General Pre-Operative Instructions

Items to Have on Hand

Please have the following items ready at home before your procedure:

• Gauze pads
• Black tea bags
• Ibuprofen (Advil/Motrin)
• Tylenol (acetaminophen)
• Gel or ice packs

Dietary Suggestions

• Plan to follow a soft-food diet for the first week after surgery.
• Stock up on: yogurt, avocado, cottage cheese, fish, soups, eggs, and protein shakes.
• Avoid straws, sodas, and acidic beverages during recovery.

Prescribed Medications

• Take all prescribed medications as directed.
• Continue taking your regular medications unless told otherwise by your periodontist.
• Important: Please inform our office if you are taking blood thinners.

Activity & Work

• No physical activity on the day of surgery.
• Light activity only for the first week.
• Plan to take at minimum the day of surgery off from work.

What to Wear

• Wear loose, comfortable clothing.
• Wear short sleeves if you are being sedated.

If Being Sedated

• Please review the IV Sedation Checklist or Oral Sedation Checklist for specific sedation instructions.

Additional Information

• Detailed post-surgical instructions will be provided to you after your procedure. You can also review our Post-Operative Instructions ahead of time.