Managing pain in oral surgery

Pain management is a crucial aspect of oral surgery that often gets overlooked. I’ve been using a combination of local anesthetics and mindful sedation techniques for my patients, which seems to significantly reduce discomfort post-op. It’s always interesting to hear what strategies others are implementing, especially in more complex cases.

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