Re: Disinfecting Mouth before Surgery??

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Shirley

I wasn't given an special mouthwash to disinfect my mouth with pre-op

but i have been using periodex since I've had the surgery. I have to

rinse my mouth and expectorate (love that word!) twice a day in

addition to brushing my teeth 5 times a day. I'm sure your surgeon

will tell you if he/she requires you to use a special disinfectant pre-

op.

Only 5 more days to go for you, whoohoo!!!

Sara

> This question popped into my mind today - 5 days before my surgery.

> Other surgeries I've had they used iodine or other disinfectant on

> the area of surgery. Do they have use a mouthwash like periodex or

> something like that before surgery? Guess I'll ask the OS on Wed -

> just got me curious since I worked in a hospital for 20 years.

>

> Thanks

>

> Shirley

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Thanks for the reply. Don't you just love the taste of periodex.

When they banded my back molars I ended up with the gum

inflamed/infected as they had to go below the gum line. Taste is

bad, but it did the trick. I'll ask the OS on Wed. Yes, a big wahoo

- only 5 days to go!

Good luck on move to Italy. Will you be able to keep in touch via

Internet from Italy?

Shirley