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Can I chew gum, eat mints, hard candy, or brush my teeth on the day of surgery?

April 26, 2017Brush candy chew EAT Gum hard mints surgery teeth

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Can I chew gum, eat mints, hard candy, or brush my teeth on the day of surgery?

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Please do not eat candy or chew gum on the day of surgery. This increases the amount of stomach fluid and defeats the purpose of not eating prior to surgery. You can brush your teeth as long as you do not swallow the water and toothpaste.