Countdown to Surgery

6 WEEKS

• Call your Orthodontist and let his office know of the date of surgery and to check the braces and placement of surgical wires and hooks 

• Agressive Oral Care:  Brushing, Flossing, Antigingivitis Mouth Rinse  3x/day

• Start nasal salt water rinse 2x/day

• Purchase Items needed before and after surgery

4 WEEKS

1. Appointment with Dr. Patel / Surgeon: ​

• For Males, No facial hair at this appointment

• 2D Photographs, 3D Photographs

• 3D X-Rays (iCAT or CBCT)

• Review Surgery and Hospital Details  

• Review the Hospitalization and PostOp Care with the nurse

2. Appointment with Anesthesiologist  if needed

3. Appointment with Primary Care Physician - Clearance for General Anesthesia

4. Appointment for Dental Cleaning

3 WEEKS

No medications or herbal supplements that can increase the risk of bleeding during surgery.  Stop 3 weeks before.

2 WEEKS

Appointment with Orthodontist for Surgical Hooks

Make sure that all brackets are secured to the teeth