When preparing for any surgical procedure, we kindly request that you wear comfortable and loose-fitting clothing. If you will be receiving intravenous medication, it is advisable to wear short sleeves or shirts with sleeves that can be easily rolled up above the elbow. Additionally, female patients are advised to remove nail polish from at least one finger and minimize the use of makeup.
RECOMMENDATIONS
Local Anesthesia
Oral Premedications
Nitrous Oxide (Laughing Gas)
Neurolept/ Intravenous Sedation
General Anesthesia
Local Anesthesia
- Please consume a light meal a few hours before your procedure.
- For more extensive procedures, arranging for a designated driver to take you home is recommended.
- After the surgery, allocating a few hours for rest is advisable.
Oral Premedications
- Please follow the instructed timing for taking your medication prior to surgery.
- Unless you will be receiving intravenous or general anesthesia, it is recommended to have a light meal a few hours before the surgery.
- It is important to note that driving is not safe after taking sedative drugs, so please arrange for someone to drive you to and from the office.
- After the procedure, plan to rest for the remainder of the day and refrain from operating power tools, machinery, or engaging in similar activities for 24 hours.
Nitrous Oxide (Laughing Gas)
- For more extensive procedures, arranging for a designated driver to take you home is recommended.
- After the surgery, allocating a few hours for rest is advisable.
Neurolept/ Intravenous Sedation
- Starting from midnight the night before your procedure, please refrain from consuming any food or beverages.
- If you need to take regular medication, only use a small amount of water to aid in swallowing the pill.
- It is essential to arrange for a companion who can accompany you and provide transportation back home.
- After the surgery, plan to rest for the remainder of the day. Avoid operating power tools, machinery, or similar equipment for a 24-hour period following the procedure.
General Anesthesia
- Starting from midnight the night before your procedure, please refrain from consuming any food or beverages.
- If you need to take regular medication, only use a small amount of water to aid in swallowing the pill.
- It is essential to arrange for a companion who can accompany you and provide transportation back home.
- After the surgery, plan to rest for the remainder of the day. Avoid operating power tools, machinery, or similar equipment for a 24-hour period following the procedure.