I just had all my upper teeth pulled in prep for implants. I Don’t want to live on Cream of Wheat, Broth, and Mashed potatoes for the next 3 weeks while this heals. I get temp dentures in 3 weeks. I need some bone grafts still in preparation for the implants.
Well, then there’s your answer. Go ahead and ignore it. It’s your mouth. Show that oral surgeon they aren’t the boss of you!
I’m pretty sure those were given as examples and not an exhaustive list.