Post Surgical Dental Care at Our Dental Clinic in Ota and Magboro

Post surgical care includes clear instructions on the day of treatment, a review of how the area is healing and support if concerns arise. The dentist checks the site, looks for signs of infection or delayed healing and answers your questions.

Good follow up also guides the next stage of your treatment plan, such as replacing a missing tooth or restoring neighbouring teeth once healing is complete.

After an extraction, a blood clot forms in the socket and gradually turns into new tissue. Mild bleeding, some swelling and tenderness are typical in the first days and usually ease as time passes. The gum surface generally closes over the following weeks, while deeper bone remodelling continues longer.

Healing speed varies with the procedure, your general health and how closely you follow the aftercare instructions. Your dentist will describe what to expect in your own case.

Individual factors influence recovery. Smokers, people with diabetes and patients who have had a difficult or lengthy procedure may need closer monitoring, and your dentist takes these factors into account when planning reviews. Sharing your full health history before surgery allows the team to tailor advice, so tell them about any condition or medicine you use regularly.

• Gentle bleeding settling in the first day
• Swelling that peaks and then eases
• Tenderness reducing over several days
• Gum tissue closing over the following weeks

Dentists usually advise resting on the first day, eating soft and lukewarm foods, avoiding vigorous rinsing and keeping the clot undisturbed. Smoking and straws are typically discouraged during early healing because they can disturb the socket. Gentle brushing of the other teeth continues, with care around the surgical site.

Any medicines your dentist recommends should be taken as directed. Cold packs on the outside of the cheek can help with swelling in the first day, and sleeping with the head slightly raised may add comfort.

Reach out if pain grows worse after the first few days, bleeding continues, swelling spreads, a fever develops or a bad taste persists. These signs can point to a complication that needs attention.

The clinic offers same day emergency dental care, so urgent concerns can be assessed promptly. Opening hours are Monday to Friday from 9 AM to 5 PM and Saturday from 10 AM to 4 PM, with Sunday closed.

Once the area has healed, the team can discuss replacing missing teeth with implants, bridges or dentures, and resuming routine care. Your personalized treatment plan guides the timing.

Patients from Agbara, Abeokuta and Ifo can ask about tooth extraction, wisdom tooth removal and implant consultation as part of a complete recovery and restoration journey.