Instructions

To ensure optimal results and complete patient satisfaction, Union Square Oral Surgery & Dental Implant Center provides a variety of instructions for pre-operative and post-operative care. Typically, every patient will receive pre-operative instructions with general guidelines to follow before undergoing any oral surgery procedure and anesthesia; additionally, patients will receive post-operative instructions, which will vary based on their particular procedure.

Our team would like to stress the importance of strictly adhering to these guidelines for optimal surgical outcomes and quick, easy recoveries. Thoroughly reading these instructions ensures you completely understand the steps needed to care for yourself or a loved one following surgery. If there are parts of the instructions that are unclear or that you do not understand, please contact our office immediately so we can address any concerns and move towards a positive outcome.


Pre-Operative Instructions: Local AnesthesiaPre-Operative Instructions for surgery with Local Anesthesia at Union Square Oral Surgery & Dental Implant Center

You may eat before your surgery. Please brush your teeth before you arrive for your surgery. Take all your regular medications unless otherwise instructed by Dr. Rayher. Please advise Dr. Rayher if you take any blood thinners or medications for diabetes. If you have diabetes, you must have your normal diet before surgery. Also, please schedule your surgery early in…


Pre-Operative Instructions: Nitrous Oxide with Local Anesthesia Pre-Operative Instructions for surgery with Nitrous Oxide with Local Anesthesia at Union Square Oral Surgery & Dental Implant Center

You may eat a light meal before your surgery. Please brush your teeth before you arrive for your surgery. Take all your regular medications unless otherwise instructed by Dr. Rayher. Please advise Dr. Rayher if you take any blood thinners or medications for diabetes. If you have diabetes, you must have your normal diet before surgery. Also, please schedule your…


Pre-Operative Instructions: Intravenous (IV) SedationPre-Operative Instructions for surgery with Intravenous (IV) Sedation at Union Square Oral Surgery & Dental Implant Center

DO NOT EAT or DRINK ANYTHING (not even water or coffee) for a minimum of 6 HOURS before your appointment. If you forget, please inform us. It is not safe and potentially life-threatening to proceed. Take all your regular medications unless otherwise instructed by Dr. Rayher. Please advise Dr. Rayher if you take any blood thinners or medications for diabetes.…


General Post-Operative InstructionsGeneral Post-Operative Instructions at Union Square Oral Surgery & Dental Implant Center

PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY. Sometimes the after-effects of oral surgery are quite minimal, so all these instructions may not apply. Common sense will often dictate what you should do. However, when in doubt, follow these guidelines or call our office anytime for clarification. BLEEDING CONTROL If given a gauze pack, keep in place for approximately 2 hours with constant,…


Post-Operative Instructions: Wisdom Teeth ExtractionPost-Operative Instructions for Wisdom Teeth Extraction at Union Square Oral Surgery & Dental Implant Center

PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY Sometimes the after-effects of oral surgery are quite minimal, so all these instructions may not apply. Common sense will often dictate what you should do. However, when in doubt, please follow these guidelines or call the office for clarification. We can be reached at (415) 397-1400. AFTER-HOURS CONTACT If you are having a problem after…


Post-Operative Instructions: Sinus Care After Tooth ExtractionPost-Operative Instructions for Sinus Care After Tooth Extraction at Union Square Oral Surgery & Dental Implant Center

You are being given these instructions to protect your sinuses and to help prevent complications. There is a close relationship of the teeth to the sinus and sometimes, when a tooth is removed, it will leave a communication between the mouth and the sinus. Because your sinus is unusually large, your roots long, or a combination of both, your sinus…


Post-Operative Instructions: Jaw and Sinus Grafting from Lower LegPost-Operative Instructions for care after Jaw and Sinus Grafting from Lower Leg at Union Square Oral Surgery & Dental Implant Center

PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY Not everyone has the same response to surgery. Not all of these instructions may apply to you. In addition to good common sense, please follow these guidelines. Please call the office if you have questions or need clarification. We can be reached at (415) 397-1400. AFTER HOURS CONTACT If you are having a problem after…


Medication InstructionsMedication Instructions

PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY Please have all of your prescriptions filled in advance and bring them to your surgical appointment. We will review them with you. Take your medication as directed. Please inform Dr. Rayher of all prescription and non-prescription medications that you take. Do not take any other prescribed or non-prescribed medications without discussing with Dr. Rayher. If…