Bone Graft- 3 Tips for After-Care

Bone Grafting is carried out when there is not enough bone in the jaws for a dental implant i.e. if the bone has been reabsorbed or the quality of the bone has degraded due long-term exposure post a teeth extraction. The procedure is carried out to provide a platform for the dental implant.

Rolle Oral and Facial Surgery is a renowned center for bone grafting in Charlotte NC that offers efficient minor and major bone graft surgery with prior consultation. However, once you are done with bone grafting, you need to take care of your oral health.

Here are 3 tips for aftercare post a bone grafting surgery:

1. 1. To keep the swelling down:

Dental bone grafting may cause your face to swell up. A great way to prevent this is by applying ice packs on the side of the face that has received the surgery, for at least 2 days after it. Applying ice packs brings down the flow of blood to the gum tissues which minimizes bleeding.

1. 1. To eat after the surgery:

Changes in diet are essential post a bone grafting surgery. Our Charlotte Jaw Surgeons suggest diet charts based on the extent of the surgery and thus it can differ from one person to another. While some may be advised to have only cold fluids for the first few days, like juices, soups, milkshakes, and smoothies, others may be allowed to have room-temperature soft foods like scrambled eggs, mashed potatoes, oatmeal, etc. Be that as it may, a person should avoid eating crunchy or hard foodstuff at all costs. This is to prevent food particles from getting stuck in the graft site.

1. 1. To sleep after surgery:

After your bone grafting Charlotte NC, you are advised to sleep with your head elevated, propped up on pillows. This is so that blood does not pool at the graft site and to prevent inflammation. The main thing is to avoid sleeping on the side of the mouth which has received the surgery.

Dental Bone Grafting at Rolle Oral and Facial Surgeryhas high success rates with guaranteed results and proper self-care suggestions. So, if you have been advised by your dentist or dental surgeon to go for, do not hesitate. Visit rolleoralfacialsurgery.com Or to book an appointment, dial 704-892-9500 today.