Surgery Care Information

Your Guide to a Smooth Surgical Experience

At the Oral Surgery & Dental Implant Center of Santa Fe, your comfort, safety, and recovery are our top priorities. Whether you are preparing for dental implant placement, wisdom tooth removal, or another oral surgery procedure, understanding what to expect before and after treatment helps ensure the best possible results. Our team, led by Dr. Sean Healy and Dr. Diego Hurtado, provides every patient with clear pre- and post-operative instructions to promote a smooth, stress-free experience.

These guidelines are designed to help you feel informed and confident at every stage of care. By following the instructions provided and contacting our office with any questions, you can support a faster, more comfortable recovery. Our team is always here to guide you, answer your concerns, and make sure you feel supported before, during, and after your procedure.

Helpful Resources for Your Recovery

Before and after your procedure, you can download detailed care instructions to help guide you through every step of the process. These resources are designed to make your recovery as smooth, safe, and comfortable as possible. If you have any questions about your instructions or recovery process, our team is always just a phone call away to provide guidance and support.

See why our patients love us

My son had his wisdom teeth removed by Dr Hurtado. He had absolutely no swelling or pain whatsoever after the procedure. He even stopped taking pain medicine after the first day, as he stated he did not have any pain and didn't need it. I am truly impressed with this staff and procedure done at this office. I highly recommend them to any parents who are looking for an easy wisdom tooth extraction for their kiddos. Thank you to the Doc and his lovely staff!

Dr Diego Hurtado and his office and staff are just wonderful. Dr Hurtado answered all my many questions respectfully and with much patience and kindness. The extraction went well and the healing process also. He saw me for a follow up. He even noted that I should check out an unrelated tooth with my local dentist which turned out to have a cavity. He is a highly observant oral surgeon that goes the extra mile. I highly recommend him.

Dr. Healy and his team provided excellent care for me when I had my wisdom teeth extracted. The preoperative instructions were clear and the surgery day was very organized and went according to plan. I woke up from the procedure without any pain and I only needed one dose of the medication prescribed for the recovery period. Dr. Healy’s office followed up to see how I was doing and I really felt cared for. I recommend Dr. Healy to my friends and family and I would happily return to the practice!

Dr. Healy has performed surgical wisdom teeth removal on both my teenagers and they both had a positive experience. I noticed that even within one years time he changed his practice so when it came to my daughter we followed her regime as given and her recovery went even better than my son's. Dr. Healy has a great patient manner and develops trust with his patients. He takes his time and explains things very well. Thank you Dr. Healy for doing such a great job with both my children. The dental assistants are wonderful!

The entire staff all have hearts of gold. Dr. Healey and his assistant Charlie were amazing with my wisdom teeth extraction. Not only did Dr. Healey have an excellent and professional yet warm and caring manner to him, he truly knows his stuff. I had zero fears about my surgery and I am glad my experience was with him. Highly recommended!