DENTAL TOPICS by Dr. Charles M. & Dr. Chas M. Carpenter PREPARING FOR DENTAL IMPLANTS Receiving dental implants- or having your teeth removed in preparation for implants is a surgical procedure not to be taken lightly. You will want to treat the implant process like any other surgery by preparing in advance for your recovery, Clear your schedule and plan to spend the first three days resting at home. Don't make any strenuous plans during the first week after surgery. You will need to eat soft foods for a few days afterward, so prepare soups, smoothies, and casseroles in advance and store them in the fridge or freezer. If you will be under general anesthesia, you will need to fast for twelve hours before the surgery and secure a ride to and from the procedure. We will be glad to discuss implants and other available options of keeping your smile a beautiful, happy one. At CARPENTER DENTAL, we believe in an informed patient, and we promise to provide you with information regarding all aspects of your dental care. You can always count on our experienced, honest recommendation for the treatment best suited to your dental needs. Our goals are the same as yours at 1086 Wyoming Ave., Forty Fort-a healthy mouth and a brilliant smile. Call 507- 331-0909 for an appointment. P.S. If you will be taking prescription painkillers after your dental implant surgery, make sure you fill the prescription before your procedure takes place. Dr. Charles M. & Dr. Chas M. Carpenter Carpenter Dental 1086 Wyoming Avenue Forty Fort, PA (570) 331-0909 Elaine Carpenter RDH www.carpenterdental.com DENTAL TOPICS by Dr. Charles M. & Dr. Chas M. Carpenter PREPARING FOR DENTAL IMPLANTS Receiving dental implants or having your teeth removed in preparation for implants is a surgical procedure not to be taken lightly . You will want to treat the implant process like any other surgery by preparing in advance for your recovery , Clear your schedule and plan to spend the first three days resting at home . Don't make any strenuous plans during the first week after surgery . You will need to eat soft foods for a few days afterward , so prepare soups , smoothies , and casseroles in advance and store them in the fridge or freezer . If you will be under general anesthesia , you will need to fast for twelve hours before the surgery and secure a ride to and from the procedure . We will be glad to discuss implants and other available options of keeping your smile a beautiful , happy one . At CARPENTER DENTAL , we believe in an informed patient , and we promise to provide you with information regarding all aspects of your dental care . You can always count on our experienced , honest recommendation for the treatment best suited to your dental needs . Our goals are the same as yours at 1086 Wyoming Ave. , Forty Fort - a healthy mouth and a brilliant smile . Call 507 331-0909 for an appointment . P.S. If you will be taking prescription painkillers after your dental implant surgery , make sure you fill the prescription before your procedure takes place . Dr. Charles M. & Dr. Chas M. Carpenter Carpenter Dental 1086 Wyoming Avenue Forty Fort , PA ( 570 ) 331-0909 Elaine Carpenter RDH www.carpenterdental.com