Surgical Instructions
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 St. Louis Office Phone Number 314-991-7730 during regular business hours.
You should receive your pre/post-operative prescriptions with this instruction sheet. For your convenience, please have them filled prior to your scheduled surgery, unless they have been previously phoned in to the pharmacy of your choice. Please 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 as directed. If you take antibiotic premed, please take it as directed before your surgery. You will feel better if you have eaten prior to surgery. We keep the office cool, so dress warmly. You may bring your iPod or MP3 player with you if you would like.
In order to evaluate your progress and healing, we will see you for weekly post-operative checks during the first 1 – 5 weeks. After surgery, in most cases, 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.
Sedatives
If you elect to use one of the following oral sedatives you must have a ride to and from the office. Please bring your remaining tablets with you. Remember, we encourage you NOT to eat or drink 6 – 8 hours prior to your surgery.
- Ativan (Lorazepam)
- Valium (Diazepam)
- Triazalam (Halcion)
Food Suggestions
When preparing a post-op menu, please consider some of the following choices:
- Jell-O
- Bananas
- Yogurt
- Pasta
- Milk Shakes
- Casseroles
- Eggs
- Fish
- Cottage Cheese
- Ensure/Slim Fast
- Soups
- Pudding
- Rice
- Apple Sauce
- Oatmeal
- Macaroni & Cheese
- Mashed Potatoes
Contact Us
Should you have any questions or concerns during regular office hours, please do not hesitate to contact us at St. Louis Office Phone Number 314-991-7730.