After Implant Surgery

Following dental implant surgery, patients must take detailed care of the area surrounding their new implant. For the first month the dental implant is still integrating with the bone and tissues so the patient’s care routine will be slightly more involved during this initial period. Above all, do not disturb the wound in the initial days that follow surgery. Avoid rinsing, spitting, and touching the mouth for 24 hours after surgery to avoid contaminating or irritating the surgical site. After dental implant surgery it’s important to follow these care instructions:

Antibiotics – Patients should take all prescribed antibiotics to prevent infection at the surgical site.
Mouth rinses - Refrain from using mouth rinses until about 24 hours after surgery. You may use a warm salt water rinse (1/4 tsp salt to 8oz of warm water) at least twice a day. If you have been prescribed a prescription strength rinse, take this rinse twice a day for about a week.
Bleeding - Blood in the patients’ saliva is normal during the first 24 hours following surgery. We suggest biting on gauze pads to help control and lessen blood flow. Gently bite down on the gauze pad and try to maintain constant pressure, repeating as often as needed, or until bleeding lessens.
Dealing with pain – Shortly after your dental implant surgery the anesthetic will wear off. You should begin taking pain medication before this happens. We typically recommend over the counter medications such as ibuprofen and Tylenol. Please call us if you have questions regarding pain after the procedure.
Diet - We recommend an initial diet of soft foods for about a week. Avoid foods that are crunch and can break into small pieces (nuts, seeds, chips, popcorn). Avoid very hot or spicy foods. Avoid alcoholic beverages. Stay hydrated. It is critical that you are drinking plenty of fluids.
Hygiene – In order for the dental implants to heal properly, the surgical site must be kept clean. Continue to brush your teeth as you normally would, but avoid any sutures and do not brush the implant. The antibiotic and saltwater rinses will disinfect the implant itself.
Swelling – Swelling should subside almost entirely within 10 days after surgery. Immediately following your tooth extraction, apply an ice pack to the facial areas near the extraction. Continue using the ice in 15 minute intervals for the first 36 hours. After 36 hours, ice will no longer be beneficial in reducing swelling and moist heat should be used instead. To decrease swelling, apply a warm damp cloth to the sides of your face.
Wearing your prosthesis or night guard – Please bring any prosthesis that you wear with you to your appointment so we can check the fit of it. Partial dentures, flippers, full dentures, retainers, or night guards should generally not be used for at least 10 days following surgery. If there are any special circumstances, our practice will discuss those with you during your pre-operative consultation.
Smoking – Smoking after dental implant surgery has an increased risk of infection which also increases the risk of dental implants failing to integrate. We recommend that patients do not smoke for a minimum of 2 weeks after dental implant surgery.

Possible complications after a tooth extraction

Bleeding – Bleeding after implant placement is entirely normal. A pinkish tinted saliva and subtle oozing is fairly common during the first 36 hours. If bleeding gets excessive, control it by using dampened gauze pads and biting down to keep pressure on the area. As an alternative to gauze pads, a moistened tea bag can be used, as the tannic acid helps blood vessels contract. Apply pressure to the gauze or tea bag by gently biting down for 30 minutes. Please remember that raised tempers, sitting upright, and exercise can all increase blood flow to the head, which can cause excess bleeding. Try to avoid these as much as possible. If your bleeding does not reduce after 48 hours, please call the practice.
Lightheadedness - Because you may have been fasting prior to surgery, your blood sugar levels may be lower than normal. Until your body has had the chance to catch up and process some sugars, you should remember to stand up slowly when getting up from a relaxed position. For somewhat immediate relief, try eating something soft and sugary, stay in a relaxed position, and reduce the elevation of your head.
Numbness – Many patients report still feeling numb hours after their procedure. An extended lack of feeling around the mouth is normal and can last 10-12 hours after surgery.
Swelling – Any swelling should subside almost entirely within 10 days after surgery. Immediately following your implant placement, apply an ice pack to the facial areas near the extraction. Continue using the ice in 15 minute intervals for the first 36 hours. After 36 hours, ice will no longer be beneficial in reducing swelling and moist heat should be used instead. To decrease swelling, apply a warm damp cloth to the sides of your face.
Trismus (difficulty opening and closing mouth) – If you experience a sore jaw and difficulty chewing or swallowing, do not be alarmed. Occasionally patients’ chewing muscles and jaw joints remain sore 3-5 days after surgery. This soreness can also make it difficult to open and close your mouth. Soreness should eventually subside.

If you have any worries, or are experiencing any complications not mentioned, please contact our practice immediately so that we may address your concerns.

What does recovery involve?

While each patient’s case is different, recovery after dental implant surgery happens in a series of phases. With your new dental implants, maintaining proper oral hygiene should be your primary focus. In order for the implant to properly fuse with the jawbone, it must remain clean. Also keep in mind that when properly cared for, a dental implant can serve its owner for life.

When maintaining proper hygiene, oral discomfort should gradually lessen. Swelling, bruising, and minor bleeding may still occur. If any pain does continue, feel free to continue using the pain medications.

Healing time differs depending on whether a patient receives immediate crown placement, or waits for the implant to fuse with the jawbone. Your recovery timeframe will depend on your individual case and treatment plan; follow-up appointments will be scheduled accordingly.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact our office.

After Tooth Extraction

There are a number of reasons that your dentist might recommend a tooth extraction. Some dental patients suffer from tooth decay; others need to remove teeth hindering orthodontic treatment, whereas various patients simply need wisdom teeth removal. While a tooth extraction can be a serious dental procedure, aftercare is just as critical as the procedure itself. As the dental patient, it is important to understand that pain and the risk of infection can be lessened with proper care.

Care immediately following surgery:

Antibiotics – Patients should take all prescribed antibiotics to prevent infection at the surgical site.
Mouth rinses - Refrain from using mouth rinses until about 24 hours after surgery. You may use a warm salt water rinse (1/4 tsp salt to 8oz of warm water) at least twice a day. If you have been prescribed a prescription strength rinse, take this rinse twice a day for about a week.
Bleeding - Blood in the patients’ saliva is normal during the first 24 hours following surgery. We suggest biting on gauze pads to help control and lessen blood flow. Gently bite down on the gauze pad and try to maintain constant pressure, repeating as often as needed, or until bleeding lessens.
Dealing with pain – Shortly after your dental surgery the anesthetic will wear off. You should begin taking pain medication before this happens. We typically recommend over the counter medications such as ibuprofen and Tylenol. Please call us if you have questions regarding pain after the procedure.
Diet - We recommend an initial diet of soft foods for about a week. Avoid foods that are crunch and can break into small pieces (nuts, seeds, chips, popcorn). Avoid very hot or spicy foods. Avoid alcoholic beverages. Stay hydrated. It is critical that you are drinking plenty of fluids.
Hygiene – In order for the surgical site to heal properly, it must be kept clean. Continue to brush your teeth as you normally would, but avoid any sutures and do not brush the surgical site. The antibiotic and saltwater rinses will disinfect the area.
Swelling – Swelling should subside almost entirely within 10 days after surgery. Immediately following your tooth extraction, apply an ice pack to the facial areas near the extraction. Continue using the ice in 15 minute intervals for the first 36 hours. After 36 hours, ice will no longer be beneficial in reducing swelling and moist heat should be used instead. To decrease swelling, apply a warm damp cloth to the sides of your face.
Wearing your prosthesis or night guard – Please bring any prosthesis that you wear with you to your appointment so we can check the fit of it. Partial dentures, flippers, full dentures, retainers, or night guards should generally not be used for at least 10 days following surgery. If there are any special circumstances, our practice will discuss those with you during your pre-operative consultation.
Smoking – Smoking after surgery has an increased risk of infection and failure of the graft. We recommend that patients do not smoke for a minimum of 2 weeks after surgery.

After your tooth has been extracted, healing will take some time. Within 3 to 14 days, your sutures may fall out or dissolve. For sutures that are non-resorbable, your doctor will schedule a follow-up appointment to remove the stitches for you. If you did not have a bone graft placed, your tooth’s empty socket will gradually fill in with bone over time and smooth over with adjacent tissues.

Possible complications after a tooth extraction

Bleeding – Bleeding after a tooth extraction is entirely normal. A pinkish tinted saliva and subtle oozing is fairly common during the first 36 hours. If bleeding gets excessive, control it by using dampened gauze pads and biting down to keep pressure on the area. As an alternative to gauze pads, a moistened tea bag can be used, as the tannic acid helps blood vessels contract. Apply pressure to the gauze or tea bag by gently biting down for 30 minutes. Please remember that raised tempers, sitting upright, and exercise can all increase blood flow to the head, which can cause excess bleeding. Try to avoid these as much as possible. If your bleeding does not reduce after 48 hours, please call the practice.
Bone sequestra – Some patients have small sharp fragments that were unable to be completely removed during surgery. or they may have tiny pieces of graft that will come out. During the recovery period, these bone sequestra and particle fragments slowly work themselves through the gums as a natural healing process. This can be a little painful until the sequestra are removed so please call our practice immediately if you notice any sharp fragments poking through the surgery site.
Dry socket – In the days that follow your tooth extraction, pain should gradually subside. Rarely, patients report that pain increases to a throbbing unbearable pain that shoots up towards the ear. Often this is a case of dry socket. Dry socket occurs when the blood clot becomes irritated and ousted before healing is complete. Food and debris can then get into the socket causing irritation. Tobacco users and women taking oral contraceptives are at a higher risk of getting dry socket. Dry socket is not an infection but does require a visit to our office. If you think you may be suffering from dry socket, please contact the practice immediately.
Lightheadedness - Because you may have been fasting prior to surgery, your blood sugar levels may be lower than normal. Until your body has had the chance to catch up and process some sugars, you should remember to stand up slowly when getting up from a relaxed position. For somewhat immediate relief, try eating something soft and sugary, stay in a relaxed position, and reduce the elevation of your head.
Numbness – Many patients report still feeling numb hours after their tooth extraction procedure. An extended lack of feeling around the mouth is normal and can last 10-12 hours after surgery.
Swelling – Swelling should subside almost entirely within 10 days after surgery. Immediately following your tooth extraction, apply an ice pack to the facial areas near the extraction. Continue using the ice in 15 minute intervals for the first 36 hours. After 36 hours, ice will no longer be beneficial in reducing swelling and moist heat should be used instead. To decrease swelling, apply a warm damp cloth to the sides of your face.
Trismus (difficulty opening and closing mouth) – If you experience a sore jaw and difficulty chewing or swallowing, do not be alarmed. Occasionally patients’ chewing muscles and jaw joints remain sore 3-5 days after surgery. This soreness can also make it difficult to open and close your mouth. Soreness should eventually subside.
Infection – Although a rare complication, infection can occur in any surgical procedure. Signs of infection include fever, a discharge from the surgical site, and excessive pain. Please call our office immediately if infection is suspected.

If you have any worries, or are experiencing any complications not mentioned, please contact our practice immediately so that we may address your concerns.

After Sinus Surgery

Sinus surgery is recommended when there is not enough space to place your dental implants in the back of the upper jaw. If you have your teeth extracted a long time ago or had roots that were close to the sinus, then sometimes, there is not enough space for us to place an implant. To create enough space, we move the membrane and put a bone graft, which creates the space we need to put an implant in place. Due to the complexity of this procedure, it is critical that the area is taken care of after the surgery.

Care immediately following surgery:

Antibiotics – Patients should take all prescribed antibiotics to prevent infection at the surgical site.
Mouth rinses - Refrain from using mouth rinses until about 24 hours after surgery. You may use a warm salt water rinse (1/4 tsp salt to 8oz of warm water) at least twice a day. If you have been prescribed a prescription strength rinse, take this rinse twice a day for about a week.
Sleeping Upright - The night of surgery, we recommend sleeping in a slightly upright position to avoid any disturbance of the graft. Do not sleep on the side where the grafting was done to avoid pressure to the graft.
Bleeding - Blood in the patients’ saliva is normal during the first 24 hours following surgery. We suggest biting on gauze pads to help control and lessen blood flow. Gently bite down on the gauze pad and try to maintain constant pressure, repeating as often as needed, or until bleeding lessens.
Dealing with pain – Shortly after your dental surgery the anesthetic will wear off. You should begin taking pain medication before this happens. We typically recommend over the counter medications such as ibuprofen and Tylenol. Please call us if you have questions regarding pain after the procedure.
Diet - We recommend an initial diet of soft foods for about a week. Avoid foods that are crunch and can break into small pieces (nuts, seeds, chips, popcorn). Avoid very hot or spicy foods. Avoid alcoholic beverages. Stay hydrated. It is critical that you are drinking plenty of fluids.
Hygiene – In order for the surgical site to heal properly, it must be kept clean. Continue to brush your teeth as you normally would, but avoid any sutures and do not brush the surgical site. The antibiotic and saltwater rinses will disinfect the area. You can also use q-tip dipped in warm salt water or a rinse to clean the teeth gently while avoiding the gums.
Swelling – Swelling should subside almost entirely within 10 days after surgery. Immediately following your sinus lift, apply an ice pack to the facial areas near the extraction. Continue using the ice in 20 minute intervals for the first 36 hours. After 36 hours, ice will no longer be beneficial in reducing swelling and moist heat should be used instead. To decrease swelling, apply a warm damp cloth to the sides of your face.
Wearing your prosthesis or night guard – Please bring any prosthesis that you wear with you to your appointment so we can check the fit of it. Partial dentures, flippers, full dentures, retainers, or night guards should generally not be used for at least 10 days following surgery. If there are any special circumstances, our practice will discuss those with you during your pre-operative consultation.
Smoking – Smoking after sinus surgery has an increased risk of infection which also increases the risk of to integrate. We recommend that patients do not smoke for a minimum of 2 weeks after surgery.

Healing after a sinus procedure takes time. While the area may initially heal in a few weeks and feel completely normal, it takes several months for the bone to mature after the grafting.

Possible complications after a sinus procedure

Bleeding – Bleeding after a sinus lift is entirely normal. A pinkish tinted saliva and subtle oozing is fairly common during the first 36 hours. If bleeding gets excessive, control it by using dampened gauze pads and biting down to keep pressure on the area. As an alternative to gauze pads, a moistened tea bag can be used, as the tannic acid helps blood vessels contract. Apply pressure to the gauze or tea bag by gently biting down for 30 minutes. Please remember that raised tempers, sitting upright, and exercise can all increase blood flow to the head, which can cause excess bleeding. Try to avoid these as much as possible. If your bleeding does not reduce after using gauze and a black tea bag, please call the practice.
Bloody nose - Some patients report a bloody nose for a day or two following surgery since the sinuses were disturbed. This is a normal phenomenon, but if there is excessive bleeding, please call us.
Lightheadedness - Because you may have been fasting prior to surgery, your blood sugar levels may be lower than normal. Until your body has had the chance to catch up and process some sugars, you should remember to stand up slowly when getting up from a relaxed position. For somewhat immediate relief, try eating something soft and sugary, stay in a relaxed position, and reduce the elevation of your head.
Numbness – Many patients report still feeling numb hours after their sinus lift procedure. An extended lack of feeling around the mouth is normal and can last 10-12 hours after surgery.
Bruising – Some patients experience facial bruising that subsides after a few days. Especially if you have been on a blood thinner, bruising can occur after sinus procedures.
Swelling – Swelling should subside almost entirely within 10 days after surgery. Immediately following your tooth extraction, apply an ice pack to the facial areas near the extraction. Continue using the ice in 15 minute intervals for the first 36 hours. After 36 hours, ice will no longer be beneficial in reducing swelling and moist heat should be used instead. To decrease swelling, apply a warm damp cloth to the sides of your face.
Trismus (difficulty opening and closing mouth) – If you experience a sore jaw and difficulty chewing or swallowing, do not be alarmed. Occasionally patients’ chewing muscles and jaw joints remain sore 3-5 days after surgery. This soreness can also make it difficult to open and close your mouth. Soreness should eventually subside.
Infection – Although a rare complication, infection can occur in any surgical procedure. Signs of infection include fever, a discharge from the surgical site, and excessive pain. Please call our office immediately if infection is suspected.

After Periodontal Surgery

After bone loss has occurred, it's necessary for us to correct the shape of the bone so that your teeth can be easily cleaned. To accomplish this, we can either graft where the bone has been destroyed, or we can change the shape of the bone so that you can more easily clean the area. This will keep bad bacteria out of the site and help to prevent future bone loss.

Care immediately following surgery:

Antibiotics – Patients should take all prescribed antibiotics to prevent infection at the surgical site.
Mouth rinses - Refrain from using mouth rinses until about 24 hours after surgery. You may use a warm salt water rinse (1/4 tsp salt to 8oz of warm water) at least twice a day. If you have been prescribed a prescription strength rinse, take this rinse twice a day for about a week.
Bleeding - Blood in the patients’ saliva is normal during the first 24 hours following surgery. We suggest biting on gauze pads to help control and lessen blood flow. Gently bite down on the gauze pad and try to maintain constant pressure, repeating as often as needed, or until bleeding lessens.
Dealing with pain – Shortly after your dental surgery the anesthetic will wear off. You should begin taking pain medication before this happens. We typically recommend over the counter medications such as ibuprofen and Tylenol. Please call us if you have questions regarding pain after the procedure.
Diet - We recommend an initial diet of soft foods for about a week. Avoid foods that are crunch and can break into small pieces (nuts, seeds, chips, popcorn). Avoid very hot or spicy foods. Avoid alcoholic beverages. Stay hydrated. It is critical that you are drinking plenty of fluids.
Hygiene – In order for the surgical site to heal properly, it must be kept clean. Continue to brush your teeth as you normally would, but avoid any sutures and do not brush the surgical site. The antibiotic and saltwater rinses will disinfect the area. You can also use q-tip dipped in warm salt water or a rinse to clean the teeth gently while avoiding the gums.
Swelling – Swelling should subside almost entirely within 10 days after surgery. Immediately following your surgery, apply an ice pack to the facial areas near the areas we worked on. Continue using the ice in 20 minute intervals for the first 36 hours. After 36 hours, ice will no longer be beneficial in reducing swelling and moist heat should be used instead. To decrease swelling, apply a warm damp cloth to the sides of your face.
Wearing your prosthesis or night guard – Please bring any prosthesis that you wear with you to your appointment so we can check the fit of it. Partial dentures, flippers, full dentures, retainers, or night guards should generally not be used for at least 10 days following surgery. If there are any special circumstances, our practice will discuss those with you during your pre-operative consultation.
Smoking – Smoking after surgery has an increased risk of infection and failure of the graft. We recommend that patients do not smoke for a minimum of 2 weeks after surgery.

After you have had periodontal surgery, healing will take some time. Within 3 to 14 days, your sutures may fall out or dissolve. For sutures that are non-resorbable, your doctor will schedule a follow-up appointment to remove the stitches for you, usually at about 2 weeks after the procedure.

Possible complications after periodontal surgery

Bleeding – Bleeding after surgery is entirely normal. A pinkish tinted saliva and subtle oozing is fairly common during the first 36 hours. If bleeding gets excessive, control it by using dampened gauze pads and biting down to keep pressure on the area. As an alternative to gauze pads, a moistened tea bag can be used, as the tannic acid helps blood vessels contract. Apply pressure to the gauze or tea bag by gently biting down for 30 minutes. Please remember that raised tempers, sitting upright, and exercise can all increase blood flow to the head, which can cause excess bleeding. Try to avoid these as much as possible. If your bleeding does not reduce after 48 hours, please call the practice.
Lightheadedness - Because you may have been fasting prior to surgery, your blood sugar levels may be lower than normal. Until your body has had the chance to catch up and process some sugars, you should remember to stand up slowly when getting up from a relaxed position. For somewhat immediate relief, try eating something soft and sugary, stay in a relaxed position, and reduce the elevation of your head.
Numbness – Many patients report still feeling numb hours after their procedure. An extended lack of feeling around the mouth is normal and can last 10-12 hours after surgery.
Swelling – Swelling should subside almost entirely within 10 days after surgery. Immediately following your surgery, apply an ice pack to the facial areas near the surgery. Continue using the ice in 15 minute intervals for the first 36 hours. After 36 hours, ice will no longer be beneficial in reducing swelling and moist heat should be used instead. To decrease swelling, apply a warm damp cloth to the sides of your face.
Infection – Although a rare complication, infection can occur in any surgical procedure. Signs of infection include fever, a discharge from the surgical site, and excessive pain. Please call our office immediately if infection is suspected.

If you have any worries, or are experiencing any complications not mentioned, please contact our practice immediately so that we may address your concerns.

After Gum Grafting

Gum grafting can be done to correct recession and cover roots, but sometimes, we do it to increase the amount of good quality, thick tissue that you have. This tissue can prevent future recession and the loss of teeth over time.

Care immediately following surgery:

Don't look at the graft - While we understand how tempting it is to check out the graft and see how it looks, we ask that you do not pull your lip to look at the graft in any way. This can loosen the sutures and cause the graft to fail, and it may need to be re-done if this happens. We will be happy to show you a picture of your graft after surgery if you are curious, but do not touch the area or pull your lip down to take a look.
Antibiotics – Patients should take all prescribed antibiotics to prevent infection at the surgical site.
Mouth rinses - Refrain from using mouth rinses until about 24 hours after surgery. You may use a warm salt water rinse (1/4 tsp salt to 8oz of warm water) at least twice a day. If you have been prescribed a prescription strength rinse, take this rinse twice a day for about a week.
Bleeding - Blood in the patients’ saliva is normal during the first 24 hours following surgery. We suggest biting on gauze pads to help control and lessen blood flow. Gently bite down on the gauze pad and try to maintain constant pressure, repeating as often as needed, or until bleeding lessens.
Dealing with pain – Shortly after your dental surgery the anesthetic will wear off. You should begin taking pain medication before this happens. We typically recommend over the counter medications such as ibuprofen and Tylenol. Please call us if you have questions regarding pain after the procedure.
Diet - We recommend an initial diet of soft foods for about a week. Avoid foods that are crunch and can break into small pieces (nuts, seeds, chips, popcorn). Avoid very hot or spicy foods. Avoid alcoholic beverages. Stay hydrated. It is critical that you are drinking plenty of fluids.
Hygiene – In order for the surgical site to heal properly, it must be kept clean. Continue to brush your teeth as you normally would, but avoid any sutures and do not brush the surgical site. The antibiotic and saltwater rinses will disinfect the area. You can also use q-tip dipped in warm salt water or a rinse to clean the teeth gently while avoiding the gums.
Swelling – Swelling should subside almost entirely within 10 days after surgery. Immediately following your gum graft, apply an ice pack to the facial areas near the extraction. Continue using the ice in 20 minute intervals for the first 36 hours. After 36 hours, ice will no longer be beneficial in reducing swelling and moist heat should be used instead. To decrease swelling, apply a warm damp cloth to the sides of your face.
Wearing your prosthesis or night guard – Please bring any prosthesis that you wear with you to your appointment so we can check the fit of it. Partial dentures, flippers, full dentures, retainers, or night guards should generally not be used for at least 10 days following surgery. If there are any special circumstances, our practice will discuss those with you during your pre-operative consultation.
Smoking – Smoking after surgery has an increased risk of infection and failure of the graft. We recommend that patients do not smoke for a minimum of 2 weeks after surgery.

After your gum graft is completed, healing will take some time. Your sutures will usually stay in until you see us for a post operative visit, usually about 2 weeks later. Sometimes, we like to keep the sutures in for a little longer if we think the site needs a little more time to heal.

Possible complications after gum grafting

Bleeding – Bleeding after surgery is entirely normal. A pinkish tinted saliva and subtle oozing is fairly common during the first 36 hours. If bleeding gets excessive, control it by using dampened gauze pads and biting down to keep pressure on the area. As an alternative to gauze pads, a moistened tea bag can be used, as the tannic acid helps blood vessels contract. Apply pressure to the gauze or tea bag by gently biting down for 30 minutes. Please remember that raised tempers, sitting upright, and exercise can all increase blood flow to the head, which can cause excess bleeding. Try to avoid these as much as possible. If your bleeding does not reduce after 48 hours, please call the practice.
Lightheadedness - Because you may have been fasting prior to surgery, your blood sugar levels may be lower than normal. Until your body has had the chance to catch up and process some sugars, you should remember to stand up slowly when getting up from a relaxed position. For somewhat immediate relief, try eating something soft and sugary, stay in a relaxed position, and reduce the elevation of your head.
Numbness – Many patients report still feeling numb hours after their grafting procedure. An extended lack of feeling around the mouth is normal and can last 10-12 hours after surgery.
Swelling – Swelling should subside almost entirely within 10 days after surgery. Immediately following your surgery, apply an ice pack to the facial areas near the extraction. Continue using the ice in 15 minute intervals for the first 36 hours. After 36 hours, ice will no longer be beneficial in reducing swelling and moist heat should be used instead. To decrease swelling, apply a warm damp cloth to the sides of your face.
Infection – Although a rare complication, infection can occur in any surgical procedure. Signs of infection include fever, a discharge from the surgical site, and excessive pain. Please call our office immediately if infection is suspected.

If you have any worries, or are experiencing any complications not mentioned, please contact our practice immediately so that we may address your concerns.