How do I best ready myself for my consultation with an oral surgeon?

If you're worried about experiencing pain at your consultation for oral surgery, like the installation of dental implants, you shouldn't. If you go into the consultation with an idea of what to expect, you'll be able to make the most of your time together.

 The oral surgeon near me will conduct a comprehensive examination of your mouth and jaw, including a CT scan (which is very different from the dental x-rays your dentist may have taken). The surgeon may need to take additional measurements for the purpose of treatment planning, but this will vary by procedure.

 Prepare yourself for the surgery

There are some things you can do to put yourself in the best possible position for your oral surgery appointment. The first step is to compile all of the paperwork that will be needed for the appointment. You should bring a valid form of identification, your dentist's referral form, your medical and dental insurance cards, a list of any medications you take and any health issues you have, as well as the names and numbers of your primary care physician and any other specialists you see.

 Before your consultation, double-check with the office staff to see if there is anything else you need to bring.

 Ask all your queries related to surgery

It's a good idea to bring a list of queries with you, too. You should feel comfortable asking your surgeon any questions you may have during your initial consultation.

 Whether a patient is having wisdom teeth extracted or more extensive jaw surgery, they will likely have similar questions before and after the procedure. The patient needs to know what to expect before and after undergoing anesthesia or sedation.

 Make sure you ask any questions you have and follow all of your oral and maxillofacial surgeon's pre- and post-operative instructions to the letter.