How soon can I go to the dentist after a rhinoplasty?

Question

I got my rhinoplasty May 10 I have braces so I need to go to the dentist, but since I still have a bit of pain when I move my upper lip I'm scared my dentist might be too rough and I'm scared that it will damage/affect my nose ?

Ross A. Clevens, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your question. Please ask your board certified facial plastic surgeon, but you should have no trouble visiting the dentist as long as your dentist knows of your recent procedure and to be gentle.
Best wishes,

Nima Shemirani, MD · Answer

Dear Acinomas,Thank you for your question. If you are healing well, then you should be okay to go see a dentist but I would first check with your surgeon. Just tell the dentist to be extra gentle. Best regards,Nima Shemirani

Deepak Raj Dugar, MD · Answer

Hello,
I recommend voicing your concerns with your plastic surgeon to get his opinion on when the earliest time would be appropriate for you to visit the dentist. Once you know that, tell your dentist about the pain you are experiencing. This will allow him to be more gentle when working on your braces. 
Hope this helps!
Deepak Dugar, MD
Scarless Rhinoplasty Expert
Beverly Hills, CA 90210

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear acinomas,it would be the best to check it with your plastic surgeon. If you are healing well, then it should be OK for you to visit your dentist.Daniel Barrett, MD, MHA, MS 
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery 
Member, Am. Society of Plastic Surgery

Michael Elam, MD (retired) · Answer

Dear acinomas, I would suggest that you speak with your surgeon as he she knows best where you are in the recovery phase. If you were my patient I would likely clear you to see your dentist without any concerns. Best regards, Michael V. Elam, M.D.

How soon can I go to the dentist after a rhinoplasty?

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