Before Intravenous Anesthesia Sedation

What To Know Before Your Dental Anesthesia Appointment

• Do not have anything to eat or drink (including water) for six (6) hours prior to the appointment.
• A responsible adult must accompany the patient to the office and drive the patient home.
• Do not consume alcoholic beverages for 24 hours prior to surgery.
• Please wear a loose fitting, dark short sleeved shirt for the procedure and low-heeled shoes.
• Do not wear contact lenses.
• Remove all jewelry, necklaces, bracelets and piercings prior to your arrival.
• Please bring any removable dentures to the surgery appointment.
• Do not wear your hair in a bun or in an elastic tie on the back of your head.
• 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, or upset stomach, please notify the office.
• If you take routine oral medications, please check with us prior to your surgical date for instructions.
• If you have been instructed to take any medications prior to the procedure, please take them with a sip of WATER only.
• Avoid driving a vehicle or operating any machinery for 24 hours following the anesthesia experience.
• If you have any questions or concerns, please contact our office prior to your appointment.

Procedures We Can Use Anesthesia During

• Dental Implants
• Bone Grafting
• Wisdom Tooth Extraction
• Removal of Impacted Teeth
• Jaw Surgery