It is important to understand what you need to do after surgery to promote healing and have a safe and comfortable recovery. Your recovery time depends on several different factors, including the type of operation you’ve had and the severity of your condition. Our providers and staff are here to help you recover quickly and get back to your work and daily activities.
Our surgeons are on call every day with our practice and at Mission Hospital. During office hours, if you have questions, pain or problems resulting from a surgery, there is a clinical assistant in the building who will assist you with your problem. After hours, call our office at 828-255-7781.
Contact your surgeon if you experience:
Call the 24-hour emergency line at (828) 255-7781.
Here are typical post-surgical instructions for most routine oral surgical procedures. The information provided here does not replace the advice of your doctor about your specific case. Always follow the recommendations of your surgeon.