As one of the leading oral surgery practices in Ohio specializing in holistic pain management solutions, we find it increasingly important to be sure our patients are educated on why we opt for this approach. Dr. Puckett has been practicing oral surgery for over 20 years, and has seen the positive and negative advancements in medical and dental communities.

We know not everyone is keen on prescription pain medications for common procedures like complete wisdom teeth removal surgeries or getting fake tooth implants that look just like the real deal. Sometimes patients want to visit a dental surgeon who uses all-natural methods as a means of recovery. Holistic oral surgeons have also been steadily on the rise in recent years as more and more folks look for natural remedies to their ailments.

Finding non-pharmaceutical solutions for inflammation and better pain prevention have become increasingly important to our practice over the past few years. Since homeopathic approaches to pain management are less common than traditional narcotics and over-the-counter drugs, it is important to us to make the benefits of holistic care readily available to those who walk through our doors.

Why do we put such an emphasis on natural, holistic oral care?

The Importance of Effective Alternatives for Pain Management

Not only are cutting-edge surgical techniques and treatments improving outcomes and recovery times, but natural management for pain after oral surgery also has important implications. Previously, oral surgeons were relegated to prescribing opioids and narcotics for recovery. It was medically-standard practice, and it worked. But now that we know more, looking at the wake of the opioid crisis, it’s become clear there needs to be safer, just as effective ways to manage post-surgery oral pain naturally. Holistic dental doctors are becoming more and more commonplace as they, and the rest of society, look to natural methods to treat pain following mouth surgery.

And it’s not just addiction that makes pharmaceutical pain interventions a less-than-ideal solution. For instance, the elderly, people with certain health conditions and those on certain medications may not have the option to take pain medication. How will they be able to relieve pain after a tooth extraction or dental bone graft? Dental surgeons who use homeopathic remedies can help. Holistic remedies can be just as effective as their pharmaceutical counterparts in helping with post-op pain. Just make sure you’ve found a reputable dental surgeon who offers holistic pain treatments. Not all holistic oral surgeons are cut from the same cloth. Some alternative medicine treatments aren’t yet backed by science, and holistic treatments for oral surgery should always be performed correctly to minimize risk. Make sure you’re choosing a dependable holistic mouth surgeon who you can trust.

Implementing holistic approaches to treatment and surgery aftercare offers several benefits to patients. Especially the program we’ve developed –

Advantages of Wilmington Oral Surgery’s Natural Approach to Pain

Choosing an oral surgeon who uses holistic healing methods has a number of advantages. You still experience pain relief post-operation like you normally would, but through the use of holistic healing practices for oral surgery, it’s possible to target other areas like swelling and bruising that can appear near the operation site.  Our protocol significantly minimizes pain and swelling, which results in a faster, easier recovery after undergoing oral surgery. We are able to achieve these results by using a mixture of different methods, including anti-inflammatory medications, red-light therapy and platelet-rich fibrin.

• Faster Recovery Time. With our approach to pain management, we aim to have you spending less time on the couch and getting back to the things that matter most.
• More Daily Function. Effectively-managed pain means minimal discomfort and maximum function. And a faster recovery time means you can get back to your normal daily activities and responsibilities quicker than planned.
• Less Pain and Swelling. The biggest priority is to keep you as comfortable and pain-free as possible following your procedure. A holistic approach targets pain and swelling prior to surgery to reduce these symptoms as a whole.
• Minimal Bruising. Another unwanted side effect, we aim to decrease the chances of bruising post-surgery by reducing inflammation and speeding healing time.
• Decreased Need for Narcotics. Since our holistic approach has proven to be extremely effective, many patients find themselves decreasing or even eliminating their need for prescription drugs.

For example, red light therapy is an FDA-approved treatment both reduces inflammation and stimulates bone and soft tissue healing in the body. Sounds like it’s perfect for use in surgical dentistry, right? Holistic treatments administered by oral surgeons work in tandem with your body’s natural healing abilities to have you feeling back to your normal self in no time.

Dental surgeons who specialize in holistic treatments might also suggest platelet-rich fibrin as a homeopathic healing option. By taking a sample of a patient’s own blood and centrifuging it, the blood forms a fibrin clot which is loaded with platelets and growth factors. In short, it’s great for your body’s healing. Platelet-rich fibrin can even help promote bone regeneration and is commonly used in holistic dental implant surgery for this reason.

What Is This Natural Pain Protocol? The Specifics:

Just like narcotics, holistic pain management will affect everyone a bit differently. Our team will be careful to assess individual needs and be sure you walk out the door with the best pre- and post-op care plan for you. Like pharmaceutical medications, holistic remedies can interact with prescription medication or chronic conditions. When you’re seeking dental surgery that uses natural means of healing, your surgeon should ask for a list of current medications and conditions to rule out any potential undesirable interactions.

As expected, our natural pain management approach has been proven to yield extremely positive results among patients receiving oral surgery. So much so that some patients opt to use no prescription or over-the-counter drugs at all. We see it all the time, actually. In addition to healing patients, a mouth surgeon who uses all-natural medication to treat pain can also help empower patients to take responsibility for their own health and set them on a path of being more cognizant about using pharmaceutical medication too often. The following are just a few of the natural practices we employ at Wilmington Oral Surgery to aid our patients’ healing:

• Natural Medicines. Anti-inflammatory medications will be prescribed prior to and following your procedure. These natural medications, including ones such as bromelain, will help prevent unwanted symptoms of the procedure such as pain and swelling.
• StellaLife VEGA Oral Recovery Kit®. Similarly to the anti-inflammatory medications, this recovery kit will be used pre and post op. Within the kit includes products that work against pain, swelling, and bruising.
• Also known as red light therapy, this process utilizes red light and near-infrared light to promote healing by reducing inflammation and enhancing bone and soft tissue healing at surgical sites.

Homeopathic care is a mission that Dr. Puckett and his team at Wilmington Oral Surgery feel extremely passionate about. We encourage patients to take control of their health and understand how different prescriptions and methods can affect the healing process.

Our office is happy to answer any questions regarding homeopathic care and aims to get you in and out of your procedure pain-free. Call our office to learn more and schedule a consultation appointment.