Pre-Operative Surgical Instructions

Home Instructions Before Oral Surgery

To prepare for your oral surgery with IV Sedation, please adhere to the following guidelines:

• Refrain from eating anything for six hours prior to your appointment. You may consume water or Gatorade up to two hours before your appointment, but nothing by mouth (including water and chewing gum) within two hours of surgery.

• Bring an updated list of your routine oral medications for review by our oral surgeons.

• If you’re experiencing any illness such as a cold, sore throat, or gastrointestinal issues, please inform the office.

• Avoid wearing lipstick, heavy makeup, or nail polish on the day of surgery.

• Remove contact lenses, jewelry, and dentures before the surgery.

• Dress comfortably in loose-fitting clothing with sleeves that can be rolled up past the elbow, and wear low-heeled shoes.

• Refrain from driving a vehicle or operating machinery for 24 hours following anesthesia.

• Ensure that a responsible adult accompanies you to the office, remains present during the procedure, and is available to drive you home afterward.

• Avoid smoking for at least 12 hours before the surgery. It’s preferable to reduce or halt smoking as early as possible before the day of surgery.