Patient Information & Surgical Instructions

Before Your Appointment

• Follow all instructions provided by your oral surgeon.
• Continue taking prescribed medications unless otherwise directed.
• Inform our office of any changes in your medical condition, medications.
• Avoid smoking for at least 24 hours before your dental implant procedure.
• Stay well hydrated the day before surgery.
• Wear comfortable, loose-fitting clothing.

Eating & Drinking

Transportation

• Patients receiving IV sedation must arrange for a responsible adult to drive them to and from the appointment.
• Do not plan to drive, operate machinery, or return to work immediately after sedation.

Day of Surgery

• Arrive 15 minutes early for your appointment.
• Bring identification and insurance information.
• Remove contact lenses, jewelry, and facial piercings.
• Wear short-sleeved clothing if possible.

Before Your Appointment

• Review your treatment plan and ask any questions before the day of surgery.
• Continue taking prescribed medications unless instructed otherwise.
• Inform our office of any changes to your health, medications, or allergies.
• Avoid smoking and tobacco products for at least 24 hours before surgery.
• Avoid alcohol consumption the day before your procedure.
• Stay well hydrated and get a full night's rest before surgery.
• Wear comfortable, loose-fitting clothing.

Eating & Drinking

Transportation

• Arrange for a responsible adult to drive you to and from your appointment.
• Your escort should remain available throughout the procedure and recovery period.
• Do not drive, operate machinery, or make important decisions for 24 hours after sedation.
• Plan to rest for the remainder of the day following surgery.

Day of Surgery

• Arrive at least 15 minutes before your scheduled appointment.
• Bring identification, insurance information, and any required paperwork.
• Remove contact lenses, jewelry, dentures, and facial piercings if instructed.
• Wear short-sleeved clothing to allow access for monitoring equipment and IV placement.
• Avoid makeup, lipstick, nail polish, and strong fragrances.

Before Your Appointment

• Review all instructions provided by your oral surgeon.
• Inform our office of any recent illnesses, infections, or changes in your medical history.
• Continue taking medications unless otherwise instructed.
• Avoid smoking and tobacco products for at least 24 hours before surgery.
• Get a full night's rest before your procedure.
• Wear comfortable, loose-fitting clothing.

Eating & Drinking

Transportation

• A responsible adult must accompany you to and from your appointment.
• Your escort should remain available during the procedure and recovery period.
• Do not drive or operate machinery after sedation.
• Arrange to rest at home following your procedure.

Day of Surgery

• Arrive at least 15 minutes before your appointment.
• Bring a valid photo ID and insurance information.
• Remove contact lenses, jewelry, and facial piercings.
• Wear short sleeves if sedation is planned.
• Avoid makeup, lipstick, and nail polish.

Before Your Appointment

• Follow all instructions provided by your oral surgeon.
• Continue taking prescribed medications unless directed otherwise.
• Inform our office of any changes in your medical history, medications, or allergies.
• Notify our team if you are taking blood thinners or have a heart condition that may require special precautions.
• Avoid smoking and tobacco products for at least 24 hours before your procedure.
• Get a full night's rest and stay well hydrated before surgery.
• Wear comfortable, loose-fitting clothing on the day of your appointment.

Eating & Drinking

Transportation

• If sedation is planned, arrange for a responsible adult to drive you to and from your appointment.
• Your escort should remain available during the procedure and recovery period.
• Do not drive, operate machinery, or return to work immediately after sedation.
• Plan to rest for the remainder of the day following your extraction.

Day of Surgery

• Arrive at least 15 minutes before your scheduled appointment.
• Bring a valid photo ID, insurance information, and any referral paperwork.
• Brush and floss your teeth before arriving unless otherwise instructed.
• Remove contact lenses, jewelry, and facial piercings.
• Wear short-sleeved clothing if IV sedation will be used.
• Avoid wearing heavy makeup, lipstick, or nail polish.

Before Your Appointment

• Follow all instructions provided by your oral surgeon.
• Continue taking prescribed medications unless directed otherwise.
• Inform our office of any changes in your medical condition, medications, or allergies.
• Notify our team if you are taking blood thinners, osteoporosis medications, or other medications that may affect bone healing.
• Avoid smoking and tobacco products for at least 24 hours before surgery, as they can interfere with healing.
• Stay well hydrated and get a full night's rest before your procedure.
• Wear comfortable, loose-fitting clothing on the day of surgery.

Eating & Drinking

Transportation

• If IV sedation or general anesthesia is planned, arrange for a responsible adult to drive you to and from your appointment.
• Your escort should remain available during the procedure and recovery period.
• Do not drive, operate machinery, or return to work immediately after sedation.
• Plan to rest and limit physical activity for the remainder of the day.

Day of Surgery

• Arrive at least 15 minutes before your scheduled appointment.
• Bring a valid photo ID, insurance information, and any required paperwork.
• Brush and floss your teeth before arriving unless instructed otherwise.
• Remove contact lenses, jewelry, and facial piercings before surgery.
• Wear short-sleeved clothing if sedation is planned.
• Avoid wearing makeup, lipstick, or nail polish.

Before Your Appointment

• Review all instructions provided by your oral surgeon and anesthesia team.
• Inform our office of any changes in your medical condition, medications, or allergies.
• Notify our team if you develop a cold, fever, cough, sore throat, or other illness before your procedure.
• Continue taking medications only as directed by your surgeon.
• Avoid alcohol, recreational drugs, and tobacco products for at least 24 hours before surgery.
• Get a full night's sleep before your appointment.
• Wear comfortable, loose-fitting clothing with short sleeves.

Eating & Drinking

Transportation

• A responsible adult must accompany you to your appointment.
• Your escort must remain available throughout the procedure and recovery period.
• You will not be permitted to drive yourself home after IV sedation or general anesthesia.
• Arrange for someone to stay with you for several hours after returning home.
• Do not use public transportation or rideshare services without a responsible accompanying adult unless approved by your surgeon.

Day of Surgery

• Arrive at least 15 minutes before your scheduled appointment.
• Bring a valid photo ID, insurance information, and any required paperwork.
• Wear short-sleeved, loose-fitting clothing to allow access for monitoring equipment and IV placement.
• Remove contact lenses, jewelry, facial piercings, and removable dental appliances.
• Avoid makeup, lipstick, nail polish, perfume, cologne, or scented products.
• Bring inhalers or emergency medications if instructed by your surgeon.

Immediate Care

• Bite gently on the gauze placed by your surgeon for the recommended amount of time.
• Some minor bleeding or oozing is normal during the first 24 hours.
• Take prescribed medications exactly as directed.
• Rest quietly for the remainder of the day following surgery.

Bleeding

• Light bleeding or blood-tinged saliva is common during the first day.
• If bleeding continues, place fresh gauze over the surgical site and apply gentle pressure.
• Avoid excessive rinsing, spitting, or using straws during the first 24 hours.
• Contact our office if heavy bleeding persists.

Swelling & Discomfort

• Apply an ice pack to the outside of the face for 20 minutes on and 20 minutes off during the first 24 hours.
• Swelling typically peaks within 48 to 72 hours after surgery.
• Take prescribed or recommended pain medications as directed.
• Keep your head elevated while resting.

Eating & Drinking

• Drink plenty of fluids and stay hydrated.
• Choose soft foods such as yogurt, smoothies, applesauce, mashed potatoes, and soup.
• Avoid chewing directly on the implant site.
• Avoid hard, crunchy, spicy, or sticky foods until cleared by your surgeon.

Oral Hygiene

• Do not brush directly over the surgical site on the first day.
• Resume gentle brushing the following day while avoiding the implant area.
• Use any prescribed mouth rinse as directed.
• Maintain good oral hygiene to support healing.

Activity Restrictions

• Avoid strenuous exercise and heavy lifting for several days.
• Do not smoke or use tobacco products during the healing period.
• Limit physical activity until swelling and discomfort improve.
• Follow all follow-up appointment recommendations.

Immediate Care

• Bite gently on the gauze provided by your surgeon to help control bleeding.
• Some minor bleeding or blood-tinged saliva is normal during the first 24 hours.
• Take all prescribed medications exactly as directed.
• Rest for the remainder of the day following your procedure.
• Keep your head elevated while resting or sleeping.

Bleeding

• Light bleeding and oozing are common during the first day after surgery.
• If bleeding continues, place fresh gauze over the surgical area and apply gentle pressure.
• Avoid spitting, rinsing forcefully, or drinking through a straw for the first 24 hours.
• Contact our office if heavy bleeding persists or worsens.

Swelling & Discomfort

• Apply ice packs to the outside of your face for 20 minutes on and 20 minutes off during the first 24 hours.
• Swelling typically reaches its peak within 48 to 72 hours after surgery.
• Take prescribed pain medications as directed by your surgeon.
• Mild bruising around the cheeks and jaw is normal and should gradually improve.

Eating & Drinking

• Drink plenty of fluids and stay hydrated.
• Follow the soft-food diet recommended by your surgeon.
• Choose foods such as yogurt, smoothies, mashed potatoes, soup, scrambled eggs, and applesauce.
• Avoid hard, crunchy, sticky, spicy, or chewy foods.
• Do not chew directly on the surgical sites.
• Follow all dietary restrictions provided for your temporary prosthesis.

Oral Hygiene

• Maintain good oral hygiene to promote healing and reduce the risk of infection.
• Use any prescribed mouth rinse as directed.
• Brush carefully around the surgical areas while avoiding excessive pressure.
• Do not disturb the implant sites with your tongue or fingers.
• Follow all cleaning instructions for your temporary restoration.

Activity Restrictions

• Avoid strenuous exercise, heavy lifting, and vigorous activity for several days after surgery.
• Do not smoke or use tobacco products during the healing period.
• Avoid alcohol consumption while taking prescription medications.
• Attend all scheduled follow-up appointments to monitor healing and implant integration.

Immediate Care

• Bite firmly but gently on the gauze placed over the surgical sites for the recommended amount of time.
• Rest for the remainder of the day following your procedure.
• Take prescribed medications as directed by your oral surgeon.
• Keep your head elevated while resting or sleeping.
• Avoid touching the extraction sites with your tongue or fingers.

Bleeding

• Minor bleeding and blood-tinged saliva are normal during the first 24 hours.
• If bleeding continues, place fresh gauze over the extraction sites and apply gentle pressure.
• Avoid excessive spitting, vigorous rinsing, and drinking through a straw.
• Keep physical activity to a minimum to help control bleeding.
• Contact our office if heavy bleeding persists despite following instructions.

Swelling & Discomfort

• Apply ice packs to the outside of your face for 20 minutes on and 20 minutes off during the first 24 hours.
• Swelling usually peaks within 48 to 72 hours after surgery.
• Take pain medication as prescribed or recommended.
• Mild bruising, jaw stiffness, and soreness are common and should gradually improve.
• Use warm compresses after the first 48 hours if recommended by your surgeon.

Eating & Drinking

• Stay hydrated by drinking plenty of fluids.
• Begin with soft foods such as yogurt, pudding, applesauce, mashed potatoes, smoothies, and soup.
• Avoid hot foods and beverages during the first day.
• Do not use straws, as suction may dislodge the blood clot and delay healing.
• Avoid crunchy, spicy, hard, or chewy foods until healing progresses.

Oral Hygiene

• Do not rinse your mouth during the first 24 hours after surgery unless instructed otherwise.
• After 24 hours, gently rinse with warm salt water several times daily, especially after meals.
• Brush your teeth carefully while avoiding the extraction sites.
• Maintain good oral hygiene to support healing and prevent infection.
• Do not disturb the surgical areas during cleaning.

Activity Restrictions

• Avoid strenuous exercise, heavy lifting, and vigorous activity for several days after surgery.
• Do not smoke or use tobacco products during the healing period.
• Avoid alcohol consumption while taking prescription medications.
• Allow your body adequate time to rest and recover.
• Attend all scheduled follow-up appointments as recommended.

Immediate Care

• Bite gently but firmly on the gauze pad placed over the extraction site for the recommended amount of time.
• Rest quietly for the remainder of the day following your procedure.
• Take prescribed medications as directed by your oral surgeon.
• Keep your head elevated while resting to help minimize bleeding and swelling.
• Avoid disturbing the extraction site with your tongue or fingers.

Bleeding

• Minor bleeding or blood-tinged saliva is normal during the first 24 hours.
• If bleeding continues, place fresh gauze over the extraction site and apply gentle pressure for 30 to 45 minutes.
• Avoid excessive spitting, vigorous rinsing, or drinking through a straw.
• Keep physical activity to a minimum during the first day.
• Contact our office if heavy bleeding persists or worsens.

Swelling & Discomfort

• Apply an ice pack to the outside of your face for 20 minutes on and 20 minutes off during the first 24 hours.
• Swelling is typically greatest within 48 to 72 hours after surgery.
• Take prescribed or recommended pain medications as directed.
• Mild bruising and jaw soreness are common and should gradually improve.
• Use warm compresses after the first 48 hours if recommended by your surgeon.

Eating & Drinking

• Drink plenty of fluids to stay hydrated.
• Choose soft foods such as yogurt, pudding, applesauce, soup, scrambled eggs, and mashed potatoes.
• Avoid hot foods and beverages during the first day.
• Do not use straws, as suction can disrupt the healing process.
• Avoid crunchy, hard, spicy, or sticky foods until the extraction site has healed.

Oral Hygiene

• Do not rinse your mouth during the first 24 hours unless instructed otherwise.
• After 24 hours, gently rinse with warm salt water several times daily, especially after meals.
• Continue brushing and flossing your teeth while avoiding the extraction site.
• Maintain good oral hygiene to support healing and reduce the risk of infection.
• Do not disturb the blood clot that forms in the extraction socket.

Activity Restrictions

• Avoid strenuous exercise, heavy lifting, and vigorous activity for several days after surgery.
• Do not smoke or use tobacco products during the healing period.
• Avoid alcohol consumption while taking pain medications or antibiotics.
• Allow your body adequate time to rest and recover.
• Attend all scheduled follow-up appointments if recommended by your surgeon.

Immediate Care

• Bite gently on the gauze placed over the surgical site for the recommended amount of time.
• Rest for the remainder of the day following your procedure.
• Take all prescribed medications exactly as directed.
• Keep your head elevated while resting or sleeping.
• Avoid touching or disturbing the surgical area with your tongue or fingers.

Bleeding

• Minor bleeding or blood-tinged saliva is normal during the first 24 hours.
• Apply gentle pressure with fresh gauze if bleeding continues.
• Avoid vigorous rinsing, spitting, or drinking through a straw.
• Small graft particles may occasionally appear in your mouth and are not always a cause for concern.
• Contact our office if you experience excessive or persistent bleeding.

Swelling & Discomfort

• Apply ice packs to the outside of the face for 20 minutes on and 20 minutes off during the first 24 hours.
• Swelling commonly peaks between 48 and 72 hours after surgery.
• Take prescribed pain medications as directed.
• Mild bruising and tenderness around the surgical area are normal.
• Use warm compresses after the first 48 hours if recommended by your surgeon.

Eating & Drinking

• Stay hydrated by drinking plenty of fluids.
• Eat soft foods such as yogurt, mashed potatoes, smoothies, soup, scrambled eggs, and applesauce.
• Avoid chewing directly on the grafted area.
• Avoid hard, crunchy, spicy, or sticky foods during the healing period.
• Do not use straws during the first several days after surgery.

Oral Hygiene

• Do not rinse your mouth vigorously during the first 24 hours.
• Use prescribed mouth rinses exactly as directed.
• After 24 hours, gently rinse with warm salt water several times daily if instructed.
• Brush and floss normally while avoiding direct contact with the grafted area.
• Maintaining good oral hygiene is important for successful healing.

Activity Restrictions

• Avoid strenuous exercise, heavy lifting, and vigorous physical activity for several days.
• Do not smoke, vape, or use tobacco products during the healing period.
• Avoid alcohol consumption while taking prescription medications.
• Follow all post-operative instructions regarding activity limitations.
• Attend all scheduled follow-up appointments to monitor healing progress.

Immediate Recovery

• Plan to rest quietly for the remainder of the day following your procedure.
• You may feel sleepy, dizzy, or have limited coordination for several hours.
• A responsible adult should remain with you until the effects of sedation have significantly worn off.
• Take all prescribed medications exactly as directed.
• Move slowly when standing up to avoid dizziness or falls.

Transportation & Supervision

• You must not drive a vehicle for at least 24 hours following IV sedation or general anesthesia.
• Do not operate machinery, power tools, or equipment that requires concentration.
• A responsible adult should drive you home after your procedure.
• Whenever possible, have someone stay with you during the first several hours of recovery.
• Avoid traveling alone until you are fully alert and stable.

Eating & Drinking

• Begin with clear liquids and gradually return to your normal diet as tolerated.
• Drink plenty of fluids to stay hydrated.
• Choose soft foods if your oral surgery procedure limits chewing.
• Avoid alcohol for at least 24 hours after sedation.
• Follow any additional dietary instructions related to your specific procedure.

Medications

• Take all prescribed pain medications, antibiotics, or other medications as directed.
• Do not take additional medications unless approved by your surgeon or physician.
• Avoid alcohol while taking prescription pain medication.
• Contact our office if you experience a reaction to any medication.
• Follow all medication schedules carefully to support recovery.

Activity Restrictions

• Avoid strenuous exercise, heavy lifting, and physically demanding activities for at least 24 hours.
• Do not sign legal documents or make important financial decisions while recovering from anesthesia.
• Avoid returning to work, school, or other responsibilities until you feel fully alert.
• Get plenty of rest and allow your body time to recover.
• Follow any additional activity restrictions provided by your surgeon.

When to Call Our Office

• Persistent nausea or vomiting.
• Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath.
• Severe dizziness that does not improve.
• Signs of an allergic reaction to medication.
• Any unexpected symptoms or concerns during recovery.