Can you wear deodorant before wisdom teeth removal

If you’re scheduled for oral surgery at our Virginia Beach, VA office in the near future, you probably have a lot of very important questions:

Will it help? Your oral and maxillofacial surgeon has the skill and experience to diagnose and treat conditions affecting the face, mouth, and jaw with a number of different surgical procedures. Oral surgeons are the experts in these surgical specialties, so you are in good hands!
Will it hurt? Your oral surgeon has been trained in all types of anesthesiology, so you can choose the sedation experience which will make you most comfortable.
What should I do after surgery? Don’t worry! Dr. Ford and Dr. Guter will give you clear instructions on caring for the surgical site, selecting soothing diet options, cleaning your mouth, and all of the other practices that will enable a speedy and smooth recovery.
What should I wear? Wait—fashion questions?

Yes! Part of being prepared for your surgery is being as comfortable as you can be during and after the procedure. Happily, there is no strict oral surgery dress code. It’s more a basic list of recommendations for what not to wear.

Don’t wear something you’re not comfortable in. Generally, loose fitting clothing is best.
Don’t wear clothing that might be difficult to clean. While you and your clothing will be well protected, blood, irrigation, and other staining hazards are all occasionally part of the surgical process.
Don’t wear something that will be difficult to remove after surgery. No one wants to struggle out of a tight turtleneck even at the best of times!
Don’t wear jewelry. And, by the way, this includes tongue and facial piercings.
Don’t be afraid to layer. While the office staff will try to make sure you are as warm or as cool as you would like to be, it’s a good idea to bring a jacket or sweater for extra warmth.
Don’t wear tight sleeves. Short sleeves or sleeves that can be rolled up easily allow access to your arm if you are having IV sedation or blood pressure monitoring.
Don’t wear contact lenses, especially if you are planning on IV sedation or a general anesthetic, because your eyes might be closed throughout the procedure.

If you have any questions in advance of your oral surgery, give our Virginia Beach, VA office a call. Planning ahead is always in fashion!

PREOPERATIVE INSTRUCTIONS

1. Patients who will be having either a general anesthetic or intravenous sedation must have NO FOOD OR DRINK, INCLUDING WATER gum mints or other beverages, FOR AT LEAST SIX HOURS PRIOR TO SURGERY. It is preferable to have a light meal the night before surgery.

2. Oral hygiene must be excellent prior to surgery. Therefore, during the 2 to 3 days prior to surgery, brush your teeth with toothpaste and use mouthwash several times a day. On the day of surgery, before reporting to the office, brush and rinse with mouthwash. Do not drink any water.

3. Please discontinue the use of tobacco for as long as possible prior to your appointment. Smoking may delay healing and create increased discomfort following surgery.

4. Please wear comfortable clothing to the office on the day of your surgery. SHORT SLEEVES and low heels are advised. Please feel free to bring in an Mp3 player with headphones if would like to listen to your own music.

5. If you wear hard contact lenses and are being sedated or having a general anesthetic, please bring your contact lens case with you or remove them at home. (Extended wear contacts are O.K.)

6. All patients having intravenous sedation or general anesthesia must be accompanied by a responsible adult at the time of surgery. The driver must remain in the office until the patient has been released, and can not leave the office at any time during the procedure.

7. All patients under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.

8. All patients having intravenous sedation or general anesthesia SHOULD NOT DRIVE AN AUTOMOBILE OR OPERATE MACHINERY FOR THE REMAINDER OF THE DAY.

Patients can download our office preoperative instructions form here.

The day of your wisdom tooth extraction or dental implants is coming up soon. Are you ready?

Schedule time off from work or school, to correspond with when you'll be recovering. Time varies from one patient to the next.
Prepare a comfortable area in your home to rest and enjoy a relaxing form of entertainment, such as watching TV. The effects of the anesthesia can take up to 24 hours to wear off completely.
Make sure you have some cold packs at home, and your supply of over the counter pain medication. Apply ice packs to your face for 15 minutes on and then 15 minutes off to reduce swelling.
Don’t eat or drink anything, including water, after midnight of the evening before your surgery.
Remember to dress comfortably. You’ll feel better overall and will be ready to rest after your surgery.
Arrive 20 minutes early to give yourself time to complete any last-minute paperwork, and to relax for a few moments prior to the surgery.
A person 18 years or older must accompany you on the day of the surgery. The accompanying person must be PRESENT in the waiting area during the surgery they may not leave the facility. Transportation must be available and onsite during your procedure.
Stick to a liquid and/or soft foods for the first day or two. Examples include soups, yogurts, fruit milkshakes, smoothies and mashed potatoes.

You may not have anything to eat or drink (including water) for six (6) hours prior to the appointment.
No smoking at least 12 hours before surgery. Ideally, cut down or stop smoking as soon as possible prior to the day of surgery.
A responsible adult must accompany the patient to the office, remain in the office during the procedure and drive the patient home.
The patient should not drive a vehicle or operate any machinery for 24 hours following the anesthesia experience.
Please wear loose-fitting clothing with sleeves that can be rolled up past the elbow. Please do not wear high-heels or flip-flops.
Contact lenses, jewelry and dentures must be removed at the time of surgery.
Do not wear lipstick, excessive makeup or nail polish on the day of surgery.
If you have an illness such as a cold, sore throat, stomach or bowel upset, please notify the office.
Please take all routine medications per your normal routine, unless otherwise directed by the surgeon.

If you have questions, PLEASE contact the office.