Dental Hygiene

Proper dental hygiene is very important to us here at Oral Surgery Consultants of Pennsylvania, which is why we encourage all of our patients to pay close attention to their oral health. Oral hygiene not only affects dental health, but the patient’s overall health as well.

 

With regular home care, our patients can have teeth that are free of debris and bacteria, better smelling breath, and healthier teeth overall. It helps them battle gum disease, infection, and prevents possible procedures as a result of tooth decay.

 

We recommend the following practices for dental hygiene and periodontal health:

• Brush their teeth twice a day, for at least two minutes each time.
• Floss their teeth at least once a day.
• Use toothpaste and mouthwash that contains fluoride.
• Eat a healthy diet with minimal snacks and sugar-filled choices.
• Drink plenty of water and decreasing soda, coffee and wine.
• Visit your general dentist twice a year for a check-up and professional cleaning

With these simple daily practices, patients stand to have a healthier mouth and better overall health. They are taking good care of their teeth in between visits, and seeing us regularly to assess the health of their mouth and provide more education for good dental hygiene. 

Bone Grafting

At Oral Surgery Consultants of Pennsylvania, we are committed to providing our patients with expert care for all of their dental needs.  That is why we maintain bone grafting capabilities at our dental practice.  Bone grafting is an excellent option for patients who need to build and strengthen their jawbones to fully support dental implants or other tooth prosthetics.  Since bone grafting is a surgical process, our patients gain peace of mind in knowing they can complete this procedure in a comfortable and trusting environment.

 

 Cadaver bone fragments that are donated to bone banks are used for grafting purposes.  The bone sample is then used to patch and strengthen the future site of the prosthetic.  The bone graft will naturally heal and become part of your jaw, providing you with a strong and stable base for an implant or other restorative.

 

If you have been seeking dental implants in the Philadelphia, PA area, but have been told your jaw may not be able to support the implant, contact us here at Oral Surgery Consultants of Pennsylvania.  We are happy to provide patients with consultations and to discuss our bone grafting capabilities. 

Surgical Instructions After Implants

Surgical Instructions After Implants

Dental implants can help you replace missing teeth with a permanent solution. The implant is installed in the jaw bone of the missing tooth, which grows around the post as it heals. A crown abutment is placed over the top of the implant when healing is complete, providing a flawless implant that looks and functions like a natural tooth. Following our surgeons'  instructions after implants helps reduce complications and provides a more successful healing process.

 

Here at Oral Surgery Consultants of Pennsylvania, we recommend following these surgical instructions after getting dental implants:

 

1. On the day of surgery, avoid touching the surgery site and don’t spit or rinse.

2. Place a gauze pad over the implant site to control bleeding.

3. Expect some swelling and use an ice pack to reduce swelling.

4. Drink plenty of water and fluids, avoiding extremely hot or cold fluids.

5. Take prescribed pain medication as instructed following the procedure. Over-the-counter ibuprofen and acetaminophen is also acceptable.

6. Always take antibiotics if they are prescribed.

7. Use an oral rinse for the first few days, then brush and floss regularly.

 

For more in-depth surgical instructions after getting dental implants, contact us at our Philadelphia, PA office.