To help you prepare for your upcoming surgery, please review the following guidelines. If you have any additional questions, feel free to contact us at (734) 542-9904 during regular business hours.

You should receive your pre- and post-operative prescriptions along with these instructions. To ensure everything is ready for your procedure, please have your prescriptions filled before your surgery unless they’ve already been sent to your preferred pharmacy. Remember to bring the filled medications with you to your appointment.

Medications to Avoid

It’s often necessary to stop taking Aspirin and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) like Motrin or Advil about 7–10 days before surgery. If you are on a blood thinner such as Coumadin, follow your doctor’s instructions for discontinuation. If you require antibiotic premedication, take it as directed prior to your procedure.

Day of Surgery

  • Eat a light meal before your appointment, as this can help you feel more comfortable during and after the procedure.
  • Our office tends to be cool, so dress warmly.
  • If you’d like, you may bring a music player or headphones for your comfort during the procedure.

Follow-Up Care

To monitor your recovery, we will schedule weekly post-operative check-ups for the first 1–5 weeks after your procedure. Additionally, you’ll likely return in about 10–12 weeks for a periodontal maintenance cleaning and to assess tissue healing and maturation.

Antibiotics

If you have any known allergies or sensitivities to antibiotics, please inform our office. Antibiotics will only be prescribed if necessary, and you should take them as directed until the course is finished. To avoid nausea, it’s best to take antibiotics with food. Women using oral contraceptives should be aware that antibiotics may reduce their effectiveness.

Sedatives

If you choose to use oral sedatives, you must arrange for transportation to and from the office. Please bring any remaining tablets with you on the day of your procedure. Remember to eat beforehand, as this will help minimize discomfort.

Commonly used sedatives include:

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