooth. Some people do not have trouble with their wisdom teeth, and they erupt as expected, but too often, they encroach on other teeth, partially erupt, and leave you vulnerable to infection.
Bone grafting is important if you lose a tooth. By grafting bone into the area, we help keep the jawbone viable for a later tooth replacement, including quality dental implants. Bone grafting can also prevent jawbone deterioration, giving you a sunken and prematurely aged appearance along the lower face. Because they rely on tooth root replacement, dental implants can also stimulate your jawbone to keep it viable.
For Oral Surgery in Van Nuys, CA, Reach Out to Us Today
With an experienced dentist on your side, dental surgery is simpler than ever before. And we employ the latest technologies to provide comfort and optimal healing.
Tooth extractions in Van Nuys can be quick and painless with the right dentists on your side. At The Dental Care Center, our dentist in Van Nuys can help protect your oral health and restore a missing or damaged tooth with aesthetic and lifelike dentistry.
After oral surgery, you must follow your dentist’s instructions on aftercare and the healing process. One of the most common things your dentist in Van Nuys will ask you is to make sure you eat an appropriate diet after a tooth extraction.
How to Eat and What to Eat After a Tooth Extraction
Make sure you only chew on the opposite side of your mouth from the extraction site. You’ll likely consume more liquids than solids while healing, but we strongly advise against using a straw. A straw can dislodge a blood clot or damage soft tissues, which can add time to your recovery.
You should only eat soft foods or liquids in the first 24 hours after surgery. Acceptable foods include yogurt, pudding, Jell-O, ice cream, pureed soup, broth, and applesauce. Avoid anything hot, spicy, hard, crunchy, or chewy that can irritate the mouth.
After the first day, you can try mashed potatoes or bananas, oatmeal, scrambled eggs, pancakes, and the like.
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Before your treatment begins, your dentist will review with you detailed instructions of the healing process, including acceptable foods and drinks.
If you have any questions about your tooth extraction or recovery, please give us a call today.