If you require dental care of any kind prior to your surgery or immediately after be sure to discuss it with your surgeon. Some dental procedures can increase the risk of complications during and after the surgery and should not be performed without talking to your surgeon.
Preparing Before Your Surgery
By Jennifer Heisler, RN, About.com Guide
Updated: January 04, 2009
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