“How painful is jaw cyst surgery?”

There should be no pain immediately after the operation due to the local anaesthetic used. This should last for 3-4 hours before sensation returns slowly and care should be taken to avoid biting the lip or tongue during this time. Simple painkillers (e.g. paracetamol) should be used to control the pain.

The level of discomfort associated with cyst surgery of the jaws may depend upon several variables, including but not limited to  the location of the cyst, as cysts can be in the bone, soft tissue, or in both bone and soft tissue, the type of anesthesia provided as well as the patient perception  and pain tolerance. Daniel Quon, D.M.D.Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 5800 Ridgewood Road, Suite 102 Jackson, MS 39211-2667 601-957-1207 Voice 601-957-0602 Fax dquon@bellsouth.net www.danielquondmd.com The information contained in this transmission may contain privileged and confidential information. It is intended only for the use of the person(s) named above. if you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any review, dissemination, distribution or duplication of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply email and delete or destroy all copies and attachments of the original message from your system.

Surgery is not painfully at all. In Post surgical period you may have some pain which is managed with painkillers