PRE-Operative Instructions: for IV sedation only
- You must be escorted home by a responsible adult (relative or friend).
- DO NOT eat or drink anything within (4) four hours prior to your scheduled appointment.
- Wear clothing which is comfortable and loose fitting, preferably a short sleeved shirt.
- Please REMOVE all finger nail color. Very Important.
- Take any medication the doctor has prescribed for you.
- Arrive (10) ten minutes prior to your appointment and use the restroom.
- For the remainder of the day following your appointment, definitely
DO NOT:- drive an automobile
- operate machinery
- drink alcohol
General POST-Operative Instructions
- COMFORT
- Complete rest for the next 6-12 hours will ensure comfortable and complete healing. This is a time to be good to yourself. You deserve it.
- SPECIAL MEDICATIONS
- Pain medication should be taken before anesthetic wears off completely. Do not wait for pain to become severe. Continue taking medication, as necessary, tapering off to Advil, Nuprin or Tylenol when the prescription is no longer needed. Do not drink any alcoholic beverages while taking any prescription medications. Always take pain medications with some food to avoid nausea. Antibiotics or a medicated mouth rinse may be prescribed, take as directed. If a rash or other allergic symptoms appear, discontinue the medication and notify our office.
- DIET
- It is very important to maintain a nutritious diet during the healing period. A patient who eats good soft food feels better, remains comfortable and heals faster. During this period you should also increase your fluid intake. Avoid eating on the treated side of your mouth, if possible. A COOL SOFT diet is recommended for the first 24 hours; yogurt, jello, cottage cheese, cold pasta salad, etc. Stay away from hard crunchy foods such as popcorn, nuts, tortilla chips, and berries.
- ORAL HYGIENE
- DO NOT RINSE for the first 24 hours following treatment. Rinsing the mouth interferes with the clotting of blood. You may brush and floss your teeth everywhere except the surgical area. A surgical pack may have been placed. It is normal for the pack to gradually loosen and possibly fall out in 2-4 days, if not it will be removed at your scheduled follow up appointment in one week. Smoking will delay the healing process and can cause infection. Try to refrain from smoking preferably for one week following treatment.
- SWELLING
- An ice bag placed on the outside of your face over the treated area will minimize swelling. This should be done for the first 24 hours following treatment. Continue through the day of treatment for 15 minutes on and 15 minutes off for the first 4 hours. Then for 15 minutes every hour thereafter.
- BLEEDING
- Do not become concerned if traces of blood are found in saliva. This will be normal for the first few hours after treatment. This can be controlled by sipping a glass of ice water throughout the day (NO rinsing). If bleeding persists, moisten a tea bag (not herbal tea) and compress in the area of treatment for 20-30 minutes. If bleeding still persists, contact our office.
- FEVER
- A slight fever or chills may occur. It is of no consequence unless it persists for more than 24 hours. A persistant low grade fever or a reading above 102 degrees should be reported.
- FUTURE APPOINTMENTS
- You should have been given a one week suture removal appointment. It should be kept as scheduled. Please call our office if you have any questions.
If you have ANY questions please call us at 818.842.6162.
