Before Intravenous Anesthesia
Before Nitrous Oxide/Local Anesthesia
You do not need to worry about not eating or drinking, however, a light meal only is recommended. Please inform us if you have emphysema, a pneumothorax, inner ear infection, or recent brain surgery or head trauma.
Before Intravenous Anesthesia (Sedation and General Anesthesia)
- You may not have anything to eat or drink (including water) for eight (8) hours prior to the appointment.
- A responsible adult must accompany the patient to the office, remain in the office during the procedure, and drive the patient home.
- If the doctor gave a prescription for antiobiotics prior to procedure, please follow the directions written on the bottle.
- It is ideal to cut down or stop smoking as soon as possible prior to the day of surgery.
- The patient should not drive a vehicle or operate any machinery for 12 hours following the anesthesia experience. This may be longer if the patient is taking narcotic pain medications.
- Please wear loose fitting clothing with sleeves which can be rolled up past the elbow, preferably a short sleeved shirt or tank top.
- Teeth should be brushed prior to surgery.
- Try to avoid lipstick, excessive makeup, or nail polish on the day of surgery.
- If you have an illness such as a cold, sore throat, stomach or bowel upset, please notify the office.
If you take routine oral medications, please check with Dr. Ditty prior to your surgical date for instructions.