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Pre-Surgical Instructions

What to Do Before and After Your Oral Surgery

To help our patients know what to expect before and after their procedure at Belleair Oral Surgery & Implants, we’ve put together some surgical instructions for you to follow. This information is based on 30+ years of experience as well as the latest industry guidelines.

Rely on us for safe and effective oral surgery care. Emergency service is available, and we work with most major insurance companies. When possible we can perform the consult and the procedure in the same appointment. To schedule your appointment for dental implants, bone grafting, ridge augmentation, wisdom teeth extraction in Largo, FL, or other service, contact us today.

Preoperative Instructions

1. Morning surgery:  Nothing to eat or drink after midnight before surgery (8 hours).
Afternoon surgery:  You may have a light breakfast at least 6 hours prior to surgery.  A light breakfast consists of liquids, one egg, cereal, and/or a piece of toast.  Do not eat greasy foods such as bacon or sausage.

2. You must be accompanied by a responsible adult to drive you home.  The driver must remain in the office during your entire visit.  He or she will be given instructions for your postoperative care and should be able to stay with you for at least 4 hours following surgery.

3. Take any of your medications as you normally would (e.g. heart medication, blood pressure pills, etc.) unless instructed otherwise by the doctor.  If you take medication for diabetes or medication that thins your blood (including aspirin) you will be given special instructions.  If you are diabetic, you will need to check your sugar level the day of surgery and let the assistant know what it is.

4. No makeup, nail polish, facial or tongue piercing, or contact lenses.  Clothing should be comfortable, such as short sleeved blouse or shirt.  No pantyhose, stirrup pants, or boots.  No jewelry or other valuables should be worn or brought to the office the day of surgery.

5. You will need to have cold, soft foods at home during your postoperative recovery such as ice cream, jello, pudding, yogurt, applesauce, cottage cheese, etc.

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Belleair Oral Surgery & Implants

Located in Belleair Bluffs, FL, Belleair Oral Surgery & Implants specializes in dental implants, sinus lifts, and wisdom teeth procedures. We work with most major insurance companies. Emergency services are available. Affordable and competitive pricing. Call for an appointment.