Before Intravenous Anesthesia Sedation
Please read for information regarding your after-care for sedation:
- You may not have anything to eat or drink (including water) for six to eight hours prior to the appointment.
- A responsible adult must accompany the patient to the office, remain in the office during the procedure, and drive the patient home.
- The patient should not drive a vehicle or operate any machinery for 24 hours following anesthesia.
- Please wear loose fitting clothing with sleeves which can be rolled up past the elbow, and low-heeled shoes.
- Contact lenses, jewelry, and dentures must be removed at the time of surgery.
- Do not wear lipstick, excessive makeup, or nail polish on the day of surgery.
- If you have an illness such as a cold, sore throat, stomach or upset bowels, please notify the office.
- If you take routine blood thinners other than aspirin, please check with the office prior to your surgical date for instructions.
More surgical instructions:
- Dental Implant Surgery
- Wisdom Tooth Removal
- Exposure of an Impacted Tooth
- Extractions
- Multiple Extractions
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