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Learn About Pre-Operative Care

Operatory Suite | Point McKay Dental | General & Family Dentist | NW Calgary

Congratulations! You are about to take the first step towards improving the appearance and function of your teeth. Learn more about our Pre-Operative Care.

At Point McKay Dental, we will make every attempt to make your experience with us as comfortable and pleasant as possible. Outlined below is all the information you may need. We will go over the following instructions with you to help clarify any concerns that you may have or give us a call at (403) 283-7829.

Your Pre-Operative appointment has been reserved for you. No other patient will be seen during this appointment. If for any reason you are unable to keep the appointment, please advise us immediately. As a courtesy to our other patients, we need at least 48 hours’ notice.

Operatory Suite | Point McKay Dental | General & Family Dentist | NW Calgary
Operatory Suite | Point McKay Dental | General & Family Dentist | NW Calgary
Operatory Suite | Point McKay Dental | General & Family Dentist | NW Calgary

Medicines: We may prescribe some medicines, which may include an antibiotic to prevent infection, an anti-inflammatory to control swelling, an analgesic to control pain and a prescription mouthwash to promote healing. Please ensure that you have your prescription filled. If you do not have your prescription, please contact our office at (403) 283-7829 so we can phone in your prescription. Start all prescribed medication as indicated. Continue taking all medications until they are used up. Analgesics, given for pain control, may be stopped when you feel comfortable.

Implant(s) Placement Procedure: The procedure usually takes approximately one to two hours to complete, depending on the number of implants and the complexity of the surgery. It is performed under local anesthetic in our office. Generally, the placement of an implant is equivalent to having a tooth extracted. Once the freezing is in place, you should feel no pain.

Healing: A healthy diet includes a sufficient amount of necessary items for proper healing. During the healing period, we recommend that you supplement your diet with fresh fruit and vegetables and multivitamins.

Multiple Operatory Suites | Point McKay Dental | General & Family Dentist | NW Calgary

Anxiety: Anxiety is completely normal before any type of surgery. With analgesic or oral sedation (Ativan) beforehand, this anxiety will be reduced. If you feel you would like something stronger, please advise us.

Escort: You should be able to leave the office unescorted. However, if you are taking analgesics, are having sedation, or are elderly, we insist that you have an escort to take you home afterward.

Work: As with any surgery, there are stress factors. As a result, we recommend that you do not return to work the day of surgery. Depending on the number of implants placed and how your body deals with surgery, you should be able to return to work the next day.

Driving: Other than the stronger analgesics, neither the medicines nor the procedure should prevent you from driving an automobile afterward. However, we recommend that you have someone available to drive you home. If you have had sedation, we insist that you do not drive and that a responsible person takes you home.

Multiple Operatory Suites | Point McKay Dental | General & Family Dentist | NW Calgary
Digital Imaging | Point McKay Dental | General & Family Dentist | NW Calgary
Digital Imaging | Point McKay Dental | General & Family Dentist | NW Calgary

Dentures: In most cases, you will be able to wear your dentures immediately after surgery. However, we recommend that you do not do so unless absolutely necessary until your follow-up appointment when the sutures are removed and the area is inspected. Each individual responds differently, and this judgment will be made on a case-by-case basis.

Follow-up: You will be contacted the day following your surgery to assure that you are comfortable, and to address any questions or concerns you may have. A follow-up appointment is to be scheduled one week after surgery to evaluate the healing of the tissues. The implant must be allowed to heal undisturbed until the doctor deems it is possible to “load” them with the superstructure.

If you have any questions about your upcoming dental appointment, please do not hesitate to contact us!

Our practice always welcomes new patients — no referral is required!

We look forward to hearing from you soon!

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Operatory Suite | Point McKay Dental | General & Family Dentist | NW Calgary

Providing general and family dental services to the NW Calgary neighborhoods of Capitol Hill, Banff Trail, University of Calgary, Briar Hill, Hounsfield Heights, West Hillhurst, Collingwood, Charleswood, Triwood, Rosedale, Mount Pleasant, Cambrian Heights, Confederation Park
& Surrounding Areas.