Oral Surgery

At Camelback Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics, we will do whatever we can to keep your child comfortable during the procedure. Part of that is helping you both to be prepared. We believe in patient education and will go over the procedure with your child step by step. Since each patient and surgery is unique, our overview here is more generic in nature, and Dr. Robert Mirabelli and Dr. Jennifer Mirabelli will want to take time with you individually. Typically, however, your child will want to avoid eating food for a few hours (possibly starting the night before). This is standard protocol when receiving anesthesia. We also recommend that you purchase some ice packs and place them in the freezer. You should plan ahead by buying soft foods, plenty of water, and anything you need to relax and stay comfortable. This should certainly include ibuprofen.

Yes, we can. When you visit our Phoenix dental office, let us know if you are being treated by a dentist and if they mentioned you needing oral surgery. Not everyone performs surgery, so if you want to remain in their care after the procedure has been completed, you certainly can. Otherwise, we welcome you as a new patient to our practice.

This really depends on the type of surgery being performed. As a general rule, you can expect there to be some level of bleeding that is temporary and can be controlled with the gauze we give you. You can also expect there to be swelling in your child's face. This is where most of the discomfort comes from. To control it, you will want to place an icepack on your face for 15 minutes at a time, rest for 15 minutes and then use it again. Just be careful not to irritate your child's skin and use a light cloth if you need to. Simultaneously, you should use ibuprofen to keep your child's swelling and discomfort at minimum. The ice is typically only used for a day or two where the ibuprofen may be needed for a week or so. At Camelback Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics, we may also give your child antibiotics to take in order to prevent an infection. When it comes to food, you will want to stick with things that are soft and either do not require chewing (like soup) or can be chewed very easily (like steamed vegetables). Buying these items ahead of time will make your recovery easier. Just remember to have your child take it easy. It is best to follow Dr. Robert Mirabelli and Dr. Jennifer Mirabelli, and his instructions, than to risk irritating your child's surgical site.

To find out if your child needs oral surgery or to discuss a surgical procedure in greater detail, call 602-595-3531 and schedule a consultation. We will be happy to answer any questions you have and set your child on the road to surgery and a full recovery. Our offices are conveniently located in Phoenix, AZ, and we are currently accepting new patients.