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 Elk Grove Phone Number (916) 236-3131 during regular business hours.

Your pre/post-operative prescriptions will be sent to your pharmacy of choice electronically. For your convenience, please have them filled prior to your scheduled surgery. 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 by your Doctor. If you take antibiotic premed, please take it as directed before your surgery. You will feel better if you have eaten a small meal prior to surgery. We keep the offices cool, so please dress warmly in comfortable clothing and shoes. You may bring your iPod/headphones with you if you’d like.

In order to evaluate your progress and healing, we will see you approximately 2 weeks after your surgery for a post-operative check and again 6-8 weeks after 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 you must have a ride to and from the office. Please bring your remaining tablets with you. Remember, we encourage you to eat prior to your surgery.

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

Food Suggestions

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

  • Ensure/Slim Fast
  • Soups
  • Pudding
  • Rice
  • Apple Sauce
  • Oatmeal
  • Macaroni & Cheese
  • Mashed Potatoes
  • Jell-O
  • Bananas
  • Yogurt
  • Pasta
  • Milk Shakes
  • Casseroles
  • Eggs
  • Fish
  • Cottage Cheese