Before Intravenous Anesthesia Sedation

Please follow these instructions to prepare for oral surgery with IV Sedation.

• You may not have anything to eat or drink (including water) for eight hours prior to the appointment.
• No smoking for at least 12 hours before surgery. Ideally, cut down or stop smoking as soon as possible prior to the day of surgery.
• Do not drink alcoholic beverages, or use any recreational drugs including marijuana 72 hours prior to surgery.
• If you use a rescue inhaler, please bring it to your surgery 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, a short sleeve shirt and low-heeled shoes.
• Contact lenses and dentures must be removed at the time of surgery.
• Please leave all valuables at home including jewelry.
• Do not wear lipstick, excessive makeup, or dark colored 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 oral medications, please check with Dr. Kim, Dr. Wahan, Dr. Brady or Dr. Altmann, Dr. Gross prior to your surgical date for instructions.