How to Prepare for Oral Surgery?

Answer 1

In an emergency, such as a car accident, you will not have time to prepare for oral surgery. In that situation, you should be pumped up with so many painkillers that you won’t care. But many more people have time to prepare for their oral surgeries. These procedures include removal of wisdom teeth, adding dental implants, correcting birth defects of the jaw or treatment of temporomandibular joint (TMJ) problems. Although these are routine surgeries that rarely have complications, you still need to prepare.

Transportation

You will have to undergo anaesthesia before surgery. Many people underestimate just how hard anaesthesia can affect a body. You will not be able to drive yourself home after the oral surgery. You will probably not be able to stand upright after your surgery. You will be lucky to remember your own name after oral surgery. Make sure you have someone drive you home, even if you have to get a taxi.

Soft Food

Stock up on soft foods before the date of your oral surgery. Although everyone has different pain thresholds, many people report that eating is excruciating up to two weeks after surgery. Your mouth may need to be stitched partially shut in order to heal. This can happen to people who need all four of their wisdom teeth removed simultaneously. It’s more important to drink clear, hydrating fluids like water, herbal tea or fruit juice if you can’t eat.

Vomiting

You probability won’t want to eat for days after your oral surgery. Because the surgical area is the mouth, it is inevitable that you will swallow a lot of blood during the surgery, even if you are completely unconscious. The human stomach was not designed to easily digest a large quantity of human blood. Therefore, you may do a lot of vomiting for up to 48 hours after surgery. Be sure to ask your oral surgeon what normal bloody vomit looks like so you and any caretaker will know if they have to call an ambulance.

Empty Stomach

You should stop eating the night before surgery. However, each surgery is different, so you need to check with your surgeon about what time you need to stop eating. This prevents you from vomiting during surgery, which could potentially choke you to death.

Answer 2

If you require oral surgery, it is likely that the day will already be a stressful. To minimize that as much as possible, you should plan and prepare ahead of time.

First, you should consult with your dentist or surgeon and his or her office. They will have a list of instructions to prepare you for surgery, including instructions about what to eat, how early to arrive for the procedure, and what to expect on that day. They can also give you guidance about the recovery process, including when you can eat and how long it will take to get back to your normal routine. If you have any questions about the procedure, you should discuss them ahead of time.

If your dentist will give you post-operative prescriptions, like pain killers or antibiotics, you can also obtain those prescriptions ahead of time and have them filled so you will not have to worry about dealing with them on the day of the procedure.

The next step is to arrange a ride home from the procedure. If any anesthetic or sedatives are used, you will not be allowed to drive yourself home nor take a cab or public transportation. A responsible adult will be required to drive you. It is ideal if this person can bring you to the office and be there during the procedure, but they will at least need to be present to drive you home.

Dressing for surgery is also important. You should wear comfortable, loose-fitting clothing so you are comfortable during the procedure. You should also wear something that is washable or unimportant. While the surgeon and staff will try to protect you and your clothing, it is possible that your clothes may be stained in the process so do not wear something that could get ruined.

Finally, prepare at home. You should have a comfortable place to rest in a reclining position. Sleeping while laying flat may be uncomfortable, so have lots of pillows or some other setup ready to allow you to rest. You will also not be able to eat regular foods for a while, so make a trip to the grocery store to stock up on soft foods. Supplemental drinks, like Ensure, can be used if you do not want to prepare soft meals for yourself. Also avoid spicy or very acidic foods that may be irritating to your mouth.

Answer 3

If you require oral surgery, it is likely that the day will already be a stressful. To minimize that as much as possible, you should plan and prepare ahead of time.

First, you should consult with your dentist or surgeon and his or her office. They will have a list of instructions to prepare you for surgery, including instructions about what to eat, how early to arrive for the procedure, and what to expect on that day. They can also give you guidance about the recovery process, including when you can eat and how long it will take to get back to your normal routine. If you have any questions about the procedure, you should discuss them ahead of time.

If your dentist will give you post-operative prescriptions, like pain killers or antibiotics, you can also obtain those prescriptions ahead of time and have them filled so you will not have to worry about dealing with them on the day of the procedure.

The next step is to arrange a ride home from the procedure. If any anesthetic or sedatives are used, you will not be allowed to drive yourself home nor take a cab or public transportation. A responsible adult will be required to drive you. It is ideal if this person can bring you to the office and be there during the procedure, but they will at least need to be present to drive you home.

Dressing for surgery is also important. You should wear comfortable, loose-fitting clothing so you are comfortable during the procedure. You should also wear something that is washable or unimportant. While the surgeon and staff will try to protect you and your clothing, it is possible that your clothes may be stained in the process so do not wear something that could get ruined.

Finally, prepare at home. You should have a comfortable place to rest in a reclining position. Sleeping while laying flat may be uncomfortable, so have lots of pillows or some other setup ready to allow you to rest. You will also not be able to eat regular foods for a while, so make a trip to the grocery store to stock up on soft foods. Supplemental drinks, like Ensure, can be used if you do not want to prepare soft meals for yourself. Also avoid spicy or very acidic foods that may be irritating to your mouth.