Oral Surgery
Southern Ohio Oral & Facial Surgeons perform oral surgery in Chillicothe, OH for patients who need surgeries for the teeth and jaw. With top of the line facilities and the most modern dental and oral surgery equipment available, the professionals at Southern Ohio Oral & Facial Surgeons offer efficient, safe, oral surgery in Chillicothe, OH.
What Is Oral Surgery?
Oral surgery is a surgical procedure performed in or around your mouth or jaw. While some dentists can perform minor surgical procedures, it takes a specialist to perform most oral surgeries. At Southern Ohio Oral & Facial Surgeons, we have years of experience helping patients with surgical procedures ranging from bone grafting to tooth implants. Below is a list of the type of procedures that we perform:
- Bone grafting
- Dental implants
- Wisdom teeth removal
- Root canals
- Tooth repairs
- Jaw repairs
- And more
When you have a referral from your dentist to get oral surgery in Chillicothe, OH, call us for a consultation or to make an appointment.
How to Prepare for Oral Surgery
Oral surgeries are a serious medical procedure that requires preparation in advance of the procedure, and proper recovery following the procedure. Find out from your oral surgeon in Chillicothe, OH how long you’ll be in recovery following your procedure – every surgery is different. Your oral surgeon may also recommend a special diet following your procedure. Find out from your surgeon what that diet will be, so you can have the right foods on hand after the procedure is over.
Some surgeries may require that you stay in bed for rest immediately after the procedure is over. Have your bed ready with material to keep you entertained. You may be asked to refrain from eating or drinking immediately following the surgery, and you may also need help around the house from a friend or relative for a little while after the surgery is over. You may also need a ride home following the surgery. Make all of these arrangements in advance.
Oral Surgery From an Experienced Oral Surgeon
Some tooth and jaw procedures can happen at your normal dentist office, but when the procedure is complex, you may need the help fo an experienced oral surgeon. The professionals at Southern Ohio Oral & Facial surgeons can help. Here’s why patients choose our offices:
- Excellent patient care. Our patients experience excellent patient care from the first contact and throughout the procedure.
- Streamlined scheduling process. We offer a streamlined scheduling process for the convenience of our patients.
- Modern facilities. It’s important to work with an oral and facial surgeon that offers the most modern facilities.
Oral Surgery Recovery
During oral surgery recovery, you’ll be asked to refrain from smoking and drinking alcohol. Your surgeon may recommend an ice pack to reduce inflammation, and you may be asked to rinse your mouth with salt water periodically to kill bacteria in the mouth. Recovery can take anywhere from two days to a month, depending on the type of surgical procedure and your overall health. Talk to your dentist to find out more.
Contact Your Oral Surgeon in Chillicothe for Information
Need oral surgery in Chillicothe, OH? Contact Southern Ohio Oral & Facial Surgeons to make an appointment.