Caring for Your Mouth After Dental Bone Grafting

It is critical to follow the post-operative instructions provided by your dentist to facilitate the healing process following your dental bone graft. Be sure to avoid vigorous brushing or mouth rinsing, and avoid touching the area where the procedure occurred. If prescribed antibiotics or pain medication, be sure to take the prescribed dosage at the recommended times. If necessary, ice packs can help reduce inflammation.

Once you have fully healed, it will not be necessary to make major changes to your daily habits, but the best thing you can do to maintain your results and avoid similar dental procedures in the future is to practice good self-care oral hygiene practices.

By following these best practices, you will be taking an important step to ensuring that you maintain a strong and healthy smile.

• Brush and floss at least twice daily. When you do brush your teeth, be sure to do so for at least two minutes. Many people do not spend enough time brushing, or attending to cleaning other areas of the mouth, such as the tongue. If you happen to have an aversion to flossing, talk to your dentist about flossing alternatives, such as interdental brushes or flossing picks.
• Be mindful of your diet. To maintain healthy teeth and gums, avoid eating foods high in start or drinking sugary liquids. If you do consume sugar liquids, use a straw to limit the amount of sugar that is exposed to your teeth. It is also best practice to drink water after every meal and swish water to remove deposits of food.
• Schedule visits every six months or more for those with periodontal issues. Besides practicing good oral hygiene habits and being mindful of your diet, the best thing you can do to preserve and improve your oral health is to visit your dentist or periodontist every six months. Doing so allows your dentist to perform a deep cleaning with specialty tools, monitor the status of any procedures you have had performed, and perhaps most importantly, address potential issues before they develop.  

Cost of Dental Bone Grafting

The final cost of your procedure will be determined by a variety of factors, such as the severity of your case and what type of dental plan you are currently enrolled in. Our office does accept cash, most major credit cards, money orders, and personal checks.

If you have concerns about the extent of care required and would like to discuss alternate financial arrangements, please feel free to contact our office to discuss CareCredit. CareCredit helps patients pay for procedures and treatments that are not covered by insurance by offering low minimum monthly payments and No Interest* financing so you can get what you want, when you want it. Applying for Care Credit only takes three simple steps and can provide instant approval.

If you have any additional questions regarding payments, dental insurance coverage, or available financial options, please contact our office and we will be happy to help.