Dental check up after Rhinoplasty?

Question

Hi Drs , I am almost 2 years post open tip rhi noplasty. Silly question, but It is safe to get a dental check up at this point? I am afraid that opening my mouth wide may cause deformation to my nose tip. Thanks

Michael I. Echavez, MD · Answer

It would be perfectly fine to have a dental check up two years after your rhinoplasty.  There will be no harm to your nose with the exam.

Vasdev Rai, MD · Answer

Your fears are unfounded.  There will be no problem with dental check up.  Opening mouth does not harm any nasal features.

John Dean, MD · Answer

Opening your mouth for a dental check will not  alter your rhinoplasty results. Your dentist will tell you that waiting two years between dental visits is not good for your dental health, however.

Thomas Guillot, MD (retired) · Answer

Opening your mouth after a rhinoplasty should not cause any problems with your surgical result. A dental checkup is good.

Michael Elam, MD (retired) · Answer

Dear Storklh, Yo are fine for a dental check and should make dental appointments yearly to ensure good dental care and health. Best regards, Michael V. Elam, M.D.

Geoffrey Keyes, MD (retired) · Answer

Thank you for your question and concern.  At this time your nose should be fully healed
and there shouldn’t be an issue with having a dental check up. Your nose should
be back to normal function so having your mouth open wide for a period of
time should not be a problem.

Dental check up after Rhinoplasty?

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