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Q: Do you take my insurance?
Q: Do I need a referral?
A: In most cases, a referral from your dentist or physician is required. However, exceptions may be made, in certain circumstances. Please call us to discuss your specific needs.
Q: Do I need my wisdom teeth removed?
A: Timing of wisdom teeth removal, if necessary at all, is determined by many factors. We want to avoid waiting until pain, infection, or destruction of other teeth has occurred. Sometimes timin...
Q: When should I have my wisdom teeth removed?
A: Timing of wisdom teeth removal, if necessary at all, is determined by many factors. We want to avoid waiting until pain, infection, or destruction of other teeth has occurred. Sometimes timin...
Q: Am I a candidate for dental implants?
A: The ideal dental implant candidate has good dental hygiene, with otherwise healthy teeth and gums. Candidates should also be non-smokers, or be able to quit smoking during the implant process...
Q: Do you have a payment plan?
A: Presently, we do not offer in-house financing. However, we have teamed up with CareCredit, a healthcare credit card company, that helps you pay for out-of-pocket healthcare expenses for you a...
Q: What type of anesthesia will I receive?
A: Many oral surgery procedures can be performed with local anesthesia, which is simply numbing the gums and jaw. For most cases, general anesthesia or IV sedation is an option, depending upon y...
Q: Do I need a driver for my appointment?
A: If you receive general anesthesia or IV sedation, you must have a driver bring you and take you home. This person needs to be someone you trust, someone who will be able to help you get settl...
Q: Will I need antibiotics?
A: Not all surgeries require antibiotics. An active infection and/or a history of recent infection are probable indications for necessitating antibiotic use.
Q: Can I stay with my child during their surgery?
A: If your child is very young, we do allow parents to be present before the procedure in order to ask the surgeon any questions. During the surgery, however, we cannot have any non-patients or ...
Q: Where does the bone for a bone graft come from?
A: Bone can be harvested from elsewhere in the mouth, from the iliac crest (hip bone), or from the leg below the knee. Today, newer technologies allow us to use banked bone, which is donated by ...
Q: Should I take my regular medications on the day of surgery?
A: If you are planning on IV sedation or general anesthesia, it is best to discuss medications with the surgeon during your consultation. With procedures that simply require local anesthesia, yo...
Q: What can I eat before my surgery?
A: You may not have anything to eat or drink (including water) for eight (8) hours prior to your procedure. Do not consume alcoholic beverages for at least 24 hours prior to surgery. If you were...
Q: Should I stop taking aspirin or blood thinners before my surgery?
A: Most oral surgery procedures can be performed while patients are on blood thinners. Unless the surgeon has given you specific instructions to do otherwise, please continue to take your medica...
Q. What can I eat after my surgery?
A: On the day of your surgery, your diet should consist of cool liquids and foods you can swallow without chewing. First day foods can include Jello, applesauce, smoothies (no straws), and thing...
Q: When can I eat after my surgery?
A: You should have something to drink within an hour or two of your procedure; increased fluid intake is very important following your surgery. You should remove the gauze pads (if you are still...
Q: I'm nauseous after surgery today. What should I do?
A: Post operative nausea can sometimes be caused by the medications used during general anesthesia, or from the pain medication your are prescribed. Try drinking clear fluids like water and Gato...
Q: What is a dry socket, and how do I know if I have one?
A: A dry socket, also known as alveolar osteitis, is a condition that can occur typically within two to five days after surgery. It is a rare occurrence, happening in about 2%-5% of extraction c...
Q: I had surgery today and I'm still bleeding. What should I do?
A: Bleeding may take several hours to stop, but you should see a decrease in bleeding hour by hour. The key to stopping bleeding is pressure. Changing the gauze too frequently, talking too much,...
Q: When can I go back to work?
A: Timing for returning to work is determined by both the nature of your procedure, as well as the demands of your job. Generally, it is a good idea to go home and rest after your surgery. Formi...
Q: When can I resume my exercise routine?
A: Exercising is a great way to stay healthy, but rest is what the body needs when it is recovering from surgery. Avoid all exercise for a minimum of 24 hours following surgery. Do not exercise ...
Q: How do you ensure surgical areas and instruments are clean?
A: Because your health and safety are our highest priorities, our team at Northwest Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery takes infection control very seriously. Our state-of-the-art sterilization practi...
Q: What's the difference between a dentist and an oral surgeon?
A: After completing four years of dental school to become a dentist and receiving a doctorate degree, oral surgeons go on to four to six more years of intensive training to become specialists. O...
Q: Where did Dr. Best go to school?
A: After obtaining a bachelors degree at Utah Valley State College, Dr. Best attended Nova Southeastern University College of Dental Medicine, receiving his DMD in 2007. Following his dental tra...
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