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PAUL J. WALTERS, DDSDEMARCUS D. SMITH, DDS

MICHAEL G. FERGUSON, DDS, MD

Payment Options are AvailableThrough:

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All major credit cards accepted.

Payment due when services are provided

Preliminary cost estimate given at yourconsult time

Antibiotics and Pain Medications

Have any prescriptions filled promptly and take asdirected. Non-narcotic medications (Motrin, Advil,

Ibuprofen, or Tylenol) should be taken as soon aspossible and repeated as prescribed for the firstseveral days. Narcotic pain medication can be taken in

addition (alternating medicationsaccording to doctors’ instructions) if pain relief is not

adequate. However, when narcotic painmedications (Percocet, Vicodin, Mepergan Fortis, or 

Tylenol 3) are taken you should not operate

automobiles or other power equipment and should notconsume alcoholic beverages. Additionally these

strong pain medications may cause nausea if taken onan empty stomach. Antibiotics, when prescribedshould be taken as indicated until gone. If a rash,

swelling, or diarrhea developsdiscontinue the antibiotic immediately and call the

office to inform your doctor.

If a refill is needed on any prescription medication(antibiotic or narcotics) please have a pharmacy

number ready and the patients date of birth. Refills onany narcotics will not be called in after business hours.If you feel that you will need refill on pain please called

during business hours.

Monday - Thursday 8:30 am - 5:00pmFriday 8:00am - 3:00pm

(If calling after business hours, you will bedirected to a paging system. Your call will be promptly returned)

Partial

OdontectomyRemoval of part of the tooth

Our Offices:

4420 Conlin St.Suite 203

Metair ie, LA 70006(504) 455-9960

250 Meadowcrest St.

Suite 104Gretna, LA 70056(504) 433-4455

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www.oralsurgeryservices.netfor secure patient registration and

directions to our office.

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Partial odontectomyRemoval of part of the tooth

Reason:

If tooth lies near or on an important structure as a nerve,part of the tooth can be left in order to avoid injury to thestructure.

If the risk to the structure could result in permanent

problems, a partial odontectomy may be used a better alternative to eliminate the problem but protect the

structure from injury.

In the case of a lower wisdom tooth it often involves thenerve which supplies sensation to the teeth, gums, lip andchin on that side. To avoid a permanent change of feeling

the partial odontectomy is chosen as a safer alternative

treatment to total removal of the tooth.

The crown or top part of the tooth is allthat is removed.

 A bone substitute graft is placed over theroots that are left in place.

What to Expect After Surgery Swelling (peaks in 3 days and can last up to 2

weeks)  A taste of blood and a blood tinge color to the saliva

is normal for the first couple of days Numbness due to anesthesia could last up to 12

hours Discomfort for several days is normal Dissolvable sutures are used and will begin feeling

loose and come out after a few days

Post-Op Instructions Drink plenty of liquids  Avoid straws and spitting the day of surgery

Exercise your jaw to prevent stiffness (open wideand move the jaw from side to side every hours)

Start off with a liquid diet the day of your procedurefollowed by a soft diet. Three days after your procedure start working normal foods back into your diet.

If bleeding is present you can place gauze in the

area for one hour. Repeat as needed, often 3-5hours

 Avoid hot liquids while still numb  Avoid salty, spicy, crunchy, grainy or acidic foods  Avoid mouth washes. Instead rinse with saltwater 

three times per day for one week beginning the dayafter you surgery.

To reduce swelling, elevate head and apply ice tothe face, use moist heat to reduce swelling after thefirst 4 days.

Your pain should decrease daily. If it seems to begetting worse around the fourth day notify out staff.

Oral Hygiene and SmokingGentle brushing of the teeth while keeping away from

the surgical area is appropriate and will make your 

mouth taste better. Smokers are advised not to smokefor five days after surgery. Smoking delays healing and

can often create more discomfort after surgery.

DO NOT SMOKE.