Oral Surgery
Synopsis of Oral Surgery
Oral surgery refers to any surgical procedure performed in or around the mouth, jaw, or face, typically by a dentist or oral and maxillofacial surgeon. Common reasons include tooth extractions (especially wisdom teeth), dental implants, gum or jaw corrections, cyst removal, or trauma repair. While usually outpatient and routine, oral surgery can involve significant pain, swelling, and infection risk, requiring careful postoperative management to support healing.
Common procedures include:
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Wisdom tooth extraction
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Dental implant placement
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Gum grafting or bone grafting
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Jaw realignment (orthognathic surgery)
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Biopsy or removal of oral cysts or tumors
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Treatment of facial trauma or infections
Postoperative symptoms may include:
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Swelling, bruising, or bleeding
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Pain and tenderness
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Difficulty chewing or opening the mouth
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Dry socket (following tooth extractions)
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Temporary numbness in the lips or tongue
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Risk of bacterial infection or delayed healing
When to see a doctor:
Contact your provider if you experience excessive bleeding, fever, worsening pain, pus, or signs of infection. Healing usually takes 1–2 weeks, but varies depending on the type of procedure and overall health.
Natural remedies for Oral Surgery
Apply Ice Packs (First 24–48 Hours): Reduces swelling and pain.
Rinse Gently with Salt Water (After 24 Hours): Aids in cleaning the surgical site.
Stick to Soft Foods: Such as broths, yogurt, mashed vegetables, and smoothies.
Avoid Straws, Smoking, and Vigorous Rinsing: Prevents dislodging blood clots.
Get Plenty of Rest and Hydration: Supports immune recovery.
Ingredients
These raw ingredients are often used in alternative medicine to treat Oral Surgery
Aloe vera
bacillus coagulans
myrobalan
betel
bifidobacterium bifidum
bifidobacterium breve
bifidobacterium lactis
catechins
coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10)
turmeric
green tea
lactobacillus brevis
lactobacillus bulgaricus
lactobacillus casei
lactobacillus fermentum
lactobacillus gasseri
lactobacillus lactis
lactiplantibacillus plantarum
lactobacillus reuteri
lactobacillus rhamnosus
lactobacillus salivarius
lactococcus lactis
lactoferrin
lactoperoxidase
lauric acid
licorice root
marshmallow
monolaurin
spruce
purified silver
reishi mushroom
spirulina
streptococcus thermophilus
vitamin C
vitamin D
xylitol
zinc
melaleuca alternifolia
10-Hydroxy-2-Decanoic Acid
Apple Cider Vinegar
Aloe Polysaccharide
Aloe Polysaccharide
Ammonium glycyrrhizinate
Aloe vera
Areca
Aloe
Acemannan
Acidophilus
Bee Propolis
Bifobacterium (mixed)
Bai Ji
Baphicacanthus cusia
Bicarbonate
Batavia cinnamon
Bifidobacterium animalis lactis
Betel
Bifidobacterium (mixed)
Bloodroot
Bifidobacterium bifidum
Blue Wiss
Bacillus (mixed)
Bifidobacterium animalis
Bacillus subtilis natto
Bacillus Coagulans
Bacteria Blend
Baobab
Bacillus
benzyl isothiocyanate
Calendula
Caprylic Acid
Chlorophyll
Citral
Cistus
Copper
Cystine
Clam
Chlorophyll Vegetable Cellulose
Dragon's Blood (unspecified)
Enterococcus
Enterococcus (various species)
Eucalyptus
Eugenol
Fruit acid (mixed)
Glyceryl monolaurate
Gambir
gum
glycyrrhizic acid
Geranial
Goldenseal
Galactooligosaccharides
Glycyrrhetinic Acid
Glycerol monolaureate
Glycyrrhizin
Hydrocolloid
Hyaluronic acid
Hyaluronidase
Lactobacillus plantarum
Lactobacillus delbrueckii lactis
Lactococcus acidophilus
Lactobacillus pentosus
Lactobacillus kefiri
Lactobacillus reuteri
Lactobacillus (unspecified)
Lactobacillus brevis
Lactobacillus bulgaricus
Lactococcus rhamnosus
Lactobacillus (various species)
Lactoperoxidase
Lauric acid
Lactobacillus gasseri
Lactobacillus fermentum
Lactobacillus (mixed)
Lactobacillus delbrueckii
Lactic Acid
Lauric acid
Lysozyme
Lactobacillus
Lactoperoxidase
Lactobacillus salivarius
Lactoferrin
Monolaurin
Mannans
Mastic
Protease
Probiotic (unspecified)
Platelet derived growth factor
Prolase
Riboflavin (B2)
Sodium chloride
Streptococcus oralis
Serralysin
Sodium Bicarbonate
Sangre de Grado
Sodium Dodecyl Sulfate
Salt (sea)
Sea Buckthorn Oil
Sacchoromyces (unspecified)
Streptococcus salivarius
Streptococcus (unspecified)
Saccharomyces cerevisae
Streptococcus Thermophilus
Silver
Sodium chloride
Shiitake Mushroom
Thymol
Tannin
Vitamin A (not specified)
White Oak
Xylitol
Xylooligosaccharides
Yeast
Zinc Picolinate
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