Oral surgery is sometimes an essential step toward restoring not just your dental health but your whole-body wellness. At Santa Teresa Smiles, we are a biological, integrative, and biorejuvenation dental practice and we approach every procedure—especially oral surgery—with a focus on biocompatibility, natural healing, and minimizing trauma to your body.
In this post, we’ll walk you through when oral surgery may be necessary, and share biological oral surgery preparation and recovery tips to help you heal holistically and fully.
When Is Oral Surgery Necessary?
There are several situations where oral surgery may be recommended:
- Impacted or infected wisdom teeth
When these teeth cause crowding, pain, or infection, surgical extraction may be necessary. - Advanced periodontal disease
Sometimes surgery is needed to clean deep pockets and regenerate lost tissue. - Tooth extraction for non-restorable teeth
If a tooth is beyond saving and is impacting overall health, it may need to be removed—especially if infection is present. - Cavitation surgery
For patients with jawbone infections (often at old extraction sites), this biological surgery removes necrotic tissue to allow true healing. - Dental implant placement
In cases of missing teeth, biocompatible materials like zirconia can be used in a surgical implant procedure to restore both function and aesthetics.
Oral Surgery Preparation Tips
A successful surgery starts with proper preparation. As a biological dental practice, we suggest:
- Optimize Your Nutritional Status
Focus on anti-inflammatory foods, hydrate well, and consider supplementation (like vitamin C, D3, and zinc) to support immune function. - Detox Support
Gentle detox protocols—like infrared sauna, lymphatic drainage, or homeopathy—may help prepare your body for anesthesia and healing. - Choose Biocompatible Materials
We use non-toxic, body-friendly materials (like platelet-rich fibrin or PRF) to reduce inflammation and support faster healing. - Mind-Body Support
Addressing stress and anxiety through breathwork, meditation, or adaptogenic herbs can improve outcomes and reduce healing time.
Recovery After Oral Surgery
Your post-op healing matters just as much as the procedure itself. Here’s how to recover well:
- Follow a Soft, Nourishing Diet
Choose bone broth, smoothies, and soft cooked vegetables—easy to digest and rich in healing nutrients. - Avoid Inflammatory Foods
Stay away from sugar, dairy, alcohol, and gluten to reduce systemic inflammation during healing. - Use Natural Remedies
Arnica montana (homeopathic), turmeric, and saltwater rinses can minimize pain and swelling without over-reliance on pharmaceuticals. - Support Bone & Tissue Healing
We may recommend PRF, or laser biostimulation as part of your integrative recovery plan. - Rest & Rebalance
Prioritize sleep and gentle movement. Give your nervous system space to recalibrate and recover.
Biological oral surgery doesn’t have to be stressful or traumatic. With the right preparation, materials, and recovery support, it can be a vital step in your overall health journey. Santa Teresa Smiles and Dr. Noha Oushy are here to guide you every step of the way—rooted in science, compassion, and a commitment to your long-term wellness.
Need guidance or a second opinion about oral surgery? Schedule a consultation with our biological and integrative dental team today.
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