Smoking after Oral Surgery

The Oral Surgery Consultants of Pennsylvania don’t need to lecture you on why you shouldn’t smoke, as you are probably already aware of the consequences. Smoking after an oral surgery procedure, however, is a definite restriction. Having a tooth removed is already an unpleasant experience and smoking will only aggravate the healing process.

If you have to smoke, we ask that you please try to wait as long as possible after your procedure to do so. Smoking can interfere with the healing process and the sucking motion can dislodge blood clots that are forming as part of this process. As a result, dry sockets will form and a dry socket is associated with intense pain around the extraction site. Lighting up a cigarette is not worth the complications.

If you have questions or concerns regarding oral surgery or appointment scheduling, please give us a call. To learn more about the services we provide at our practice, visit www.oralsurgerypa.com for more information. To schedule an appointment with one of our doctors at Oral Surgery Consultants of Pennsylvania located in Philadelphia, call 215-463-4141. 

Avoiding Oral Infection

Any kind of surgical procedure carries the risk of infection, but by following the post-operative instructions that you will receive from the Oral Surgery Consultants of Pennsylvania, you should have a smooth recovery and no complications at all. Preventing an oral infection after a surgical procedure is critical to the healing process. Successfully doing so will keep you out of the dental chair.

If a patient undergoes tooth extraction, he or she will not be able to brush, rinse, spit, or use mouthwash for 24 hours after the procedure. To avoid infection, it’s necessary to keep the mouth as clean as possible. The next day, rinse every two hours with salt water and be careful about irritating the extraction site. Additionally, avoid foods that irritate the wound and take medication as directed.

If you have questions or concerns regarding oral surgery or appointment scheduling, please give us a call. To learn more about the services we provide at our practice, visit www.oralsurgerypa.com for more information. To schedule an appointment with one of our doctors at Oral Surgery Consultants of Pennsylvania located in Philadelphia, call 215-463-4141.