Dental Reconstruction in Towson

After you and our doctor have collaborated on your personalized surgical plan, we schedule your appointment and start preparing you for your procedure. Depending on the specific procedures included, we may perform your facial reconstruction in stages, especially if we’re including dental reconstruction.

The length of your surgery may vary according to how many and which procedures we include in your appointment. We will let you know in advance about how long you can expect the surgery to last.

Afterwards, you should plan on at least 2 weeks of downtime, followed by several more weeks of restricted activity and continued healing. It may take several more months for you to completely recover, and your results to fully develop. We will cover all this information before your surgery so that you know exactly what to expect at each stage in the process. Our dedication to your comfort and confidence makes us a leading provider of facial and dental reconstruction in Towson.

Prior to your appointment, you and your provider review all your pre-care and post-care instructions. If you have any questions, we encourage you to reach out to our office at any time.

Starting at midnight the night before your appointment, do not eat or drink anything, including water and gum. For at least 12 hours before your surgery, do not smoke and avoid any tobacco products. On the day of, get dressed in loose, comfortable clothing. Don’t put on any jewelry, excessive make-up, or lipstick, and take out any dentures or contact lenses.

We typically perform facial reconstructions under general anesthesia. For your safety, we ask you to arrange for someone to drive you to and from your appointment. You may also need someone to stay with you overnight during the first night of recovery.

Make any necessary preparations for your recovery in advance. If you’re undergoing chin or jaw surgery, stock up on liquids and solid foods to eat during recovery. If your provider gives you any other pre-care instructions, make sure to follow them diligently. Proper aftercare can help you enjoy the best possible results from your facial reconstruction.

You can expect the surgical sites to feel swollen and sore for several days after a facial or dental reconstruction. In Towson, our dedication to your care continues into recovery and beyond. Take any prescription pain relievers and antibiotics according to your post-care instructions to make recovery as comfortable as possible. Keep your incisions clean and dry, and sleep with your head elevated to help reduce swelling. Make sure to avoid any strenuous physical activities until fully cleared by our doctor. If you have any other questions during your recovery, don’t hesitate to reach out.