• Patient Medical History Form

Please print and fill out the Patient Medical History Form before your appointment. This will help speed up the patient registration process. Fill out online

• Surgical Instructions

Preoperative Instructions

1. Nothing to eat or drink for 6 hours before surgery.

2. Take your medications with a small sip of water.

3. Bring a list of medications you are taking.

4. Bring someone to stay with you and drive you home.

5. Bring X-rays to the office.

6. Patients under 18 years of age must have a parent, guardian, or spouse accompany them.

7. Please notify the office as soon as possible if you are unable to keep your appointment.

8. Certain health conditions: open heart surgery, diabetes, blood thinners, history of rheumatic fever, etc., may require special preparation prior to surgery.

9. We look forward to having you as a patient and hope your experience at our office is a pleasant one.

Postoperative Instructions

1. Keep gauze packs in place for 30-45 minutes with moderate pressure. Change gauze every 30 minutes until it is light pink in color. You will be biting on the gauze for approximately 2 to 4 hours.

2. Avoid forcefully spitting, rinsing, or sucking through a straw for 24 hours. If you use tobacco products it is recommended that you discontinue use for at least five days after surgery.

3. Approximately 24 hours after surgery start rinsing your mouth with warm water or warm salt water 4 to 5 times a day and gently brush over and around the extraction site. It is very important that you keep your mouth as clean as possible to help aid in the healing process.

4. To minimize swelling it is recommended that you apply an icepack extra orally to the area 30 minutes on and 30 minutes off for the first 36 hours after surgery. After this time you may apply a heating pad or hot towel 3-4 times a day for 10 minutes at a time if you so desire.

5. It is important that you maintain a balanced diet during the first 24 hours. Liquids, soups, and soft foods are recommended. Gradually progress to a regular diet. You should drink plenty of fluids (6-8 glasses per day).

6. Rest as much as possible on the day of surgery. Keep lips moist with an ointment or cream to prevent drying or cracking.

7. Take prescribed medications only as directed by your doctor.

8. If your surgery included general anesthesia we DO NOT recommend that you drive or operate heavy machinery for at least 24 hours or as long as you are taking narcotic medication.

9. If unusual complications occur call the doctor at (270) 554-2026 or go to an emergency room.

10. Please see that sutures are removed in one week if used.