Oral Surgery Services in Tega Cay

After Sinus Lifts

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After undergoing a sinus lift bone graft surgery, please follow these Sinus Precautions and Post-Operative Instructions:

Sinus Precautions

  • No smoking – Nicotine decreases blood flow to the healing surgical site, and smoke irritates the surgical site. Smoking can result in delayed healing and sinus infection.
  • Do not blow your nose for 1 week – Blowing your nose creates high pressures that can disrupt healing of the sinuses.
  • Ocean Nasal Spray – If your nose feels congested, use Ocean Nasal Spray to loosen up mucus and permit passive drainage from your nose. Ocean Nasal Spray is available over-the-counter at the pharmacy.
  • Sudafed – If your sinuses feel congested, use Sudafed as directed. Sudafed is available over-the-counter at the pharmacy. Do not take Sudafed if you know that you are allergic to Sudafed.
  • Sneeze through your mouth – If you feel the urge to sneeze, please sneeze through your mouth instead of your nose; this will avoid high pressures that can disrupt healing of the sinuses.
  • Do not “bear down” – Avoid lifting heavy objects, blowing up balloons, or playing musical instruments that require a blowing action or any other activity that increases nasal or oral pressure.
  • No swimming for at least 1 month – Water entering your nose from swimming can lead to a sinus infection.
  • No SCUBA diving for at least 2 months – pressure exerted by water pressure can disrupt healing of the sinuses.

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Emergency Dentist Tega Cay

Hours of Operation

Monday
7:00 am - 4:00 pm
Tuesday
7:00 am - 4:00 pm
Wednesday
7:00 am - 3:00 pm
Thursday
7:00 am - 3:00 pm
Friday
7:00 am - 2:00 pm