Before Surgery
 Before Oral Surgery
Pre-Operative Instructions for Sedation Patients
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Patients under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
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Please do not eat or drink anything eight (8) hours prior to surgery, including water. |
Exceptions
Specific instructions for children should be obtained from a surgical assistant.
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If you take medications in the morning on a regular basis, please take these medications with a small sip of water unless you have been instructed otherwise.
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You will need a responsible adult to accompany you to the appointment, drive you home after the procedure and care for you at home.
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We recommend stocking up on cold, soft items for the day of surgery such as pudding, ice cream, yogurt, applesauce and Jell-O. You may also want to stock up on warm, soft items for the day after surgery such as soups, pastas, potatoes, and oatmeal.
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Remove any fingernail polish.
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Do not wear contact lenses to your appointment, unless they are extended wear.
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Wear two-piece comfortable clothing to your appointment. Please do not wear dresses, overalls or one-piece outfits. |
For Patients Requiring Driving Escorts
Your surgical procedure will not be performed if your escort/driver is not present at the time of check-in. It is our office policy to require the escort of the patient to remain on the premises during the patient’s entire stay in our office. |
