Diet
- Nothing to eat 6 hours prior to surgery.
- Clear liquids including water or apple juice are permitted up to 4 hours prior to surgery.
- Small amounts of water are permitted up to 2 hours prior to surgery.
- Take regular medications prior to surgery with small amounts of water.
Clothing
- Wear a short-sleeved blouse or shirt day of surgery.
Escort
- A responsible adult must accompany the patient and remain at the dental office during the surgery time.
- Children under the age 18 must have a parent or guardian legally authorized to sign consent.
Other
- No driving or operating heavy machinery for 24 hours after surgery.
- Please do not wear earrings, jewelry or contact lenses on the day of surgery.
- Diabetics, small children, pregnant or nursing mothers and patients with any significant medical illness should contact the office prior surgery for special instructions.
- If you develop cold or flu symptoms prior to surgery, please contact the office.
- For any questions or concerns, please contact our office directly at 303-417-1644.
IV Sedation Post Op Instructions
It is imperative that you DO NOT drive a car or operate machinery while taking medications or recovering from the general anesthesia or IV sedation. Your judgment will be impaired.
You must be under direct supervision for the first 6 hours after you receive general anesthesia or IV sedation.
It is normal to feel tired, forgetful, and groggy. The following instructions are designed to help you during your recovery period.
Nausea
The medications used during and after surgery may cause nausea. If nauseated, avoid milk and other dairy products and try to drink clear liquids in small quantities, until symptoms resolve.
Pain medications should not be taken on an empty stomach.
Fever
A low-grade fever is not uncommon after surgery. It is usually a sign of insufficient liquid intake.
Please remember to drink sufficient amounts of clear liquids to keep your body hydrated.
Bruising
This may occur on the arm or hand, near the site of your IV. It is very common to have minor bruises.
If the arm is inflamed or tender for the first day, apply an ice pack for 30 minutes on and then off for 30 minutes.
If inflammation or tenderness does not resolve on the second day, please contact our office for evaluation.
If you have any questions or concerns after office hours, feel free to contact the doctor through our emergency line.
If you feel that your symptoms warrant a physician, and you are unable to reach the doctor, please go to the closest hospital emergency room immediately.
