Pre-Operative Instructions
For Long Appointments

Pre-Operative Instructions | White Fillings Composites | Caring for Your Temporary Crown or Filling |
Tooth Extraction | Porcelain Veneers (Laminates)

1. Have a good night's rest before appointment (eight hours).

2. Avoid alcohol the evening before appointment.

3. Take vitamin supplementation as suggested several weeks in advance, if possible.

4. Eat a large high-protein breakfast containing such foods as meat, eggs, cheese, milk, 7-grain cereal, hot oatmeal, potatoes, etc.

5. Wear loose, comfortable clothing with long sleeves.

6. Make no appointments for remainder of day to allow complete rest following treatment.

7. Anti-inflammatory medication- i.e. Advil, Motrin, Lodine, or Aleve as per our instructions - 30 minutes prior to appointment.

Pre-Operative Instructions
For Long Appointments Following

1. Go home and rest remainder of day if possible.

2. When instructed, rinse with warm salt water: (1 teaspoon per 8 oz. glass of warm water)
   1st day - - - hourly
   2nd day- - -every other hour
   3rd day- - -every three hours, etc

3. Keep area around temporary restorations as clean as possible with soft brush and floss, utilizing both gently. Refrain from using electric toothbrush for 48 hours.

4. Take Motrin, Advil, or Aleve as needed. If necessary, fill prescription for pain medication.

5. Expect some discomfort anywhere from two to five days after your appointment.

6. Continue to take vitamin supplementation as instructed.

7. Stay on a soft, nutritious diet, which might include eggs, cottage cheese, yogurt, high protein drinks, ground beef, etc. for the first 24-48 hours.

8. Should temporary restorations become loose, Telephone: our office and come in as soon as possible to have them re-cemented.

James H. Doundoulakis, D.M.D, M.S.
COSMETIC DENTAL REHABILITATION, PC
53 East 66th Street
New York, NY  10021
Telephone: (212) 517-3365