“Dr. Rasmussen was wonderful. The end result is exactly what he told me it would be, exactly. I am thrilled!” Listen to more of Carolyn’s testimonial below.
After Gum Grafting
Post-operative Instructions for Gum Grafting You have just completed a soft tissue grafting procedure and now it is time for the healing process to begin. Just remember that a successful result depends just as much on following post-operative instructions as it does on a good surgery. At the early stages your graft is only held… Read More »
After ALL-On-4 Treatment
Instructions for ALL-On-4 Treatment The following instructions are provided for you as a tool to aid you in the recovery process. It is very important that you follow the instructions closely, so that you do not compromise your result, or extend your recovery. If at any time you have any questions or issues, please call… Read More »
After Bone Grafting
The following information applies when bone grafting material has been placed into extraction sites to help preserve your jawbone in preparation for possible implant replacement of the extracted tooth. Your bone graft is made up of many particles. You may find some small granules your mouth for the first several days. Do not be alarmed… Read More »
After Dental Implant Sugery
Post-Operative Instructions for Implant Surgery Pain Control 1. Implant surgery usually is generally less painful than the extraction process; however, we recommend taking your prescribed pain medicine before the local anesthetic wears off. 2. Most patients will be prescribed a narcotic pain medicine containing acetaminophen. If you find that you are still having trouble controlling… Read More »
After Exposure of an Impacted Tooth
The exposure of impacted teeth is a common surgical procedure done usually in conjunction with orthodontics. Post-operative care is very important. Please follow the instructions below to aid in healing and for your comfort. Immediately Following Surgery The gauze pad placed over the surgical area should be kept in place for a half hour. Repeat… Read More »
After Extractions
Instructions for After Surgery • Bleeding – You should moisten the gauze, set it directly over the site, and leave it in for 1 full hour at a time. Replace the gauze with a new gauze every hour. Once the gauze is just pink you may leave it out. If the bleeding persists or seems… Read More »
After Wisdom Tooth Removal
Instructions for After Surgery • Bleeding – You should moisten the gauze, set it directly over the site, and leave it in for 1 full hour at a time. Replace the gauze with a new gauze every hour. Once the gauze is just pink you may leave it out. If the bleeding persists or seems… Read More »
Before Anesthesia
It is our goal at Hill Country Oral Surgery to help you navigate your surgery as easily and as comfortably as possible. The following instructions are provided to aid and prepare you to safely make it through this process. Please read them and contact us if you have any questions whatsoever. Instructions for Before Surgery… Read More »
Dry Socket
A dry socket is when the blood clot gets dislodged prematurely or dissolves from the tooth socket. This leaves an open socket or hole that is exposed to food and debris. Symptoms of pain at the surgical site and even pain that radiates from the ear to the anterior jaw may occur 3-5 days after… Read More »
