Prior to Surgery Instructions
How to best prepare before your Dental Treatment Surgery.
Medical History
It is important that you have supplied the office with an up-to date current Medical History to be reviewed prior to your surgical procedure.
Sedation
If you wish to take an oral sedative prior to your surgery, this must be discussed in advance of your surgery appointment. You will need someone to drive you home after your surgery.
Medications
- Over the Counter:
− Discontinue Aspirin and any medications containing Aspirin for 7 days prior to your surgical appointment, unless otherwise advised by your physician.
− Discontinue Advil or any other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medication 7 days prior to your surgical procedure.
− Discontinue Vitamin E 7 days prior to your surgical procedure.
- Prescribed Medications:
− Take all routine medications as directed unless otherwise advised.
- Take any prescribed antibiotic and anti-inflammatory as directed and have other prescriptions filled.
- Prepare Pain Relief Medications:
Ibuprofen, Paracetamol and if prescribed Oxycodone.
Preparation
− Eat a light meal prior to your surgical appointment. Avoid heavy or greasy foods.
− Plan to rest at home for the remainder of the day of your surgical appointment.
− Following surgery, you should have cold liquids for your next 3 meals. Protein shakes, ice cream, and yogurt are good choices.
− Ice packs may need to be available for the first 24 hours as well.
Any invasive or surgical procedure has risks. Before proceeding, you should seek a second opinion from an appropriately qualified health practitioner. No dental treatment is suitable for each and every patient. Dentists will only provide care which is suitable to the individual. Patients of Brisbane Smiles must complete examination and consultation appointments to deem suitability for procedures and full informed consent be given by the patient. Photos shown on this website are actual patients. Photos are for general purposes and individual results will vary.