Antibiotics and Pain Medications

Have any prescriptions filled promptly and take as directed. Non-narcotic medications (Motrin, Advil, Ibuprofen, or Tylenol) should be taken as soon as possible and repeated as prescribed for the first several days. Narcotic pain medication can be taken in addition (alternating medications according to doctors instructions) if pain relief is not adequate. However, when narcotic pain medications (Percocet, Vicodin, Mepergan Fortis, or Tylenol 3) are taken you should not operate automobiles or other power equipment and should not consume alcoholic beverages. Additionally these strong pain medications may cause nausea if taken on an empty stomach. Antibiotics, when prescribed should be taken as indicated until gone. If a rash, swelling, or diarrhea develops discontinue the antibiotic immediately and call the office to inform your doctor.

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If a refill is needed on any prescription medication (antibiotic or narcotics) please have a pharmacy number ready and the patients date of birth. Refills on any narcotics will not be called in after business hours. If you feel that you will need refill on pain please called during business hours. Monday - Thursday 8:30 am - 5:00pm Friday 8:00am - 3:00pm
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Partial Odontectomy
Removal of part of the tooth

Partial odontectomy
Removal of part of the tooth

The crown or top part of the tooth is all that is removed.

What to Expect After Surgery

Reason: If tooth lies near or on an important structure as a nerve, part of the tooth can be left in order to avoid injury to the structure.

Swelling (peaks in 3 days and can last up to 2 weeks) A taste of blood and a blood tinge color to the saliva is normal for the first couple of days Numbness due to anesthesia could last up to 12 hours Discomfort for several days is normal Dissolvable sutures are used and will begin feeling loose and come out after a few days

A bone substitute graft is placed over the roots that are left in place.

Post-Op Instructions

If the risk to the structure could result in permanent problems, a partial odontectomy may be used a better alternative to eliminate the problem but protect the structure from injury. In the case of a lower wisdom tooth it often involves the nerve which supplies sensation to the teeth, gums, lip and chin on that side. To avoid a permanent change of feeling the partial odontectomy is chosen as a safer alternative treatment to total removal of the tooth.

Drink plenty of liquids Avoid straws and spitting the day of surgery Exercise your jaw to prevent stiffness (open wide and move the jaw from side to side every hours) Start off with a liquid diet the day of your procedure followed by a soft diet. Three days after your procedure start working normal foods back into your diet. If bleeding is present you can place gauze in the area for one hour. Repeat as needed, often 3-5 hours Avoid hot liquids while still numb Avoid salty, spicy, crunchy, grainy or acidic foods Avoid mouth washes. Instead rinse with saltwater three times per day for one week beginning the day after you surgery. To reduce swelling, elevate head and apply ice to the face, use moist heat to reduce swelling after the first 4 days. Your pain should decrease daily. If it seems to be getting worse around the fourth day notify out staff.

Oral Hygiene and Smoking

Gentle brushing of the teeth while keeping away from the surgical area is appropriate and will make your mouth taste better. Smokers are advised not to smoke for five days after surgery. Smoking delays healing and can often create more discomfort after surgery.

DO NOT SMOKE.