IV Sedation Instructions

1. To reduce the chances of nausea, do not eat or drink anything (including water) for at least six hours prior to your appointment.

• If your surgery is in the morning, do not eat or drink anything between bedtime and your scheduled appointment.
• If your surgery is in the afternoon, a light breakfast before 7:00 am is encouraged.
• Unless specified by your dentist, all medicines taken on a routine basis should be continued without interruption. Please swallow with a minimum of water.

2. A responsible adult, over 18 years of age, should accompany you to the office and remain with you throughout the entire procedure. Following the sedation, a responsible adult should remain with you for the next 24 hours.

3. Minors (persons under the age of 18 years) must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.

4. If receiving intravenous sedation, you should wear clothing which is not restricting to the neck or arms. You should wear loose-fitting tops on which the sleeves can be rolled up to the shoulder.

5. Contact lenses must be removed prior to sedation.

6. Following the sedation, you should refrain from driving an automobile or engaging in any activity that requires alertness for the next 24 hours.