Before Intravenous Anesthesia Sedation

Home Instructions Before Oral Surgery

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 (8) hours prior to the appointment
  • No smoking for at least twelve (12) hours prior to your surgery. Ideally, cut down or stop smoking as soon as possible prior to the day of surgery
  • A responsible adult must escort you to the office, remain in the office during the procedure, and drive you home following surgery
  • Please arrive 15 minutes prior to your appointment time
  • Sedation appointments canceled or rescheduled within two (2) business days of the scheduled date will be subject to the $250 cancellation/rescheduling fee
  • You should not drive or operate machinery for 24 hours following anesthesia
  • You may be given a prescription for an antibiotic to start taking one (1) day prior to your surgery. Starting the day before your surgery, please take the first dose in the morning & and continue to take it until it is gone, which can be up to three times per day. PLEASE NOTE, IF YOU ARE TAKING ORAL CONTRACEPTIVES, IT IS ADVISED TO USE A BACK-UP FORM OF BIRTH CONTROL UNTIL YOU HAVE FINISHED THE ANTIBIOTICS
  • Please wear loose fitting, warm clothing with short sleeves and low-heeled shoes. Long sleeved clothing may need to be removed so please wear a short-sleeved shirt beneath any long sleeves
  • Nail polish, acrylic/gel nails cannot be worn during surgery and must be removed before coming into the office for surgery. For your safety, we will not complete surgery with nail polish or acrylic/gel nails on at the time of surgery and the cancellation/rescheduling fee will apply
  • Contact lenses, jewelry, and dentures must be removed before or at the time of surgery
  • Please do not wear lotion on your upper body (specifically your torso and arms)
  • Phones & personal belongings will be left with the person accompanying you for your surgery so please bring only necessary items to your appointment. During surgery, your escort will be asked to wait in the lobby
  • If you have an illness, such as cold, sore throat, cough, upset stomach or bowels, please notify the office at the onset of symptoms, as this could affect your surgery & it may need to be rescheduled for your safety
  • If you take routine oral medications, please check with Dr Yong prior to your surgery date for instructions
  • If you have a future appointment with your dentist, please speak with us regarding the appointment