Oral / IV Sedation Dentistry
Pre-Sedation Instructions
Please read these instructions carefully before undergoing oral/IV sedation surgery for cosmetic or general dental purposes. Our dentists insist that patients adhere to these rules for their safety.
1. Arrangements must be made for a responsible adult to drive the patient home after oral/IV sedation dentistry. The dentists will not allow the patient to leave the office if unescorted after sedation.
2. The patient should have nothing to eat or drink for 8 hours prior to the sedation procedure.
3. Wear loose-fitting garments and a shirt/blouse with short sleeves.
4. The patient should arrive at the office 15 minutes before the scheduled general/cosmetic appointment.
5. Should the patient develop a cold, flu, sore throat, or any other illness, the appointment should be rescheduled to a time when the patient is more physically fit.
6. If there are medications to be taken as part of the IV sedation dentistry treatment, they will be prescribed and the name of the drug, dosage, and instructions will be given to the patient.
7. The patient should continue to take his or her usual medication(s) as prescribed for other conditions only after consultation with Dr. Bonnick. Some medications may need to be cut back, or taken with minimal water if there is a morning or pre-sedation dose.
8. Do not wear contact lenses to your sedation appointment.
9. If you wear nail polish remove it from the middle finger of the left hand so we can properly monitor your blood oxygen concentration during sedation.
10. The date, time, and place of the sedation appointment are given to the patient. Patient may need a prescription for the night prior to sedation appointment.
For more information about oral or iv sedation dentistry, call us at (336) 841-0000.