Local anesthesia Pre-Operative Instructions

• If you are going to have local anesthesia (Novocain) only: You may eat prior to your appointment and you do not need a driver to accompany you to the office.

Intravenous Sedation Pre-Operative Instructions

*This section assumes you have had your Pre-operative Consultation with Dr.Petrunich*

• If you chose to have intravenous sedation, PLEASE DO NOT EAT OR DRINK ANYTHING, INCLUDING WATER for at least eight hours before your appointment. If you take medications regularly, you may take them with small sips of water.

• Wear comfortable, loose fitting clothing with short sleeves or sleeves that can easily be rolled up above both elbows.

• If you have intravenous sedation, A RESPONSIBLE PERSON MUST ACCOMPANY YOU AND TAKE YOU HOME. They must remain at the office for the full duration of the appointment and we will give them discharge instructions. Please do not bring in guests or additional family members. We are trying to limit the number of people in the waiting room.

• Your mouth and teeth should be well cleansed to help avoid infection.

• Do not ignore a head or chest cold when oral surgery is to be performed. Please call the office, as an appointment change may be necessary.