Teeth Cleaning the Day Before Rhinoplasty..safe?

Question

I am getting a rhinoplasty and septoplasty done in a week and the day before I have an appointment with my dentist for teeth cleaning. Is this going to affect my surgery? Should I cancel my dentist appointment?

Paul S. Nassif, MD · Answer

Having your teeth cleaned one day prior to surgery will not have any impact on your scheduled procedure. As long as you avoid taking any restricted medications which may be associated with more invasive dental work, everything should be fine. Thank you and best of luck.

Julian De Silva, MD · Answer

So long as you will not be taking medication or
be placed under anesthesia, the teeth cleaning you have scheduled on the day
before your rhinoplasty should pose no concern. The two procedures are
uncorrelated, and you should rest assured that the results of your nose job
will not be compromised by the dental work you are planning.

William Portuese, MD · Answer

It is certainly acceptable to undergo teeth cleaning a day or two prior to your rhinoplasty procedure.  It should not affect your surgery.

Peter E. Johnson, MD · Answer

Cleaning your teeth one day before a rhinoplasty should not be an issue, and infection in rhinoplasty is very uncommon.

Barry L. Eppley, MD, DMD · Answer

There is no concern about having your teeth cleaned the day before your rhinoplasty. That would have no negative impact at all on your surgery.

Teeth Cleaning the Day Before Rhinoplasty..safe?

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