PRE-OP/POST-OP INSTRUCTIONS FOR SEDATION

ADULTS

1) You must not eat or drink non- clear liquids for at least 6 hours prior to the appointment time and you must not drink any clear liquids for 2 hours prior to the appointment time.

2) Your driver should remain in the office during the appointment.

3) Although you may feel alert after the sedation dentistry appointment, you cannot drive or operate machinery for the rest of the day. Go home and take it easy.

CHILDREN

1) The child must not drink non-clear liquids (milk) or eat for 6 hours prior to the appointment. The child cannot have clear liquids (water) for 2 hours prior to appointment. The sedation works best on an empty stomach and there is less chance for any problems with nausea. Bring a small amount of their favorite juice to the appointment.

2) You should let the child take a long nap after the dental appointment. The child will seem to be alert and normal following their nap, however you should watch the child carefully around stairs, etc. for the rest of the day.

These instructions will be given to you in a more detailed written form at the consultation appointment.