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.

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
(If calling after business hours, you will be
directed to a paging system. Your call will be promptly returned)

PAUL J. WALTERS, DDS

DEMARCUS D. SMITH, DDS
MICHAEL G. FERGUSON, DDS, MD
Our Offices:
4420 Conlin St.
Suite 203
Metairie, LA 70006
(504) 455-9960
250 Meadowcrest St.
Suite 104
Gretna, LA 70056
(504) 433-4455
Visit our website

www.oralsurgeryservices.net
for secure patient registration and
directions to our office.

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All major credit cards accepted.
Payment due when services are provided
Preliminary cost estimate given at your
consult time

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.

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.

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

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.