Patient Roadmap

• YOUR SURGICAL REFERRAL SLIP AND ANY X-RAYS AVAILABLE.
• A LIST OF MEDICATIONS YOU ARE PRESENTLY TAKING.
• IF YOU HAVE MEDICAL OR DENTAL INSURANCE, BRING THE NECESSARY COMPLETED FORMS. THIS WILL SAVE TIME AND ALLOW US TO HELP YOU PROCESS ANY CLAIMS.

If you have pain or an emergency situation, every attempt will be made to see you that day.
Dr. Humble and Dr. Russell provide many types of dental services, and various circumstances may lengthen the time allocated for a procedure. Emergency cases can also arise and cause delays. We try our best to minimize your waiting and we appreciate your understanding and patience. 

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WHAT TO KNOW BEFORE YOUR ORAL SURGERY

If you are going to have a general anesthetic or intravenous sedation, please follow these instructions.

1. Do not eat or drink anything for six (6) hours prior to your appointment. Your surgery may be delayed if you have ingested any food or water 6 hours prior to your appointment.
2. A responsible adult must accompany you to the surgical appointment and remain in the office until you are discharged from care. It will be that person’s responsibility to return you home safely and remain with you for 4 hours.
3. Minors must have a parent or guardian present.
4. Take any prescription medication (except insulin) as you routinely would, use only a small sip of water if necessary.
5. Activities requiring exertion, alertness, or coordination (driving) are not permitted following the anesthetic. The patient should plan to relax the day of surgery.
6. A short-sleeve shirt and comfortable, loose fitting clothing is suggested.
7. No alcoholic beverages 24 hours before or after your surgery. Eat a light, easily digestible meal the night before surgery.
8. Parents or friends are not allowed in the surgical room during surgery.

TWO DAYS BEFORE YOUR SURGERY
Peridex: Begin to rinse twice a day with 1⁄2 ounce of this antibiotic mouth rinse. Do this in the morning after you eat breakfast and brush your teeth. Repeat at night before you go to bed. Antibiotic mouth rinse will help decrease the incidence of dry socket and infection.

THE MORNING OF YOUR SURGERY
Peridex: Rinse with 1⁄2 ounce for 30 seconds.
Clindamycin: This is an antibiotic. Take 2 capsules with a small sip of water one hour before your surgery.
Zofran: This helps prevent nausea. Take 1 tablet 1 hour before surgery.
Ibuprofen – To help reduce pain and swelling, 800mg of ibuprofen can be taken every 8 hours, both before and after the procedure. Remember to take medications you normally take (except insulin) with a small sip of water.

AFTER YOUR SURGERY
Clindamycin – Take the remaining capsule 6 hours after you took the first two capsules.
Zofran – This helps prevent nausea. Take every 8 hours as needed.
Norco – This is a narcotic pain medication. Take 1 tablet every 4 to 6 hours for pain. Pain medications can make you dizzy or drowsy.
DO NOT DRIVE OR OPERATE MACHINERY WHEN TAKING THESE MEDICATIONS.
THE MORNING AFTER YOUR SURGERY
Peridex – Start rinsing again twice daily for 30 seconds. Brush your teeth and keep your mouth clean.