Pre-Operative Instructions
 General Pre-Operative Instructions for Oral Surgery
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If you are treated under IV sedation, you may not have anything to eat or drink for at least 6 hours prior to your scheduled surgery time. If you have any medications that you must take on a daily basis, you may take these with a small sip of water only.
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If you are treated under IV sedation, a responsible adult driver must accompany you to your appointment; they must remain in the office during your procedure and drive you home after your procedure. Someone must stay with you for at least 24 hours after treatment.
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If you are treated under IV sedation, you must not drive any vehicle or operate any machinery for at least 24 hours following your procedure.
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For your surgical appointment, please wear loose fitting jeans or pants, a short-sleeved shirt, and low heeled flat shoes.
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You must remove contact lenses, jewelry, and piercings, as well as dentures or removable dental appliances, prior to surgery.
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Please do not wear fingernail polish or acrylic nails to your surgery appointment.
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For your comfort, you may bring a small blanket or throw to keep you warm after surgery. |
Please plan ahead for your recovery. We recommend you stock your refrigerator with enough cool smooth foods to last you at least 72 hours. Examples include yogurt, applesauce, pudding, ice-cream, milkshakes or smoothies, Jell-O, Ensure, Boost, or Slim-Fast. Tomato soup & other broths at room temperature are also acceptable.
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