Preparing for your surgery at Legacy Oral Surgery is one of the best ways to make sure your entire experience goes smoothly. Our patient resources section has additional information to help you feel ready for your appointment.
General Pre-Surgical Instructions
Unless you receive different instructions from our office, keep the following pre-surgical care guidelines in mind before your procedure.
- Do not eat or drink anything, including water, for eight hours before your appointment. If you take daily medications, you may take them with a small sip of water no later than three hours before your scheduled time.
- A responsible adult must accompany you to the office, stay in the waiting area during the procedure, and drive you home afterward.
- Wear comfortable, loose-fitting clothing with sleeves that can be rolled up past the elbow.
- Remove contact lenses, dental prosthetics such as dentures, and all jewelry before your appointment.
- Do not wear lipstick, heavy makeup, or nail polish on the day of surgery.
- Fill any prescription pain medications and antibiotics before the day of your surgery so they are ready when you return home.
- If you develop an illness such as a cold, sore throat, or stomach upset, please notify our office before your appointment.
Be sure to let your oral surgeon know if you currently take medications containing aspirin, Advil, Motrin, Aleve (naproxen), ibuprofen, or Tylenol (acetaminophen), or if you are on anticoagulants such as Coumadin, Plavix, Lovenox, or Heparin. For details on what to expect after your procedure, visit our post-surgical care page. If you have questions, reach us through our online contact form.
