Surgical Instructions Before Anesthesia

Instructions Before Oral Surgery – Anesthesia

1. You may have nothing to eat or drink 8 hours before your scheduled procedure.
2. A responsible adult must accompany the patient to the office, remain in the office during the procedure, and drive the patient home.
3. No smoking or chewing gum at least 12 hours before surgery. Ideally, cut down or stop smoking as soon as possible prior to the day of surgery.
4. Do not wear earrings or jewelry, lipstick, or excessive makeup on the day of surgery.
5. Please wear a short sleeve shirt (if possible), loose fitting clothing, and low-heeled shoes.
6. Please remove contact lenses before your appointment.
7. The patient should not drive a vehicle or operate any machinery for 24 hours following general anesthesia.
8. Please notify the office if you have an illness such as a cold, sore throat, stomach or bowel upset prior to surgery.
9. A limited number of surgical procedures with general anesthesia or IV sedation are scheduled each day. Please notify us 24 hours prior to your appointment if you need to reschedule so that we can provide surgery for another patient.

Please Note: Instructions #1 and #2 are safety precautions and if not followed, your surgery may be cancelled.