Before Local Anesthesia

There are no restrictions with eating or drinking prior to your appointment.
You may drive yourself to the office. IMPORTANT: All patients under the age of 18 years of age must be accompanied by a legal parent or legal guardian, who must remain in office during the procedure.
Please wear loose fitting clothing.
Do not wear lipstick or excessive makeup on the day of surgery.
No smoking for at least 12 hours before surgery. This includes tobacco, marijuana and vaping.
You may bring a device/ear buds to listen to music during the surgery. Many patients find this helpful.

*If you take routine oral medications, please take them as prescribed unless otherwise directed.

*If you have an illness such as a fever, cold, sore throat, or stomach upset please notify the office as soon as possible.

Before Nitrous Oxide Anesthesia

You may not have anything to eat or drink (including water) for eight (8) hours prior to the appointment.
A responsible adult must accompany the patient into the office, remain in the office during the procedure, drive the patient home, and be with them the rest of the day. IMPORTANT: All patients under the age of 18 years of age must be accompanied by a legal parent or legal guardian.
Please wear loose fitting clothing with low-heeled shoes.
Do not wear lipstick or excessive makeup on the day of surgery.
Contact lenses, jewelry, and dentures must be removed at the time of surgery.
No smoking at least 12 hours before surgery. This includes tobacco, marijuana and vaping.
You may bring a device/earbuds to listen to music during the surgery. Many patients find this helpful.

*If you take routine oral medications, please take them as prescribed unless otherwise directed.

*If you have an illness such as a fever, cold sore throat, or stomach upset please notify the office as soon as possible.

You may not have anything to eat or drink (including water) for eight (8) hours prior to the appointment.
A responsible adult must accompany the patient into the office, remain in the office during the procedure, drive the patient home, and be with them the rest of the day. IMPORTANT: All patients under the age of 18 years of age must be accompanied by a legal parent or legal guardian.
Please wear loose fitting clothing with short sleeves, and low-heeled shoes.
Do not wear lipstick, excessive makeup, nail polish or acrylic nails on the day of surgery.
Contact lenses, jewelry, and dentures must be removed at the time of surgery.
No smoking at least 12 hours before surgery. This includes tobacco, marijuana or vaping.
The patient should not drive a vehicle or operate any machinery for 24 – 48 hours following the intravenous anesthesia experience.

*If you take routine oral medications, please take them as prescribed unless otherwise directed.

*If you have an illness such as a fever, cold, sore throat, or stomach upset, please notify the office as soon as possible.