Pre-Operative Instructions

• Do not have anything to eat or drink (including water) for 8 hours prior to the appointment.
• No smoking before surgery. Cut down or stop smoking as soon as possible before your surgery date.
• 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 the anesthesia experience.
• Please wear loose-fitting clothing with short sleeves and low-heeled shoes.
• Contact lenses, jewelry, and dentures must be removed at the time of surgery.
• Do not wear excessive makeup to your surgery appointment.
• If you have an illness such as a cold, sore throat, or stomach or bowel upset, please notify the office.
• If you take routine oral medications, please check with our staff prior to your surgical date for instructions.
• If you have any further questions about Pre-Operative Instructions, please contact our office.