Following your procedure, you may have some pain and swelling.  It is important to follow the post-operative instructions to minimize any post-operative complications.  

At the Oral Surgery Institute of the Carolinas we are dedicated to combating the Opioid Epidemic in America.  We have taken steps to decrease opioid abuse by:

• Having our surgeons complete annual opioid training
• Limiting the amount of prescribed narcotics
• Offering EXPAREL (non-opioid, long lasting post surgical pain relief)
• Recommending patients use over-the-counter pain medications such as Motrin and Tylenol to manage potential post-operative discomfort
• Occasionally using holistic medications to combat post-operative discomfort