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Jimmy Kayastha

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon

Dr. Jimmy Kayastha is an oral and maxillofacial surgeon practicing in Charlotte, NC. Dr. Kayastha specializes in the treatment of problems related to the face, mouth, and jaws. As an oral and maxillofacial surgeon, Dr. Kayastha is a unique dental specialist who can provide emergency medicine, perform general surgery and give anesthesia. These medical doctors are the only type of medical care specialist who can administer anesthesia, besides anesthesiologists. Typical procedures performed by Dr. Kayastha are tooth extractions, especially wisdom teeth, corrective jaw surgery, cleft palate surgery, and reconstructive surgery after an injury. Oral and maxillofacial surgeons can also perform dental work including placing dental implants. These surgeons might also deal with conditions of sleep apnea, oral cancers, and more.
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20 years Experience
Jimmy Kayastha
  • Charlotte, NC
  • Nova Southeastern University
  • Accepting new patients

Is it okay to wait to start a root canal procedure?

Not a good idea. Waiting to have one of your damaged teeth treated can result in ultimately losing the tooth. Root canals are performed as a last resort treatment option, a necessary READ MORE
Not a good idea. Waiting to have one of your damaged teeth treated can result in ultimately losing the tooth. Root canals are performed as a last resort treatment option, a necessary procedure to ensure that your tooth is saved vs. extracted.

Do you use dissolving stitches for implant surgery?

Your surgeon will use what is called dissolvable stitches rather than the kind that needs to be manually removed. This means you will not need a second procedure to have them taken READ MORE
Your surgeon will use what is called dissolvable stitches rather than the kind that needs to be manually removed. This means you will not need a second procedure to have them taken out. Rather, these stitches will dissolve over time, gradually disappearing or falling out until they are completely gone.

Is it normal to have a fever after bone graft surgery?

Bone grafts, mini plates and screws can produce inflammatory response or may become infected. Any patient presenting with localized symptoms and/or fever should be suspected for READ MORE
Bone grafts, mini plates and screws can produce inflammatory response or may become infected. Any patient presenting with localized symptoms and/or fever should be suspected for possible graft infection or allergic reaction and appropriate radiographic and microbiological tests should be carried out.

Is dental bone graft risky?

There are some downsides, however. The patient will have to get an additional operation. It can make recovery more painful since there are multiple surgery sites. As well, since READ MORE
There are some downsides, however. The patient will have to get an additional operation. It can make recovery more painful since there are multiple surgery sites. As well, since grafting materials have to be taken from the patient's body, it is not ideal for major grafting procedures like the rebuilding of a long bone.

Dying teeth?

Signs of a dying or dead tooth can include: Pain in the affected tooth when biting or chewing. Spontaneous pain in the tooth. Over-sensitivity in the affected tooth when you drink READ MORE
Signs of a dying or dead tooth can include:
Pain in the affected tooth when biting or chewing.
Spontaneous pain in the tooth.
Over-sensitivity in the affected tooth when you drink hot or cold beverages.
A dead tooth can appear discolored and is usually gray in appearance.

How long do you take antibiotics after jaw surgery?

Antibiotics: Continue until the bottle is empty. Do not quit halfway. Pain Medicine: Usually it is necessary to take opioid (narcotic) pain medication in a scheduled fashion (every READ MORE
Antibiotics: Continue until the bottle is empty. Do not quit halfway. Pain Medicine: Usually it is necessary to take opioid (narcotic) pain medication in a scheduled fashion (every 4 hours) for the first 24 hours and as needed thereafter. Remember that narcotics can make you drowsy, so no driving, swimming, operating machinery, or drinking alcoholic beverages while you are taking them. You may wean yourself off the opioid medication and substitute with 500 mg of acetaminophen (Tylenol®). If directed to do so, you may also use ibuprofen, 600 mg every 6 hours while awake, for the first 4 or 5 days. Peridex™ (chlorhexidine) mouth rinse: Use twice daily for 2 weeks after surgery.

Is it normal to have jaw pain after dental implant?

This is not normal. It could indicate that your implant site has become infected, or that the implant has not begun bonding to the jaw bone properly. In rare cases, your pain and READ MORE
This is not normal. It could indicate that your implant site has become infected, or that the implant has not begun bonding to the jaw bone properly. In rare cases, your pain and discomfort could be due to a metal allergy. In most cases, it will be possible to save your dental implant.

How long does pain from jaw cyst removal last?

It is normal to experience some swelling and jaw stiffness, which often increases over the first two or three days but then starts to improve. We will provide you with a supply READ MORE
It is normal to experience some swelling and jaw stiffness, which often increases over the first two or three days but then starts to improve. We will provide you with a supply of all the medicines your consultant feels you need to take home with you after you've left hospital, up to 14 days.

How long will I be swollen after wisdom tooth removal?

The good news is that swelling tends to be short lived. Most swelling either completely subsides or reduces considerably in only two or three days, with at most 5 to 7 days of READ MORE
The good news is that swelling tends to be short lived. Most swelling either completely subsides or reduces considerably in only two or three days, with at most 5 to 7 days of visible swelling. We also prescribe anti-inflammatory medications that help to reduce swelling even further.

Does your jaw have to be wired shut after jaw surgery?

The good news is that a lot of patients don't need to have their jaws wired shut after surgery. While you are under anesthesia, your surgeon will use titanium plates and screws READ MORE
The good news is that a lot of patients don't need to have their jaws wired shut after surgery. While you are under anesthesia, your surgeon will use titanium plates and screws to secure and splint the jaw bones in their new position. New bone will grow around these plates and screws and don't need to be removed.

How can I prevent infection after jaw surgery?

Prophylactic antibiotics are often administered during orthognathic surgery to prevent infection. Prophylactic antibiotics were given to a group of 389 orthognathic surgery patients, READ MORE
Prophylactic antibiotics are often administered during orthognathic surgery to prevent infection. Prophylactic antibiotics were given to a group of 389 orthognathic surgery patients, with the development of 1 case of acute and 12 cases of chronic infection.

How long does it take to recover from jaw cyst surgery?

It takes at least 6 weeks for initial healing of your jaw. Physical activity: You can resume light physical exercise as soon as you feel able following your surgery.

What antibiotics are used after oral surgery?

Overall, the most common type of antibiotic prescribed after tooth extraction was penicillin (45.25%) followed by penicillin with beta-lactamase inhibitors (18.76%), metronidazole READ MORE
Overall, the most common type of antibiotic prescribed after tooth extraction was penicillin (45.25%) followed by penicillin with beta-lactamase inhibitors (18.76%), metronidazole (12.29%), second- to fourth-generation cephalosporins (11.52%), and first-generation cephalosporins (8.61%)

Can you do a gum graft around the implant?

A gum graft can be used to restore lost tissue around dental implants. Other gum rejuvenation techniques that you may have heard about do not work with dental implants, but gum READ MORE
A gum graft can be used to restore lost tissue around dental implants. Other gum rejuvenation techniques that you may have heard about do not work with dental implants, but gum graft has a long tradition of being used in concert with dental implant procedures to ensure aesthetic results.

Can I fix my crooked teeth with surgery?

Your doctor may recommend teeth straightening surgery if your teeth are not straight due to an overbite, underbite, or a misaligned jaw. This surgery realigns your jaw to make READ MORE
Your doctor may recommend teeth straightening surgery if your teeth are not straight due to an overbite, underbite, or a misaligned jaw. This surgery realigns your jaw to make your teeth appear straight and an oral surgeon will perform it.

How long after implant can abutment be placed?

The abutment is what your permanent implant restoration will attach to. This involves folding back the gum tissue from your appointment, placing an abutment, and placing a healing READ MORE
The abutment is what your permanent implant restoration will attach to. This involves folding back the gum tissue from your appointment, placing an abutment, and placing a healing collar or temporary tooth on the abutment to keep the gums from healing around it.

What helps with pain after tooth extraction?

Many people find relief with *over-the-counter nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)*, like ibuprofen or naproxen. These painkillers can help reduce inflammation as well READ MORE
Many people find relief with *over-the-counter nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)*, like ibuprofen or naproxen. These painkillers can help reduce inflammation as well as alleviate pain. If you experience severe pain following a tooth extraction, your dentist might prescribe stronger painkillers.

How many hours does jaw surgery take?

The length of surgery depends on the complexity of the case. Routine surgery on one jaw typically takes one to two hours. Surgery that involves multiple procedures may take as READ MORE
The length of surgery depends on the complexity of the case. Routine surgery on one jaw typically takes one to two hours. Surgery that involves multiple procedures may take as long as three to five hours.

How can I speed up bone graft healing?

Room temperature foods that many patients enjoy following a bone graft include: oatmeal, scrambled eggs, pudding, pureed fruit, or mashed potatoes. By avoiding foods that may require READ MORE
Room temperature foods that many patients enjoy following a bone graft include: oatmeal, scrambled eggs, pudding, pureed fruit, or mashed potatoes. By avoiding foods that may require chewing, patients can speed up their healing process.

How do you clean an extracted tooth hole?

Take the syringe and place the tip in a cup of warm salt water. While the tip is submerged, pull back on the plunger to fill the syringe. Place the tip of the syringe over the READ MORE
Take the syringe and place the tip in a cup of warm salt water. While the tip is submerged, pull back on the plunger to fill the syringe. Place the tip of the syringe over the extraction site hole, and flush out the lower extraction sites only.