Pre-operative Instructions

The following instructions may be helpful when preparing for your upcoming surgery. Please do not hesitate to call if you have any last-minute questions. We can be reached at Oklahoma City Office Phone Number 405-636-1411 during regular business hours.

Any needed prescriptions will be called to your preferred pharmacy 48 hours prior to your scheduled procedure.  Please begin medications as directed on the labeling and bring your filled prescriptions with you to your appointment.

It may be important to stop taking aspirin and non-steroidals such as Motrin and Advil, 7-10 days prior to your surgery. If you are taking Coumadin or another blood thinner, remember to discontinue them only if directed.  If you take an antibiotic premed, please take it as directed before your surgery.  We keep the office cool, so dress warmly with sleeves that can be raised to your elbow. You may bring your iPod or MP3 player with you if you like.

In order to evaluate your progress and healing, we will see you for at two weeks post surgery. In most cases, after surgery we will also look forward to seeing you back for a periodontal maintenance cleaning and an examination of tissue maturation about 10-12 weeks following the surgery.

Antibiotics

Please alert the office to any allergies or sensitivities that you might have to antibiotics. You will be prescribed an antibiotic if our doctor determines it to be necessary. Take as directed until gone. It is advisable not to take these medications on an empty stomach, as nausea may result. For women taking birth control pills, be advised that antibiotics may interfere with their effectiveness.

Sedatives

If you elect to use one of the following oral sedatives, or are planning to have intravenous (IV) sedation, you must have a ride to and from the office. Please bring any remaining oral sedative tablets with you.

• Valium (Diazepam)
• Triazalam (Halcion)

Food Suggestions

When preparing a post-op menu, please consider some of the following choices: