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Pre-Surgery & Post-Surgery

What to know before your Surgery: It is important to stop taking aspirin 3-7 days prior to your surgery. 

If you are taking Coumadin or another blood thinner, remember to discontinue them as directed.  If you take antibiotic pre-med, take it as directed before your surgery. 

We keep the office cool, so dress warmly.

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In order to evaluate your progress and healing, we will see you in 2-3 weeks post-operative checks during the first 5 weeks.  In most cases, after surgery, we will also look forward to seeing you back for a periodontal maintenance cleaning and an examination of tissue maturation about 10-12 weeks following surgery.

Please alert our office to any allergies or sensitivities that you might have to antibiotics.  You will be prescribed an antibiotic if Dr. Amid determines it to be necessary. 

Take as directed until gone. 

For women taking birth control pills, be advised that antibiotics may interfere with their effectiveness.

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If you elect to use oral sedatives, you must have a ride to and from the office.  No food or drinks 2 hours prior appointment time.