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 Número de teléfono de la oficina de Plantation Florida (954) 473-1806 during regular business hours.

We will send electronic prescriptions to the pharmacy of your choice. It may be important to stop taking aspirin a few days prior to your surgery. If you are taking Coumadin, Xarelto and Eliquis 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 unless instructed not to for sedation purposes. We keep the office cool, so dress warmly. You may bring your headphones with downloaded music if you would like.

In order to evaluate your progress and healing, we will see you for post-operative checks during the first 1-5 weeks. 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 3-6 months 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 you must have a ride to and from the office. Remember, we encourage you to eat prior to your surgery. If you have chosen IV Sedation youmay not eat past midnight the day before your appointment.

• Ativan (Lorazepam)
• Valium (Diazepam)
• Triazalam (Halcion)

Food Suggestions

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