Oral Surgery in West Covina, CA

There are various reasons why oral surgery might be necessary, and knowing what to expect can help you feel more prepared and at ease.

Some common reasons for oral surgery include dental implants, tooth extraction, root canals, wisdom tooth removal, and more. Rest assured, you're in great hands with us, and we are passionate about helping patients restore proper dental health. Learn more below.

Preparing for Surgery

Knowing what to expect during oral surgery and how to effectively recuperate can help guide you toward a speedy recovery. 

Oral surgery is often an outpatient procedure that requires local or general anesthesia, which means that you’ll return home shortly after your operation has been completed, with your doctor’s approval. 

During any preliminary appointments, ask your doctor how to prepare before and after surgery and any other questions you may have.

Recovering from Oral Surgery

Preparing for after-care at home before your oral surgery appointment is critical. You may have to spend a significant amount of time in bed after your surgery so set up extra pillows on the bed so that you can rest in a comfortable, reclining position. 

Try to find a television, magazines, and other entertainment options to keep near your recovery space. Avoid smoking while you’re recovering from oral surgery, as the sucking motion could cause bleeding or damage to the surgery site.

In some instances, you may have swelling around the surgery site. For the first couple of days after your surgery, you should put an ice pack on that area for 15 minutes at a time, and then rest for 15 minutes before putting it back on.

Depending on the type of oral surgery that took place, you may need to come back in for a check-up from your dentist to ensure everything is healing properly. Also, remember to visit the dentist regularly for dental cleanings and exams. This helps ensure oral hygiene, and allows us to catch any dental issues early on, potentially preventing any bigger future dental problems.

Visit ARC Dental Health Today!

ARC Dental is here to get you the best smile of your life. You can be confident with a beautiful smile again for many years to come. 

We have everything you need to make any visit enjoyable, including comfortable chairs and warm smiles to greet you whenever you walk through our doors. We also treat all our patients like family (because they are), so you can rest assured that we will go above and beyond to ensure you are happy and comfortable throughout every visit.

We also deliver the finest dental experience possible at ARC Dental Health by getting to know the person behind the smile. We make the following guarantees to each of our patients:

• To be considerate of your time.
• Our therapy will be minimally invasive and cautious.
• Not only will we give treatment, but we will also share our dentistry expertise with you.
• To provide you with the knowledge you need to keep your teeth and smile healthy for a lifetime.

Meet the team if you want to get to know us! You can also look at our services to see which dental treatments are available in our clinic. You can visit us at 1000 Lakes Dr., # 405, West Covina, CA 91790. Book an appointment with us now!