Prescriptions

Pain Medicines (Lortab, Vicodin, Tylenol #3, etc.)

Prescription pain medicines are for severe pain following surgery. It is recommended to take these 2-4 hours following your surgery prior to the numbing wearing off, and to continue every 4-6 hours for a total of 24 hours. For severe pain, you can take two Lortab every 4 hours. These medicines may cause mild stomach aches, so take with food. After this, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medicines such as Advil will take care of most discomfort and help with swelling.

If you develop severe throbbing pain 3-4 days after your surgery, notify our office.

Medrol Dose Pack

The short dose of oral steroids greatly diminishes facial swelling. The Medrol Dose Pack is a tapering dose pack which should begin the day before your surgery. Take 6 tablets the day prior to your surgery, and 5 tablets the day of your surgery with sips of water only prior to surgery. The day after your surgery, take 4 tablets, and so on.

If for any reason you are not able to begin the Medrol Dose Pack the day prior to your surgery, you may begin it the morning of your surgery with sips of water.

Peridex

Peridex is a mouth rinse with antibacterial properties. It has been shown to decrease the chance of patients developing a dry socket. Swish with it the evening before your surgery and just before your surgical appointment. Do not use Peridex until 24 hours after surgery. Then rinse twice a day for 4 days after surgery and then discontinue. Prolonged use of Peridex (several weeks) may cause staining of teeth.

Antibiotics

Antibiotics are not routinely prescribed for simple extractions unless there is evidence of preoperative infection, or if patients are at a high risk of developing infections (i.e., Diabetes).

If you are prescribed antibiotics (Penicillin, Keflex, Clindamycin, Erythromycin, Tetracycline, etc.), you should complete the entire course. Erythromycins should be taken on an empty stomach. Tetracyclines should not be taken with milk products. Otherwise, antibiotics may be taken with food. You may be asked to begin the antibiotics one hour prior to surgery.

As with any drug, side effects and allergies may develop. If you develop a skin rash, difficulty breathing or diarrhea, stop taking all medicine and notify your doctor.

Decongestants

If your procedure involves the maxillary sinus, decongestants may be prescribed. Take them until all are gone. Notify Dr. Tye if you have hypertension or prostate problems. Also notify Dr. Tye if you experience increased sinus or nasal stuffiness or nasal discharge.
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Christopher L. Tye, M.D., D.D.S. is licensed in the state of Texas as a physician and dentist. He is board certified in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. His services include wisdom teeth extraction, dental implant placement, orthognathic surgery and facial cosmetic surgery (face lift, rhinoplasty, eye lifts). Aesthetique Skin Rejuvenation and Laser Center treatments offered by licensed aestheticians and Registered Nurses (RN’s), include FotoFacial, Laser Hair Removal, Chemical Peels, Obagi, Microdermabrasion, Acne Treatment and BOTOX®. Serving Northeastern Tarrant County: Fort Worth, Colleyville, Southlake, Richland Hills, Hurst, Grapevine, Euless, Watauga & Bedford, Texas.

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