Before Intravenous Sedation Anesthesia

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• You may not have anything to eat or drink (including gum, candy, mints, and water) past midnight the night 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.
• 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 with short sleeves, and low-heeled shoes.
• Contact lenses should not be worn on the day of surgery.
• Jewelry and dentures must be removed at the time of surgery.
• Do not wear lipstick or excessive makeup on the day of surgery.
• Do not wear nail polish on the day of surgery.
• If you take routine oral medications, please check with our office  prior to your surgical date for instructions.