Pre-operative Instructions

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS PRIOR TO ORAL SURGERY

  1. Expect 3-5 days for recovery.
  2. Take medication, as prescribed by your MAXILLOFACIAL surgeon. Discontinue medications ONLY WHEN DIRECTED BY THE DOCTOR (e.g.: Aspirin, Eliquis, Xarelto…)
  3. Prepare ice packs, soft foods such as vegetable and fruit purees, protein, oatmeal, omelets, and soups; avoid foods with sugar and dairy products. You can also take vitamin supplements such as vitamins D and C, collagen, and omega-3, among others, to optimize post-operative healing.
  4. Please advise the surgeon if your medical condition has changed, or you are taking any new medication since your last visit.
  5. Please bring the required fees, as per your estimate, payable by cash, Interac, Visa, Master Card or American Express.
  6. A minimum 48 working hour cancellation notice is required to avoid cancellation fees.
  7. For dental implants cases only, remember to bring your surgical guide with you on the day of your surgery (when indicated by the surgeon).

IF YOU ARE TAKING I.V. SEDATION OR LAUGHING GAS (nitrous oxide):

  • DO NOT EAT OR DRINK 8 hours prior to surgery. (Any medications that must be taken one hour before surgery may be taken with a small amount of water ONLY. Do not consume any food.)
  • A responsible adult MUST ACCOMPANY YOU to your surgery with a car, drive you home, and be with you for the first 24 hours after surgery.
  • Expect to be drowsy and plan to rest at home for 24 hours.
  • No alcohol, driving or operating dangerous machinery for 24 hours or longer, if drowsiness persists.
  • Remove nail polish and lipstick.
  • Wear loose-fitting clothes. Do not wear your contact lenses.

IF YOU ARE TAKING ATIVAN:

  • DO NOT EAT OR DRINK 4 hours prior to surgery.
  • A responsible adult MUST ACCOMPANY YOU to your surgery with a car, drive you home, and be with you for the first 24 hours after surgery.
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