Instructions For Sedation Dentistry

Please read these instructions carefully, and ask the office if you have any questions.

PRIOR TO SURGERY:

• If you take routine oral medications, please check with the doctor prior to your surgical date for instructions.
• Provide our office with a list of doctors you see and medications you take.
• Inform us if you have had an adverse effect under sedation in the past or use/abuse narcotics of any kind.
• Do not eat or drink (including water) for at least eight hours prior to the appointment.
• Do not smoke for at least 12 hours before surgery. Ideally, cut down or stop smoking as soon as possible prior to the day of surgery.
• If you acquire an illness such as a cold, sore throat, stomach or upset bowels prior to the surgery, please notify the office.

THE DAY OF SURGERY:

• Do not eat or drink (including water) for at least eight hours prior to the appointment.
• Do not smoke for at least 12 hours before surgery. Ideally, cut down or stop smoking as soon as possible prior to the day of surgery.
• Wear loose fitting clothing with sleeves which can be rolled up past the elbow, and low-heeled shoes.
• Remove contact lenses, jewelry, and dentures at the time of surgery.
• Do not wear lipstick, excessive makeup, or nail polish on the day of surgery.
• A responsible adult must accompany the patient to the office, and remain in the office during the procedure. The adult must drive the patient home.

FOLLOWING SURGERY:

• The patient should not drive a vehicle or operate any machinery for 24 hours following anesthesia.