How to Prepare for Your Oral Surgery

Whether you need wisdom teeth removal or need an implant, you will need the services of a Houston or Katy oral surgeon. Once you have found the right provider, you need to prepare yourself mentally and physically for your procedure. Here are some tips from the team at Chloe Dental.

Learn Your Needs

Talk to your oral surgeon well before your surgery to know what you need to do to prepare. Then, follow all instructions. This is the best thing you can do to prepare for your surgery.

Get a Ride

Many types of oral surgery require general anesthesia. If yours does, you will need someone to drive you home after the procedure. Even for procedures done under local anesthesia, you may want to have a ride in case you have pain or complications.

Dress the Part

Wear comfortable, loose-fitting clothes and something that makes it easy to access your arms for your IV. Even if you aren’t going under, your nurse may take vitals, and a short-sleeved shirt makes that easier and more accurate.

Be on Time

Try to arrive at the surgery center 20 minutes before your procedure. There is often last-minute paperwork to fill out, and that will help you settle in and get started on time. Running late will add to your stress and make the entire day less productive. Getting there early also allows you to ask any lingering questions about your procedure.

At Chloe Dental, our team is here to make your oral surgery as comfortable and convenient as possible. If you have any questions or need to schedule a procedure, reach out to our dentists in Katy and Houston today for help. You can also conveniently schedule your appointment online.