Did you know that oral diseases impact about 3.5 billion people in the world? Some of these diseases can be solved with oral surgery.
Getting surgery of any kind can be
scary, especially if you've never had to have surgery in the past. It can feel
intimidating and risky, but rest assured that the horror stories you may have
heard are not likely to happen to you.
If you're feeling worried or nervous
about your surgery for any reason, the best way to ease those fears is to get
more information from your doctor before you go under the knife.
Learn more below about the top 3
questions you need to ask your oral surgeon before surgery.
1.
What Are the Risks?
No matter how big or small a surgery
procedure is, there are always going to be risks attached to it, and going over
these "what if" scenarios with your surgeon can help you feel more
comfortable. When you know what the worst outcome is, your surgeon can help you
understand more easily why it's not likely that those things are actually going
to happen!
It's always smart to get an in-depth
consultation with your surgeon well before you schedule the surgery so that you
know everything needed to make an educated choice about your dental
health.
2.
Why Is This Surgery Necessary?
You should never go into an oral
surgery procedure thinking the surgery isn't essential (or desired), and no
good oral surgeon will ever want you to feel that way.
Always ask about the reason the
surgery is needed and what the benefits of carrying it out are.
If you're getting wisdom tooth removal, for instance, you can ask your surgeon if this is due to
your teeth getting crowded, an infection, or some other specific issue. Knowing
why the surgery is happening in the first place will ease your worries.
3.
What Does the Procedure Look Like?
It's wise for you to know and
understand exactly what is going to happen when you're in surgery so that
you're more comfortable with the process. If you go into it blind with no idea
of what the surgical procedure actually looks like, it may add to your anxiety.
Ask questions about what the actual
process is, what details you should know, and how long the procedure lasts.
These are all important pieces of information about dental surgery that your
surgeon should be able to fill you in on with certainty.
Feel
Comfortable With Your Oral Surgeon
When you're open with your concerns,
you'll have a better relationship with your oral surgeon and be more confident
overall in the success of the surgery.
Be sure to talk to your oral surgeon
as soon as you can regarding these concerns, as well as any others you may
have, before your actual surgery date.
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