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 hours prior to the appointment.
• No smoking/vaping for at least 36 hours prior to surgery. Ideally, cut down or stop smoking as soon as possible prior to the day of surgery. Please also discontinue smoking/vaping for 72 hours after 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 and a short sleeve shirt.
• Contact lenses, jewelry, and dentures must be removed at the time of surgery.
• Do not wear lipstick, excessive makeup, and nail polish, acrylic, dip, and gelx must be removed from both index fingers on the day of surgery.
• If you have an illness such as a cold, sore throat, stomach or upset bowels, please notify the office.
• If you take routine oral medications, please check with Dr. Blazic prior to your surgical date for instructions.